Sewing: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Sewing 101- - How to Sew
Learning how to sew can seem like an overwhelming task but it doesn't have to be. Learn how to sew by learning where to start and what's important. Learning how to sew is much easier if you understand sewing terms and definitions, you'll find everything you need to learn how to sew here.
Learning how to sew can seem like an overwhelming task but it doesn't have to be. Learn how to sew by learning where to start and what's important. Learning how to sew is much easier if you understand sewing terms and definitions, you'll find everything you need to learn how to sew here.
Christmas Stocking Project
Christmas stockings coming out of storage always bring a flood of meomories. Make your own Christmas stocking for memories that just may get handed down for generations to come. Find a free patterns and directions here.
Christmas stockings coming out of storage always bring a flood of meomories. Make your own Christmas stocking for memories that just may get handed down for generations to come. Find a free patterns and directions here.
Sew a Simple Tote Bag
Sewing a tote bag is a simple project. No one ever has enough totebags. Make a tote bag as a gift or to keep in your luggage. Find free directions here.
Sewing a tote bag is a simple project. No one ever has enough totebags. Make a tote bag as a gift or to keep in your luggage. Find free directions here.
Sew an Everyday Handbag
You can sew this pocketbook with everyday sewing supplies.You'll find a free pattern and step by step directions to sew your own pocketbook here.
You can sew this pocketbook with everyday sewing supplies.You'll find a free pattern and step by step directions to sew your own pocketbook here.
Beginner Projects
Starting a new craft is always challenging but starting with a project designed for a beginner, allows you to learn to sew as you sew.
Starting a new craft is always challenging but starting with a project designed for a beginner, allows you to learn to sew as you sew.
Serger or Overlocking Machines
Understanding what a serger or overlock machine does will help you make an educated decision before purchasing or deciding if you need a serger. Follow these pages for an educational tutorial of what a serger or overlock machine can offer you for your home sewing advancements.
Understanding what a serger or overlock machine does will help you make an educated decision before purchasing or deciding if you need a serger. Follow these pages for an educational tutorial of what a serger or overlock machine can offer you for your home sewing advancements.
Sew a Grocery Bag
Sure you can buy reusable grocery bags but will they hold up to repeated use? The whole idea of a re-usable grocery bag is to prevent filling our landfills. Make your own bags and know they will last for years.
Sure you can buy reusable grocery bags but will they hold up to repeated use? The whole idea of a re-usable grocery bag is to prevent filling our landfills. Make your own bags and know they will last for years.
Free Useful Handbag Pattern
A free sewing pattern and directions to sew a stylish, useful handbag in a fabric of your choice to make it your own, can be found here.
A free sewing pattern and directions to sew a stylish, useful handbag in a fabric of your choice to make it your own, can be found here.
Elf Costume Shoes
This free pattern for elf costume shoes are fun for school plays,Halloween or just dress up fun. Find the free pattern and directions here.
This free pattern for elf costume shoes are fun for school plays,Halloween or just dress up fun. Find the free pattern and directions here.
Sew a Clutch Purse
Here you'll find a free pattern and directions to sew a clutch purse that isn't overly large but is large enough to actually carry the things you need.
Here you'll find a free pattern and directions to sew a clutch purse that isn't overly large but is large enough to actually carry the things you need.
Sew a Basic Curtain Panel
A straight simple curtain panel is an easy project if you take things one step at a time. Learn how to sew a basic straight curtain panel here.
A straight simple curtain panel is an easy project if you take things one step at a time. Learn how to sew a basic straight curtain panel here.
Hand Sewing
Hand sewing can be a relaxing thing to do when you are watching television or waiting for an appointment. Learn how to correctly form stitches and what they are here.
Hand sewing can be a relaxing thing to do when you are watching television or waiting for an appointment. Learn how to correctly form stitches and what they are here.
Sew A Hooded Scarf Sewing Project
Here's a simple project to turn a strip of fabric in to a usable item
Here's a simple project to turn a strip of fabric in to a usable item
Free Versatile Bag Pattern
Sew yourself a versatile fancy tote bag or spiffy pocketbook using the free pattern and directions for this bag that has a flat top with a gathered roomy pouch.
Sew yourself a versatile fancy tote bag or spiffy pocketbook using the free pattern and directions for this bag that has a flat top with a gathered roomy pouch.
Sewing Machine Manuals
A sewing machine manual is THE most important sewing machine tool you can own! Find sources for all sewing machines here.
A sewing machine manual is THE most important sewing machine tool you can own! Find sources for all sewing machines here.
Retro Apron
Here's a free sewing pattern and directions to sew yourself a retro apron that will be pretty to wear and keep your clothes clean. This apron features a full bib and ruffles on the shoulder straps.
Here's a free sewing pattern and directions to sew yourself a retro apron that will be pretty to wear and keep your clothes clean. This apron features a full bib and ruffles on the shoulder straps.
Elf Shoe Pattern Index
An index to all the pattern pieces to make your own elf shoe.
An index to all the pattern pieces to make your own elf shoe.
Sew a Pillow Case
Learn how to sew your own pillowcases with a variety of free directions. Find an assortment of pillow case directions here.
Learn how to sew your own pillowcases with a variety of free directions. Find an assortment of pillow case directions here.
Envelope Back Pillow Covers
You'll find full free directions to sew a simple slip cover for your throw pillows here. Save the expense of new pillows or stuffing by covering your old pillows.
