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Tiny Sewing Repair Kit

Making a Tiny Sewing Repair KitThis is a page about making a tiny sewing repair kit. There are times when having a really small sewing kit in your purse or backpack would be really helpful.

 

Wristlet Lanyard

Making a Wristlet LanyardThis is a page about making a wristlet lanyard. Never have to fumble for your keys at the door again with this convenient lanyard.

 

finished bunny

Making a Fabric Bunny DoorstopThis cute decorative bunny is also a functional door stop. This is a page about making a fabric bunny doorstop.

 

felt Teddy bear holding Dum Dum

Making a Felt Teddy BearThis is a page about making a felt teddy bear. This little teddy makes a great gift or use it as a package decoration. It is also fun to make.

 

bright pink flowered pin cushion

Making Primrose Felt PincushionThis is a page about making a primrose felt pincushion. Make this pretty floral felt pincushion as a gift or for your own sewing room or space.

 

Vintage China Pin Cushions

Making Vintage China PincushionsShop yard sales, antique shops, and thrift stores for pretty vintage china cups, creamers, etcetera to make one of a kind pincushions. This is a page about making vintage china pin cushions.

 

Finding Patterns for Baby Clothes

Finding Patterns for Baby Clothes?This is a page about patterns for infant baby clothes. There are numerous online sources for free and inexpensive patterns. Saving money on the pattern can help keep the cost down when making your own baby clothes.

 

Using Wonder-Under Fusible Web

Using Wonder-Under Fusible Web?This is a page about using Wonder-Under. Wonder-Under is used to stabilize fabric and adhere fabric together. It is important to know how to use it, to achieve the desired results.

 

Pin Cushion Ring Teaser

Making a Pincushion RingThis handy sewing accessory may become one of your sewing essentials. They also are fun to make as a gift for a friend. This is a page about making a pincushion ring.

 

Keeping Cording from Unraveling

Keeping Cording from UnravelingThis is a page about keeping cording from unraveling. If the cording on a garment or tie begins to unravel, it is best to fixed it as soon as possible.

 

Vintage Cardigan Guard (Sweater Chain)

Making a Vintage Cardigan Guard...This is a page about making a vintage cardigan guard (sweater chain). Adding a chain closure to s sweater can be a nice touch.

 

closeup of sewing machine foot and needle

Finding Coronado Sewing Machine...This is a page about finding Coronado sewing machine manuals. Sewing machines purchased second hand or inherited often come without their manuals.

 

Locating Sewing Machine Model and Serial Numbers

Locating Sewing Machine Model and...This is a page about locating sewing machine model and serial numbers. When you need parts, finding your sewing machine's important identifying numbers can be a challenge.

 

blue felt monster sewing kit

Making a Felt Monster Sewing KitThis is a page about making a felt monster sewing kit. This cute purse sized sewing kit is fun to make and would make a special gift for a friend, if you can actually part with it.

 

striped drawstring bag

Making a Drawstring BagThis is a page about making a drawstring bag. Making a drawstring bag is simple project that provides you with a nice item that can be used to store various items or as a small coin purse.

 

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chair slipcovers

Making a Slipcover?This is a page about making a slipcover. To give a piece of furniture an extended life or to cover chairs for a special event, you may want to make some slip covers.

 

pink heart shaped hand warmer going into pocket

Making Hand WarmersThis is a page about making hand warmers. A simple gift to make can be hand warmers. They can help hands stay cozy in your pockets when it's cold outside.

 

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Buy Used Sewing Machine with ManualI know all people who sew have "family attachments" to certain brands and since there are many who can't afford "brand new". I am suggesting that when you shop for a new (different) machine, and I have had many great ones in my 60 odd years of sewing, be sure to find one with the manual.

 

Yo Yo Book Weight

Making a Yo Yo Book WeightThis is a page about making a yo yo book weight. If you are addicted to making these fun scrap fabric circles here, is another yo yo project.

 

stack of yo yo paper weights

Making Yo Yo Pattern WeightsThis is a page about making yo yo pattern weights. Rather than pinning their pattern pieces to the fabric some crafters prefer to use pattern weights.

 

stitching opening closed on pillow foam

Making a Pillow FormThis is a page about making a pillow form. If you can't find the right size form for your project try making one yourself.

 

carseat pillow

Making a Child's Handle PillowThis is a page about making a child's handle pillow. This small pillow is perfect for your child's carseat. The handle allows them to easily carry it themselves.