You'll find full free directions to sew a simple slip cover for your throw pillows here. Save the expense of new pillows or stuffing by covering your old pillows.
Sewing Slippers
Sewing slippers makes slippers that are comfy and fit at an economical price because you can use scraps. Find free slipper sewing patterns and resources for commercial slipper patterns here.
Sewing slippers makes slippers that are comfy and fit at an economical price because you can use scraps. Find free slipper sewing patterns and resources for commercial slipper patterns here.
How To Sew Expensive Looking Professional Lined Drapes In A Day
Jennifer Thoden shares her directions for making simple lined drapes with illustrations here.
Jennifer Thoden shares her directions for making simple lined drapes with illustrations here.
Creating Halloween Costumes
Halloween is ruled by creativity. Visit over 134 pages to gather inspration, time saving tips and directions!
Halloween is ruled by creativity. Visit over 134 pages to gather inspration, time saving tips and directions!
Fabric Baby Grab Ball
You'll find free directions and a pattern to sew a fabric baby grab ball. This ball is created with sections that are designed for a baby hand.
You'll find free directions and a pattern to sew a fabric baby grab ball. This ball is created with sections that are designed for a baby hand.
Tie a Perfect Bow
Tie the perfect bow to decorate clothing, a package or any bow need. Find free directions here.
Tie the perfect bow to decorate clothing, a package or any bow need. Find free directions here.
Simple to Sew Potholder
You'll Find free directions to sew a simple useful and durable potholder. This is a great beginner project that teaches measuring and straight seams.
You'll Find free directions to sew a simple useful and durable potholder. This is a great beginner project that teaches measuring and straight seams.
Sew a Cell Phone Case
Sewing your own cell phone case, or making one as a gift allows you to have any print or color you want. Find a free cell phone case pattern and directions for a basic flip style cell phone here.
Sewing your own cell phone case, or making one as a gift allows you to have any print or color you want. Find a free cell phone case pattern and directions for a basic flip style cell phone here.
Fabric Checkbook Cover
You'll find a free pattern and full directions to sew a fabric checkbook cover here. A fabric checkbook cover stops those cracked plastic from snagging your skin and allows you the creative outlet to show your personality.
You'll find a free pattern and full directions to sew a fabric checkbook cover here. A fabric checkbook cover stops those cracked plastic from snagging your skin and allows you the creative outlet to show your personality.
Tote Bag with Zipper
I resisted paying $45 for a similar bag and designed my own. This bag has a zipper set down in the top of the bag, securely holding the bag contents and is large enough to pack a weekend get away. You'll find free directions here.
I resisted paying $45 for a similar bag and designed my own. This bag has a zipper set down in the top of the bag, securely holding the bag contents and is large enough to pack a weekend get away. You'll find free directions here.
Sew Your Own Cloth Napkins
Complete free directions for sewing your own cloth napkins with mitered corners can be found here.
Complete free directions for sewing your own cloth napkins with mitered corners can be found here.
Sewing a Seam
Seams are a basic sewing technique that are called for in almost everything you sew. Learning everything you can about a seam can assure perfect results. Find that information here.
Seams are a basic sewing technique that are called for in almost everything you sew. Learning everything you can about a seam can assure perfect results. Find that information here.
Totebag Style Pocketbook
This free pattern is for a tote bag style pocketbook that closes with a zipper and is lined. This tote bag can easily be a pocketbook. Find free easy to follow, directions and pattern to sew your own dressed-up tote bag or tote bag style purse here.
This free pattern is for a tote bag style pocketbook that closes with a zipper and is lined. This tote bag can easily be a pocketbook. Find free easy to follow, directions and pattern to sew your own dressed-up tote bag or tote bag style purse here.
Free Apron Patterns
Aprons not only prevent stains when you are cooking, they are a style statement. Use any of these free apron sewing patterns to create an apron you love.
Aprons not only prevent stains when you are cooking, they are a style statement. Use any of these free apron sewing patterns to create an apron you love.
Bib From a Towel
Free directions to convert an ordinary hand towel or finger towel into a baby bib can be found here.
Free directions to convert an ordinary hand towel or finger towel into a baby bib can be found here.
Make Your Own Nurse Cap
Free pattern and directions for making a Halloween costume nurse's cap
Free pattern and directions for making a Halloween costume nurse's cap
Sew a Chef's Hat
A Chef's hat can be part of a costume, part of a uniform or just for fun. You'll find free directions to sew a chef's hat here.
A Chef's hat can be part of a costume, part of a uniform or just for fun. You'll find free directions to sew a chef's hat here.
Free Shrug Patterns
A shrug is the perfect solution to cover bare shoulders and add style to an outfit. Convert a tee shirt or other ready made item to make your perfect shrug. Explore the free patterns to sew a shrug here.
A shrug is the perfect solution to cover bare shoulders and add style to an outfit. Convert a tee shirt or other ready made item to make your perfect shrug. Explore the free patterns to sew a shrug here.
Hemming Pants
Information on how to adjust, take up, or let down the hem in a pair of pants can be found here. With information to obtain professional results.
Information on how to adjust, take up, or let down the hem in a pair of pants can be found here. With information to obtain professional results.
Sew a Fabric Women's Wallet
A women's wallet is a small item that can cost a fortune. Use your fabric scraps to sew wallets that are you and leave you with money to put in the wallet!You'll find a free pattern and directions for a wallet that has a coin section and credit card section here.
A women's wallet is a small item that can cost a fortune. Use your fabric scraps to sew wallets that are you and leave you with money to put in the wallet!You'll find a free pattern and directions for a wallet that has a coin section and credit card section here.
Tissue Box Pattern
Use this free pattern and directions to sew a fabric tissue box cover as a great get well gift.
Use this free pattern and directions to sew a fabric tissue box cover as a great get well gift.
Sew A Baby Receiving Blanket
All babies need blankets! Here are directions to make your own for a special gift, or to save money at the store.
All babies need blankets! Here are directions to make your own for a special gift, or to save money at the store.
Free Pattern & Directions to Sew a Fabric Women's Wallet
You find photos of the finished bags, totes, clutches, pocketbooks and purses made with the free pattern available on this site and the suggested sewing skill level for completing the project.here. Follow the links to make your own purse for every outfit or traveling need.
You find photos of the finished bags, totes, clutches, pocketbooks and purses made with the free pattern available on this site and the suggested sewing skill level for completing the project.here. Follow the links to make your own purse for every outfit or traveling need.
Free Pillow Patterns to Sew
Sewing pillows is an easy project. The free patterns found here can accommodate a very beginner with simple envelope back pillows and work your way up to adding zippers and more elaborate pillow fronts.
Sewing pillows is an easy project. The free patterns found here can accommodate a very beginner with simple envelope back pillows and work your way up to adding zippers and more elaborate pillow fronts.
Ten Easy Sewing Projects
You'll find the ten easiest sewing project found on sewing.about.com with links to more free sewing projects. Learn to sew with these easy projects or just revive your spirits with a quick easy sewing project.
You'll find the ten easiest sewing project found on sewing.about.com with links to more free sewing projects. Learn to sew with these easy projects or just revive your spirits with a quick easy sewing project.
Bum Bag
Recycle by using old jeans to create a unique pocketbook. You'll find free step by step directions here.
Recycle by using old jeans to create a unique pocketbook. You'll find free step by step directions here.
Free Directions to Sew Your Own Pocketbook
Find a great free pattern to sew a pocketbook that is big enough to actually hold the things you need here.
Find a great free pattern to sew a pocketbook that is big enough to actually hold the things you need here.
Potholder- Oven Mitt
An easy to sew, free pattern and directions to sew a pot holder that doubles as an oven mitt with easy to follow step by step directions can be found here.
An easy to sew, free pattern and directions to sew a pot holder that doubles as an oven mitt with easy to follow step by step directions can be found here.
Free Kitchen Sewing Projects
Save money by using free sewing patterns to change your kitchen. No need to spend money to spruce up your kitchen with these free patterns.
Save money by using free sewing patterns to change your kitchen. No need to spend money to spruce up your kitchen with these free patterns.
Costume Mouse and Cat Ears
Free directions and patterns to make cat or mouse costume ears on a headband for a fun play item or costume needs.
Free directions and patterns to make cat or mouse costume ears on a headband for a fun play item or costume needs.
Flanged Pillow Sham
Flanged pillow shams add to your bedroom decor and are simple to sew. Follow free step by step directions here.
Flanged pillow shams add to your bedroom decor and are simple to sew. Follow free step by step directions here.
Christmas Tree Skirt
Simple directions to sew a Christmas tree skirt can be found here.
Simple directions to sew a Christmas tree skirt can be found here.
Free Baby Patterns
Here you'll find an entire list of free patterns to sew for babies or baby gifts. What could be better than free sewing patterns?
Here you'll find an entire list of free patterns to sew for babies or baby gifts. What could be better than free sewing patterns?
Sew a Tooth Fairy Pillow
You'll find a free pattern and directions to sew a tooth fairy pillow that makes a great gift to sew for an older sibling at a baby shower or a second baby that has everything.
You'll find a free pattern and directions to sew a tooth fairy pillow that makes a great gift to sew for an older sibling at a baby shower or a second baby that has everything.
Sewing Projects Index - Sorted by Degree Of Difficulty
If your not sure what level project your skills measure up to , but you want to try sewing a free internet project, check here first
If your not sure what level project your skills measure up to , but you want to try sewing a free internet project, check here first
BBQ Apron
Summer Barbecues, Father's Day, birthday gifts, what ever your reason a barbecue apron is always useful! Free, full directions to sew a bbq apron can be found here.
Summer Barbecues, Father's Day, birthday gifts, what ever your reason a barbecue apron is always useful! Free, full directions to sew a bbq apron can be found here.
Sew Your Own Duvet Covers
On line directions for sewing your own duvet covers for quilts and comforters
On line directions for sewing your own duvet covers for quilts and comforters
Buttonhole Stitch
A blanket stitch can do more than trim a blanket. Yo-yos are a great place to experiment with learning how to sew a blanket stitch.
A blanket stitch can do more than trim a blanket. Yo-yos are a great place to experiment with learning how to sew a blanket stitch.
Cording & Piping
Piping is edge treatment that can add detail to home decorating, pillows and clothing. Find full directions to learn how to create your own so you can make piping the color or pattern that you want it to be here.
Piping is edge treatment that can add detail to home decorating, pillows and clothing. Find full directions to learn how to create your own so you can make piping the color or pattern that you want it to be here.
Choosing Seam Finishes
What a waste to sew something and have it fall apart the first time you wash it. Seam finishes preserve a sewing item and add strength to the seam. Find your seam finish options here.