 

pink satin sleep mask

Homemade Sleeping MaskThis is a page about homemade sleeping mask. When you need to sleep during the daytime, wearing a comfortable mask can help block the light.

 

Smocking

Smocking Tips and Tricks?This is a page about smocking tips and tricks. Smocking is a good way to add a decorative touch to your next clothing project.

 

card

Making Sewing Cards for ChildrenThis is a page about making sewing cards for children. You can punch all kinds of cards for a fun way youngsters can learn how to use a needle with yarn or ribbon.

 

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Free Doll Clothes Patterns?Are there any free doll wardrobe patterns available anywhere?

 

girl wearing a bonnet holding a basket of grapes

Bonnet PatternsThis is a page about bonnet patterns. Bonnets have a long and varied history. There are many styles to choose from when making a costume or a practical garden hat.

 

colorful fabric book cover with handles

Making a Fabric Book CoverThis is a page about making a fabric book cover. Put your sewing skills to work and makeup this pretty and useful craft for yourself or a friend that loves to read.

 

shelf of interfacing

Using InterfacingThis is a page about using interfacing. Interfacing is used in sewing clothing, attaching appliqué's when quilting, and for other crafting and mending tasks.

 

serger

Threading a Serger?This is a page about threading a serger. This tool is very helpful for finishing fabric edges so they won't fray, but can be a challenge to thread.

 

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Fabric Napkin

Making Fabric Placemats and NapkinsThis is a page about making fabric placemats and napkins. If you sew, you can easily make beautiful placemats and napkins to coordinate with your decor.

 

Reusable Absorbent Towels

Make Reusable Absorbent TowelsIn our continuing efforts to be more environmentally friendly, cutting back on the use of paper towels is an area where we have a number of options. This is a page about make reusable absorbent towels.

 

Fabric Shoe Organizer

Making a Fabric Shoe Organizer?This is a page about making a fabric shoe holder. Make a fabric shoe organizer to coordinate with your decor.

 

Tape Measure Flower

Making a Tape Measure Flower PinA tape measure flower pin is the perfect gift for a friend that loves to sew or quilt. This is a page about making a tape measure flower pin.

 

Handy Stitch Sewing Machine

Using a Handy Stitch Sewing MachineThis is a page about using a Handy Stitch sewing machine. The Singer Handy Stitch sewing machine is a small, battery operated handheld sewing machine.

 

A jacket with cuffs.

Replacement Cuffs for a Jacket or SweaterThis is a page about replacement cuffs for a jacket or sweater. A well loved piece of clothing can get an update to extend the life of the garment.

 

Sewing Needle

Making a Homemade Sewing Needle...This is a page about making a homemade sewing needle sharpener. If you don't have a needle sharpener, maybe one of those little red ones attached to a pincushion, you can make one.

 

Sewing

Sewing Without a Pattern?This is a page about sewing without a pattern. Many simple clothing items can be made without using a pattern.

 

Felt Mouse

Making Felt or Fabric Mice?Felt or fabric mice make good cat toys and are also fun to use as children's toys or party favors. This is a page about making felt or fabric mice.

 

Using Sewing Machine

Tips for Using Sewing PatternsThis is a page about tips for using sewing patterns. Using sewing patterns can offer you access to numerous projects, as well as a jumping off place for your own alterations.

 

Threading a Sewing Machine

Threading a Sewing MachineThe first step to using a sewing machine is threading the needle. Each machine is slightly different and it is often a good idea to check the user's manual for specific instructions for your model.

 

Woman Threading a Sewing Needle

Threading Sewing NeedlesThis is a page about threading sewing needles. Threading a sewing needle can be a very frustrating or time consuming experience, especially when working on a large project. There are, however, a number of tips that can help make this task easier.

 

Casserole Dish in Wicker Carrier

Making a Casserole Carrier?This page is about making a casserole carrier. When traveling to a family gathering or potluck, it is nice to have an insulated transporter to keep your food hot.

 

A woman altering a blouse.

Making a Blouse Fit Better?This is a page about making a blouse fit better. Whether your blouse doesn't fit as well as it used to or you have something new that needs altering, there are many easy ways to fix up a blouse and make it fit better.

 

A girl sewing with a sewing machine.