What a waste to sew something and have it fall apart the first time you wash it. Seam finishes preserve a sewing item and add strength to the seam. Find your seam finish options here.
String Drawstring Backpack
Free pattern for a simple drawstring backpack. This light-weight backpack is perfect for day trip toting and gym clothes. Make a couple to keep in your luggage. They take up very little space and solve the inevitable problem of packing the extras you always come home with.
Free pattern for a simple drawstring backpack. This light-weight backpack is perfect for day trip toting and gym clothes. Make a couple to keep in your luggage. They take up very little space and solve the inevitable problem of packing the extras you always come home with.
Sew Your Own Removable Cushion Covers
Full online directons to make your own cushions and removable covers for your garden, patio, or benches, using fabric scraps
Full online directons to make your own cushions and removable covers for your garden, patio, or benches, using fabric scraps
Sewing Ruffles and Gathers
Gather fabric to create perfect ruffles and even gathering on your sewing projects. You'll find all the information, with tips and tricks to gather fabric here.
Gather fabric to create perfect ruffles and even gathering on your sewing projects. You'll find all the information, with tips and tricks to gather fabric here.
Sew Simple Custom Curtains
Making your own curtains can seem like a scary project. This article presents step by step instructions to sew curtains that are what you want.
Making your own curtains can seem like a scary project. This article presents step by step instructions to sew curtains that are what you want.
Simple Throw Pillow Cover
A simple way to change the look of a room is to change the cover on pillows. You'll find free directions to sew a simple pillow cover here.
A simple way to change the look of a room is to change the cover on pillows. You'll find free directions to sew a simple pillow cover here.
Embroidery Machine Basics
Embroidery sewing machines add the ability to add beautiful additions and embroidery accents to any sewing or fabric. Learn the basics of embroidery sewing machines you will need to know to be an educated consumer. Learn why embroidery sewing machines are special and how embroidery sewing machines can change the things you sew.
Embroidery sewing machines add the ability to add beautiful additions and embroidery accents to any sewing or fabric. Learn the basics of embroidery sewing machines you will need to know to be an educated consumer. Learn why embroidery sewing machines are special and how embroidery sewing machines can change the things you sew.
SBS Hanging Towels
Hanging dish towels are a great way to have towels where you need them, when you need them. Sew them yourself to have the color and type you want! You'll find free patterns and step by step directions here.
Hanging dish towels are a great way to have towels where you need them, when you need them. Sew them yourself to have the color and type you want! You'll find free patterns and step by step directions here.
Singer Treadle Sewing Machine 15-30
Pictures and the sewing machine manual for a 1901 Singer Treadle Sewing machine
Pictures and the sewing machine manual for a 1901 Singer Treadle Sewing machine
Toddler's Fluted Edge Hat
Free Pattern and Directions to Sew a Toddler's Fluted Edge Hat We all know that one of the keys to preventing skin cancer is starting early. Sew sun bonnets to protect your toddler from sun damage. Find a free pattern and directions here. toddler baby hat sun bonnet sun free pattern directions toddler baby child sun bonnet hat protection skin cancer
Free Pattern and Directions to Sew a Toddler's Fluted Edge Hat We all know that one of the keys to preventing skin cancer is starting early. Sew sun bonnets to protect your toddler from sun damage. Find a free pattern and directions here. toddler baby hat sun bonnet sun free pattern directions toddler baby child sun bonnet hat protection skin cancer
Sun Bonnet with a Ruffle
We all know that one of the keys to preventing skin cancer is starting early. Sew sun bonnets to protect your toddler from sun damage. Find a free pattern and directions here.
We all know that one of the keys to preventing skin cancer is starting early. Sew sun bonnets to protect your toddler from sun damage. Find a free pattern and directions here.
Dish Liquid Apron
Everyone is always looking for a quick project to spiff up a kitchen. Here's free directions and a pattern to sew a dish liquid bottle apron that can be made to match any decor!
Everyone is always looking for a quick project to spiff up a kitchen. Here's free directions and a pattern to sew a dish liquid bottle apron that can be made to match any decor!
Sew Fitted Sheets
Find everything you need to know to sew your own bed sheets here. Full directions to make 45" wide fabric into bed sheets or convert flat sheets to fitted sheets.
Find everything you need to know to sew your own bed sheets here. Full directions to make 45" wide fabric into bed sheets or convert flat sheets to fitted sheets.
Infant Hooded Bath Towel
A hooded bath towel is a staple for any infant or toddler. You'll find free directions to sew a hooded baby bath towel here.
A hooded bath towel is a staple for any infant or toddler. You'll find free directions to sew a hooded baby bath towel here.
How to Sew a French Seam
A French seam is a seam which encloses the seam allowance. Find step by step directions to sew a French seam here.
A French seam is a seam which encloses the seam allowance. Find step by step directions to sew a French seam here.
Sew a Pillow With Piping Edges
You'll find free directions, in a variety of sizes, to sew your own pillow with corded edges. Making pillows that have removable covers allows you to change the look of your room by reusing pillows.
You'll find free directions, in a variety of sizes, to sew your own pillow with corded edges. Making pillows that have removable covers allows you to change the look of your room by reusing pillows.
Machine Blind Hem Stitch
Many sewing machines have a built in blind hem stitch capability. Learn tricks to using a sewing machine blind stitch to sew hems here.
Many sewing machines have a built in blind hem stitch capability. Learn tricks to using a sewing machine blind stitch to sew hems here.
How to Sew Flat Felled Seams
A flat felled seam is most commonly seen on jeans. It provides a very strong seam that will not fray. Find directions for how to sew a flat felled seam here.
A flat felled seam is most commonly seen on jeans. It provides a very strong seam that will not fray. Find directions for how to sew a flat felled seam here.
Trick wallet
This trick wallet works magic. Use up fabric scraps to make a trick wallet that will last much longer than the widely available paper version.
This trick wallet works magic. Use up fabric scraps to make a trick wallet that will last much longer than the widely available paper version.
Sewing Lesson Index
This page is an index to ALL of the free sewing lessons that have been offered on About Sewing. Learn to sew in a step by step method, gradually building your skills.
This page is an index to ALL of the free sewing lessons that have been offered on About Sewing. Learn to sew in a step by step method, gradually building your skills.
Sew an Insulated Lunch Sack
Sewing a special or personalized lunch sack is a great way to eliminate more trash in our landfills, use up small pieces of fabric and keep lunch safely insulated until lunchtime. Find a free pattern and free step by step directions to sew an insulated lunch bag here.
Sewing a special or personalized lunch sack is a great way to eliminate more trash in our landfills, use up small pieces of fabric and keep lunch safely insulated until lunchtime. Find a free pattern and free step by step directions to sew an insulated lunch bag here.
Total Fabric to Sew Curtains
Calculating the amount of fabric you need to buy when you want to make curtains is the second step... measuring and deciding what you want is the first. Learn more about calculating the amount of fabric you need to purchase to make your own curtains here.
Calculating the amount of fabric you need to buy when you want to make curtains is the second step... measuring and deciding what you want is the first. Learn more about calculating the amount of fabric you need to purchase to make your own curtains here.
Child's Fabric Shapes Book
Free full directions and appliqué patterns to sew an educational fabric child's shapes book.
Free full directions and appliqué patterns to sew an educational fabric child's shapes book.
Free Directions to Sew a Fancy Tote Bag or Pocketbook
You find photos of the finished bags, totes, clutches, pocketbooks and purses made with the free pattern available on this site and the suggested sewing skill level for completing the project.here. Follow the links to make your own purse for every outfit or traveling need.
You find photos of the finished bags, totes, clutches, pocketbooks and purses made with the free pattern available on this site and the suggested sewing skill level for completing the project.here. Follow the links to make your own purse for every outfit or traveling need.
Sewing Draft Stopper Snakes
On line directions for making your own draft stoppers to keep the winter cold out
On line directions for making your own draft stoppers to keep the winter cold out
Sew Your Own Hair Scrunchies
Follow these free directions to have create a scrunchie to match every outfit. Make a box full from scraps as a great gift! These directions allow mass production and no hand sewing.
Follow these free directions to have create a scrunchie to match every outfit. Make a box full from scraps as a great gift! These directions allow mass production and no hand sewing.
Sew a Walker Caddy
When someone uses a walker they need both hands on the walker... and some way to carry things they need. Customize a walker bag to meet individual needs, sew them for charity and donate them to hospitals and nursing homes, using these free directions and pattern to sew a walker bag.
When someone uses a walker they need both hands on the walker... and some way to carry things they need. Customize a walker bag to meet individual needs, sew them for charity and donate them to hospitals and nursing homes, using these free directions and pattern to sew a walker bag.
Sewing a Poncho
Complete instructions for sewing a poncho with links to phots that will keep you in vogue.
Complete instructions for sewing a poncho with links to phots that will keep you in vogue.
Sew a Basketball Pillow
Free Pattern and Directions to Sew a Basketball Pillow What basketball fanatic wouldn't like a pillow that resembles a basketball? How about decorating a boy's room with a basketball that's safe in the house? Find a free pattern and directions to create your own basketball pillow here. free pattern and direction to sew a basket ball basketball pillow boys room decoration safe toy in house make your own
Free Pattern and Directions to Sew a Basketball Pillow What basketball fanatic wouldn't like a pillow that resembles a basketball? How about decorating a boy's room with a basketball that's safe in the house? Find a free pattern and directions to create your own basketball pillow here. free pattern and direction to sew a basket ball basketball pillow boys room decoration safe toy in house make your own
How to Slip Stitch
A hand sewn slip stitch is a popular hemming stitch to hand sew a hem. Learn how the stitch is sewn here.
A hand sewn slip stitch is a popular hemming stitch to hand sew a hem. Learn how the stitch is sewn here.
Sew a Football Pillow
Sew a football pillow for the football fanatic in your life! Sew a football to decorate a boys bedroom! Use this free pattern and directions to sew a pillow that is safe to be thrown inside the house.
Sew a football pillow for the football fanatic in your life! Sew a football to decorate a boys bedroom! Use this free pattern and directions to sew a pillow that is safe to be thrown inside the house.
Sew a Plastic Bag Caddy
Keep those plastic grocery sacks handy and ready to be reused by storing them within reach. You'll find free directions to sew a fabric caddy that can be hung within reach here.
Keep those plastic grocery sacks handy and ready to be reused by storing them within reach. You'll find free directions to sew a fabric caddy that can be hung within reach here.
Sew a Basic Fabric Yo-Yo
How to sew a fabric yo-yo or a gathered circle of fabric is a common question. You'll find free step by step photo enhanced directions to sew a fabric yo-yo here.