Sewing Projects for Beginners?This page is about sewing projects for beginners. You can create many wonderful things once you can sew, but starting with a simple undertaking is the best way to learn the basics.

 

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A sugar glider on a wood branch.

Making a Sugar Glider Bag?This is a page about making a sugar glider bag. Keep your little pet safe and warm in a cozy travel pouch.

 

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Sewing VinylThis page is about sewing vinyl. A special needle and setting may be needed on your machine to sew this type of fabric.

 

White Men's T-shirt

Altering Men's T-shirts for a WomanThis page is about altering men's t-shirts for a woman. A t-shirt made for a man can be changed and shortened to make them fit a woman better.

 

Red and white checked picnic blanket.

Making a Picnic BlanketThis page is about making a picnic blanket. By adding a waterproof layer, you can make a picnic blanket for a lot less than you can buy one.

 

A baby blanket with satin trim.

Sewing Satin Trim on a BlanketTrimming a blanket with satin gives it a finished look. Here is a page about sewing satin trim on a blanket.

 

patchwork teddy bear

Making a Keepsake Teddy BearThis is a page about making a keepsake Teddy bear. Using a loved one's clothing to make a keepsake teddy bear is a lovely thing to do to keep their memory with you always.

 

Quilted Picnic Bag

Making a Quilted Picnic BagThis is a page about making a quilted picnic bag. If you and your family like to picnic a lot, it is nice to have a easy to take along bag for your plates and utensils. This project would also make a great gift.

 

Sewing thick curtains.

Sewing Tough or Heavyweight Fabrics?This page is about sewing tough or heavyweight fabrics. When stitching heavier fabric, you may have to make a number of sewing machine adjustments or even sew it by hand.

 

Sofa Organizer

Making a Sofa Organizer?Keep everything you need close at hand and neatly organized with a homemade sofa organizer. This page contains suggestions for making an organizer for your sofa.

 

lace close up

Lace Shaping?This is a page about lace shaping. Lace shaping is an heirloom sewing technique using French insertion lace to adorn clothing and other fabric projects.

 

Kwik Sew Pattern

Kwik Sew Patterns ReviewsThis page contains Kwik Sew patterns reviews. These quick to make sewing patterns are available online.

 

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Making Blanket Stitched Corners?This is a page about making blanket stitched corners. Working a blanket stitch is a good way to attach two pieces of fabric. There are a couple of ways to make this stitch when turning the corner.

 

Child's Apron

Making a Child's ApronThis is a page about making a child's apron. Making your little cook or helper their own apron is a fun craft project.

 

Fabric Yo Yo

Making Fabric Yo YosThis is a page about making fabric yo yos. These fun to make gathered fabric circles are a favorite with quilters and other fabric artists. They can be used to accent many projects, sewn together into quilts, or in a number of other exciting craft projects.

 

Boxing Glove

Making a Boxing Glove Shaped Pillow?This is a page about making a boxing glove shaped pillow. Pillows shaped like animals, sporting equipment and such make a fun gift or addition to your home decor.

 

Short Screwdriver

Finding Replacement Screwdrivers for Sewing...This is a page about finding replacement screwdrivers for sewing machines. It is completely frustrating to need the screwdriver that came with your sewing machine, only to discover that you have misplaced it.

 

Denim Wallet

Making a Denim WalletThis is a page about making a denim wallet. Whether you use leftover denim from altering a pair of jeans or other clothing project, or buy new yardage, you can make a great wallet for yourself or as a gift.

 

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Making Terry Cloth Potholders?This is a page about making terry cloth potholders. Terry cloth is a good fabric choice for making your own potholders. It is inexpensive to buy and easy to clean.

 

Camisole Insert Diagram

Making a Camisole InsertThis is a page about making a camisole insert. If you are handy, you can make your own camisole insert for your favorite top.

 

A woman sewing using a sewing machine.

Sewing SleevesThis page is about sewing sleeves. A very challenging part of making clothing is attaching the sleeves.

 

Men's Shirt

Shortening Men's Shirt Sleeves?This page is about shortening men's shirt sleeves. Altering the length of sleeves can add extended wear and save you money.

 

wedding dress

Making a Petticoat?This page is about making a petticoat. A lot of material can be needed to get the desired fullness you want under your skirt.

 

Reusable Coffee Cup Sleeves

Making Reusable Coffee Cup SleevesThis page is about making reusable coffee cup sleeves. Make a reusable paper cup heat shield for your favorite on the go coffee drinkers.