How to sew a fabric yo-yo or a gathered circle of fabric is a common question. You'll find free step by step photo enhanced directions to sew a fabric yo-yo here.
Sewing Projects Index for an Intermediate Skill Level
If your not sure what level project your skills measure up to , but you want to try sewing a free internet project, check here first
If your not sure what level project your skills measure up to , but you want to try sewing a free internet project, check here first
Sew a Clothes Pin Bag
You'll find free directions to make your own pattern and clothes pin bag, that will last for years. Mine lasted 5 years left outside all the time, even through winters.
You'll find free directions to make your own pattern and clothes pin bag, that will last for years. Mine lasted 5 years left outside all the time, even through winters.
How to Tie a Bow
Tie a perfect bow for decorating clothing, packages, barrettes or other needs. Follow my directions here.
Tie a perfect bow for decorating clothing, packages, barrettes or other needs. Follow my directions here.
Childrens PJs
Ideas for pajamas, with directions for ribbing when sewing Children's Pajamas.
Ideas for pajamas, with directions for ribbing when sewing Children's Pajamas.
Bias Tape Q&A
Bias tape may be purchased or you may make it your self to match your garment. Find details about bias tape here.
Bias tape may be purchased or you may make it your self to match your garment. Find details about bias tape here.
Cat Mouse Toy
Full directions and pattern to a catnip mouse for the cat in your life. Consider making extras for an animal rescue organization in your area. Find full directions here and links to find an animal rescue organization near you.
Full directions and pattern to a catnip mouse for the cat in your life. Consider making extras for an animal rescue organization in your area. Find full directions here and links to find an animal rescue organization near you.
Is There a Difference In Sewing Threads? You Be The Judge of Sewing Thread Brands!
You've heard the battles over types of sewing thread. Is there a difference in quality of different sewing thread among the brands? You be the judge! See microscopic sewing thread views.
You've heard the battles over types of sewing thread. Is there a difference in quality of different sewing thread among the brands? You be the judge! See microscopic sewing thread views.
Sew A Thanksgiving and Halloween Pumpkin Pillow Decoration!
A free pattern and directions for making a fabric pumpkin
A free pattern and directions for making a fabric pumpkin
Sew a Duffel Bag
Have a bag ready for any quick get away! Personalize your duffel bag so you can find it in the airport luggage. You'll find free pattern and directions here.
Have a bag ready for any quick get away! Personalize your duffel bag so you can find it in the airport luggage. You'll find free pattern and directions here.
Pattern and Directions to Sew a Man's Wallet
You find photos of the finished bags, totes, clutches, pocketbooks and purses made with the free pattern available on this site and the suggested sewing skill level for completing the project.here. Follow the links to make your own purse for every outfit or traveling need.
You find photos of the finished bags, totes, clutches, pocketbooks and purses made with the free pattern available on this site and the suggested sewing skill level for completing the project.here. Follow the links to make your own purse for every outfit or traveling need.
Applique with Fusible Web
Applique done with fusible web is one of the simplest methods. Learn how to applique with fusible web here.
Applique done with fusible web is one of the simplest methods. Learn how to applique with fusible web here.
Get Prepared To Start Sewing Lessons
Let The Sewing Lessons Begin Note: To learn the most, please follow all the links that are provided.
Let The Sewing Lessons Begin Note: To learn the most, please follow all the links that are provided.
Scented Hot Pad
This simple project is a great way to protect your table and depending on the scent you use, you can make your family think they are having hot apple pie. Find free full directions here.
This simple project is a great way to protect your table and depending on the scent you use, you can make your family think they are having hot apple pie. Find free full directions here.
Free Yo-Yo Clown Pattern
Use your fabric scraps to make yo-yos while you watch tv or wait in the car. Then transform those yo-yos in to a safe fun yo-yo clown project for a great toy! You'll find free directions here.
Use your fabric scraps to make yo-yos while you watch tv or wait in the car. Then transform those yo-yos in to a safe fun yo-yo clown project for a great toy! You'll find free directions here.
Sew a Fabric Shawl
A simple free pattern to keep your shoulders covered on a chilly evening and still wear a seductive dress.
A simple free pattern to keep your shoulders covered on a chilly evening and still wear a seductive dress.
Fabric Canning Jar Covers
Here you'll find directions with a photograph to accompany each step to se a fabric canning jar cover. Directions with visual cues make learning to sew easy.
Here you'll find directions with a photograph to accompany each step to se a fabric canning jar cover. Directions with visual cues make learning to sew easy.
Sew for Children and Infants
You'll find links to an assortment of free sewing projects to create children's clothing here.
You'll find links to an assortment of free sewing projects to create children's clothing here.
Free Directions to Sew Your Own Clutch Purse
Find information about a free pattern to sew a clutch purse that is large enough to actually hold the things you need here.
Find information about a free pattern to sew a clutch purse that is large enough to actually hold the things you need here.
Sew a Ballerina Tutu
Sew a tutu for a simple ballerina costume! You'll find free step by step directions here.
Sew a tutu for a simple ballerina costume! You'll find free step by step directions here.
Sewing Machine Seam Guides
A sewing machine seam guide assures accurate seams. They are avalable in many forms and may even be in your tool box or stationary. Find options for sewing machine seam guides here.
A sewing machine seam guide assures accurate seams. They are avalable in many forms and may even be in your tool box or stationary. Find options for sewing machine seam guides here.
Sewing Tape Measures
A sewing tape measure is one of the must have tools for sewing. There are many forms of tape measures available. Find out what kind will suit your needs best.
A sewing tape measure is one of the must have tools for sewing. There are many forms of tape measures available. Find out what kind will suit your needs best.
Yo-Yo Sewing Projects
You've been bitten by the bug and have bags of yo-yos ready to make something... what being the question. Find all kinds of inspiration and ideas here.
You've been bitten by the bug and have bags of yo-yos ready to make something... what being the question. Find all kinds of inspiration and ideas here.
Eye Glass Case
Use fabric scraps and sew this easy eyeglass case. You'll find a free pattern and directions here.
Use fabric scraps and sew this easy eyeglass case. You'll find a free pattern and directions here.
Sew a Stylish Useful Handbag
You find photos of the finished bags, totes, clutches, pocketbooks and purses made with the free pattern available on this site and the suggested sewing skill level for completing the project.here. Follow the links to make your own purse for every outfit or traveling need.
You find photos of the finished bags, totes, clutches, pocketbooks and purses made with the free pattern available on this site and the suggested sewing skill level for completing the project.here. Follow the links to make your own purse for every outfit or traveling need.
Needle Threader
They come with some sewing needles and can be purchased in almost all sewing notion sections but many people set them aside rather then figure out how to use them. Here you'll find step by step instructions to using a needle threader. You'll never want to thread a needle without one again!
They come with some sewing needles and can be purchased in almost all sewing notion sections but many people set them aside rather then figure out how to use them. Here you'll find step by step instructions to using a needle threader. You'll never want to thread a needle without one again!
Create A Sewing Kit
When you aren't sure what a tool looks like, it can be difficult to shop for. See photos of sewing tools and learn what they are used for, how to care for them, when to use them, the available options and more.
When you aren't sure what a tool looks like, it can be difficult to shop for. See photos of sewing tools and learn what they are used for, how to care for them, when to use them, the available options and more.
Sew a Long Fabric Scarf
You see them everywhere, a loose fabric scarf creating a detached cowl neck look. You'll find free directions to sew your own extra long fabric scarf and save money here.
You see them everywhere, a loose fabric scarf creating a detached cowl neck look. You'll find free directions to sew your own extra long fabric scarf and save money here.
Hanging Hand Towels
Hanging dish towels are a great way to have towels where you need them, when you need them. Sew them yourself to have the color and type you want! You'll find free patterns and directions here.
Hanging dish towels are a great way to have towels where you need them, when you need them. Sew them yourself to have the color and type you want! You'll find free patterns and directions here.
How To Make Fleece Blanket
a simple how to on making a fleece blanket
a simple how to on making a fleece blanket
Cotton & Fleece Blanket
You'll find free directions to sew a cotton and fleece fabric blanket, that can add color and patterns to your home decorating here. Two sizes are provided to sew a baby blanket, doll blanket, pet blanket or couch throw.
You'll find free directions to sew a cotton and fleece fabric blanket, that can add color and patterns to your home decorating here. Two sizes are provided to sew a baby blanket, doll blanket, pet blanket or couch throw.
Free Directions to Sew a Toiletry Pouch With a Zipper Closure
Find the suggested sewing skill requirement to sew a a great travel pouch that closes with a zipper here.
Find the suggested sewing skill requirement to sew a a great travel pouch that closes with a zipper here.
Home Made Paper Dolls
A project to make with your preschoolers to expand their sewing interests and use up small fabric scrapes
A project to make with your preschoolers to expand their sewing interests and use up small fabric scrapes
How to Baste
Baste is a commonly used sewing term and basting can save you time as well as test fitting before you actually sew. Learn how basting is done here.
Baste is a commonly used sewing term and basting can save you time as well as test fitting before you actually sew. Learn how basting is done here.
Sew a Men's Bi-Fold Wallet
Sew a men's wallet with this free pattern as a gift or just to have a wallet made in a fabric that expresses who the owner is.
Sew a men's wallet with this free pattern as a gift or just to have a wallet made in a fabric that expresses who the owner is.
Sew Your Own Durable Grocery Bags
You find photos of the finished bags, totes, clutches, pocketbooks and purses made with the free pattern available on this site and the suggested sewing skill level for completing the project.here. Follow the links to make your own purse for every outfit or traveling need.
You find photos of the finished bags, totes, clutches, pocketbooks and purses made with the free pattern available on this site and the suggested sewing skill level for completing the project.here. Follow the links to make your own purse for every outfit or traveling need.
Sewing Your Own Kitchen Small Appliance Covers
Full directions and a free pattern to sew your own mixer cover.
Full directions and a free pattern to sew your own mixer cover.
Make A Fleece Blanket
Is there any thing more comforting than snuggling up with a cozy blanket to watch television or read a book? Here is a very simple blanket to make with fleece and gain warmth beyond belief, for the blanket's weight.
Is there any thing more comforting than snuggling up with a cozy blanket to watch television or read a book? Here is a very simple blanket to make with fleece and gain warmth beyond belief, for the blanket's weight.
Machine Cover Instructions
All sewing machines are shaped a bit differently. The best cover for a sewing machine is one that you custom make for your sewing machine. Follow these free directions to create a pattern for your sewing machine cover and follow step by step directions to sew a sewing machine cover.