 

clothing pattern

McCall's Patterns Reviews?This is a page about McCall's patterns reviews. McCall's patterns are one of the major sewing patterns available at your local fabric store.

 

Elderly man wearing a bib while eating.

Making an Adult BibThis page is about making an adult bid. People of all sizes need a bib at one time or another to keep their clothes from being soiled.

 

Denim Fabric Tote

Making a Fabric ToteThis is a page about making a fabric tote. Homemade totes or carryalls are great gifts as well as a useful project to make for your own personal use.

 

stack of towels

Making a Jacket from Towels?This page is about making a jacket from towels. A jacket made from terry cloth can be handy after swimming or bathing.

 

Treadle Operated Sewing Machine

Buying Treadle Operated Sewing Machines?This is a page about buying a treadle operated sewing machine. You can reduce your energy footprint even in your crafting pursuits. Rather than using an electric sewing machine, you may consider a crank or treadle machine; run on human power.

 

Outdoor wicker style chairs with fabric covered seat cushions.

Recovering Outdoor Furniture CushionsThis is a page about recovering outdoor furniture cushions. Sun and weather in general takes a toll on outdoor furniture, especially the upholstered cushions. Rather than buying new ones, you can potentially save money and achieve just the look you want by recovering them yourself.

 

Woman wearing oven mitts.

Making Oven Mitts and Hot PadsThis page is about making oven mitts and hot pads. Very useful and fun gifts can be made for your family and friends.

 

Canvas Purse

Making A Fabric PurseThis is a page about making a fabric purse. Making your own purse or handbag allows you to create a one of a kind accessory for any occasion.

 

Vacuum Cleaner Cover

Making a Vacuum Cleaner CoverThis is a page about making a vacuum cleaner cover. You don't have to hide the vacuum away in a closet if you make a decorative, maybe even whimsical, cover.

 

Fitted Sheet

Making Fitted SheetsThis is a page about making fitted sheets. Even a beginning sewer can make their own fitted sheets using flat sheets or yardage.

 

Cutting Fabric Straight With Scissors

Cutting Fabric Straight With ScissorsThis is a page about cutting fabric straight with scissors. Cutting a straight line, using scissors, when working with fabric is not always that easy.

 

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Making a Patchwork SkirtPatchwork is not just a quilting technique, you can make a wide variety of clothing items based on patchwork pieced fabric. This is a page about making a patchwork skirt.

 

a woman sewing

Altering Misses Size Pants Pattern to Petite?This page is about altering misses size pants pattern to petite. When your pattern is too big, there are ways to make it fit right.

 

Pink Sewing Pattern Weight

Making Sewing Pattern WeightsThis is a page about making sewing pattern weights. Some seamstresses choose to not pin the pattern pieces to the fabric, but rather to use weights to hold them in place.

 

Making Crayon Rolls

Making Crayon RollsThis is a page about making crayon rolls. Crayon rolls are great for travel, a restaurant, or keeping children occupied while waiting for an appointment. They can easily carry their art tools with them.

 

A mom teacher her daughter to sew.

Teaching a Child to SewThis is a page about teaching a child to sew. Teaching a child to sew is a very rewarding experience and provides them with a skill they can use for their lifetime.

 

sewing machine

Attaching a Zipper Foot?This is a page about attaching a zipper foot. How the sewing feet attach may vary a bit from machine to machine. Without a manual it can be confusing.

 

Pillow Made from Fabric Scraps

Making a Pillow With Fabric ScrapsThis is a page about making a pillow with fabric scraps. Here is a pretty pillow project perfect for your stash of scrap fabric.

 

Sewing Machine Cover

Making a Sewing Machine CoverThis is a page about making a sewing machine cover. You can save money, keep your machine clean, and have fun making a cover for your sewing machine.

 

Sewing Patterns

Making Your Own Sewing PatternsThis page is about making your own sewing patterns. Many kinds of patterns for sewing projects can be made at home.

 

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Converting a Dress Into a Shirt?This is a page about converting a dress into a shirt. Save money on your wardrobe and create a unique outfit by converting a dress into a shirt.

 

Making a Neck Pillow

Neck Pillow Craft IdeasThis is a page about making a neck pillow. A comfortable neck pillow is easy to make either for yourself or as a gift.

 

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