All sewing machines are shaped a bit differently. The best cover for a sewing machine is one that you custom make for your sewing machine. Follow these free directions to create a pattern for your sewing machine cover and follow step by step directions to sew a sewing machine cover.
Cool Neck Scarf
Free directions to sew a fast and easy cool neck scarf can be found here.
Free directions to sew a fast and easy cool neck scarf can be found here.
Felt Christmas Stocking Orname
This cute homemade felt stocking Christmas tree ornament can be personalized with names and the year... making them a great way to also label packages.
This cute homemade felt stocking Christmas tree ornament can be personalized with names and the year... making them a great way to also label packages.
Sewing A Dog Bone Neck Pillow
Use up your Polar Fleece scraps and make something useful
Use up your Polar Fleece scraps and make something useful
Teaching Children to Sew
A multifaceted feature focusing on sewing and economical supplies for children of all ages and skill levels
A multifaceted feature focusing on sewing and economical supplies for children of all ages and skill levels
Fabric Grain
Almost any pattern you read will tell you to follow the lengthwise, crosswise or bias grain of fabric. Learn what these terms mean and understand their importance with the information you'll find here.
Almost any pattern you read will tell you to follow the lengthwise, crosswise or bias grain of fabric. Learn what these terms mean and understand their importance with the information you'll find here.
Zigzag Seam Finish
If your sewing machine can sew zigzag stitches, you can sew a zigzag seam finish. Learn what you need to know here.
If your sewing machine can sew zigzag stitches, you can sew a zigzag seam finish. Learn what you need to know here.
Bodkin
A bodkin is designed to pull an item (such as elastic or drawstring)through a casing but did you know there is a way to achieve the task without spending money on a bodkin? Find out about a bodkin and alternatives here.
A bodkin is designed to pull an item (such as elastic or drawstring)through a casing but did you know there is a way to achieve the task without spending money on a bodkin? Find out about a bodkin and alternatives here.
Pressing Tools for Professional Sewing Results
A photo of pressing equipment and information about them.
A photo of pressing equipment and information about them.
3D Star Christmas Ornament
Sew a simple Christmas tree ornament that has dimension and beads using these free step by step directions. Use this ornament to celebrate a marriage or baby's first Christmas.
Sew a simple Christmas tree ornament that has dimension and beads using these free step by step directions. Use this ornament to celebrate a marriage or baby's first Christmas.
A Versatile Tote Bag Pattern
You find photos of the finished bags, totes, clutches, pocketbooks and purses made with the free pattern available on this site and the suggested sewing skill level for completing the project.here. Follow the links to make your own purse for every outfit or traveling need.
You find photos of the finished bags, totes, clutches, pocketbooks and purses made with the free pattern available on this site and the suggested sewing skill level for completing the project.here. Follow the links to make your own purse for every outfit or traveling need.
Sew Your Own Crib Dust Ruffle
On line directions and measurements for a crib dust ruffle
On line directions and measurements for a crib dust ruffle
Sewing Cutting Table with Storage
Follow my progress as we construct my new sewing room and office now that the addition has been built.
Follow my progress as we construct my new sewing room and office now that the addition has been built.
Armchair Organizer
Keep remote controls and other paraphernalia organized and where you can find them by sewing an armchair organizer to match your decor. You'll find step by step directions here.
Keep remote controls and other paraphernalia organized and where you can find them by sewing an armchair organizer to match your decor. You'll find step by step directions here.
Sew a Gym Bag
I needed a bag that would hold my gym sneakers and keep them clean as well as my water bottle for gym class. You'll find free directions and the pattern I created to fill my gym class needs here.
I needed a bag that would hold my gym sneakers and keep them clean as well as my water bottle for gym class. You'll find free directions and the pattern I created to fill my gym class needs here.
Poodle Skirt
Thinking about sewing a poodle skirt? You'll find tips and suggestions to make a great poodle skirt as a costume or just for fun here.
Thinking about sewing a poodle skirt? You'll find tips and suggestions to make a great poodle skirt as a costume or just for fun here.
Baste
Baste is one othe most common sewing terms you will see when you are learning to sew. Find the definition of baste here.
Baste is one othe most common sewing terms you will see when you are learning to sew. Find the definition of baste here.
Stay Stitching
The definition of stay stitching as a sewing term
The definition of stay stitching as a sewing term
Darts
What do darts do and how do you sew them? Learn about darts here.
What do darts do and how do you sew them? Learn about darts here.
Sew for Pets -- Sew a Small Pet Bed - A perfect cat bed
Save a bit on where you find pet hair by making you pet its own bed. Find a free pattern and directions here.
Save a bit on where you find pet hair by making you pet its own bed. Find a free pattern and directions here.
Back Seat Vehicle Organizer
I have kids and a mini van. It never ceases to amaze me how much clutter can accumulate in the back seats. Here I am giving you full directions to create a place for the kids to store all their traveling treasures.
I have kids and a mini van. It never ceases to amaze me how much clutter can accumulate in the back seats. Here I am giving you full directions to create a place for the kids to store all their traveling treasures.
Christmas Tree Costume
Use this free pattern to create a Christmas tree costume for Halloween or for groups preforming plays and productions. Use the light up possibilities to keep the costume safe and fun! These directions make the size costume you need!
Use this free pattern to create a Christmas tree costume for Halloween or for groups preforming plays and productions. Use the light up possibilities to keep the costume safe and fun! These directions make the size costume you need!