Sewing Department
Sewing must be one of the world’s greatest and oldest arts. Our creative sewing department features sewing tutorials and lessons, including the art of no-sew sewing! Learn about different techniques for sewing, including machine embroidery, serging, upholstering, slipcovering and more.
We offer a variety of free project ideas and free samples, from apparel to home decorating. To help you hone your craft, you’ll find a fabric guide, conversion charts, a glossary of terms and a section with information to help you learn about your sewing machine.
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New Tutorials and Pages
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![3 Easy Ways to Lengthen a Shirt or Top (T-Shirt)]()
Is your shirt too short? Learn 3 different ways to lengthen your shirt!
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![DIY Bean Bags with Scrap Fabric - Easy DIY Tutorial]()
Learn to sew simple DIY bean bags with our easy tutorial! Perfect for using fabric scraps, these fun toys offer screen-free play for kids. Follow along today!
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![DIY Easter Egg Garland]()
Create a festive fabric Easter egg banner that adds a charming touch to your holiday decor!
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![Hand Sewing Stitches & Techniques]()
Learn hand sewing stitches and techniques to mend clothing, create projects, and decorate and embellish clothes or other items.
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![How to add a fun fabric border to the bottom of a towel]()
Dress up some hand towels with a fabric border added to the bottom. These make great gifts!
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![How to Alter Pants that are Too Big in the Waist - Easy DIY Fix!]()
Struggling with a loose waistband? Learn how to take in the waist of your jeans or pants with simple sewing alterations. No more gaping waistbands!
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![How to Make a Doll Pencil Case - free sewing pattern]()
Create a cute, tiny pencil case for an 18 inch doll. Perfect for storing homemade pencils!
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![How to Sew a Catnip Toy from Scrap Fabric]()
Create a fun catnip pillow for your feline friend in just 5 minutes! Easy DIY project, perfect for all skill levels. Keep your cat entertained and happy!
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![How to Sew Lined Back Tab Curtains (with or without a lining)]()
Learn how to sew back tab curtains with a lining. These curtains have hidden tabs used to hold them on the curtain rod.
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![Quilter's Mat Storage for Small Spaces]()
Discover an effective tip for safely storing cutting mats in small living spaces. Protect your quilting mat from damage while maximizing storage efficiency.
Trending this Week
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![DIY Easy Hanging Kitchen Towel with Band Tutorial]()
Learn how to sew a hanging kitchen towel with this step-by-step photo and video. This modern hanging towel pattern does not have any snaps, buttons or Velcro.
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![How to Keep Bobbin Thread from Unraveling]()
This quick sewing tip shows how to use inexpensive, clear plastic tubing as a bobbin thread holder and stop thread from unraveling.
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![How to make a No-Sew 3D Fabric Snowflake]()
These 3D fabric snowflakes are wonderful fabric Christmas ornaments. This tutorial shows how to make a no-sew snowflake decoration out of fabric.
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![DIY Crinkle Tag Toy for Baby]()
Tag toys are popular baby toys. Learn how to sew a fun, easy, creative and inexpensive crinkly tag toy.
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![DIY Reading Book Pocket Pillow Pattern (Free Pattern)]()
Learn how to sew a pillow with book pocket with this free pattern and tutorial. A book pillow makes a fun gift for kids of all ages.
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![50 Awesome Gift Ideas to Sew and Quilt]()
Our gifts to sew list has 50 sewing projects ideas. This list has something for everyone, whether the gift is for a friend, family member, teacher, others.
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![How to Make Fidget Quilts for Alzheimer's Patients]()
Learn how to make a fidget quilt with our free video and photo tutorial. A fidget quilt is a lap quilt which helps provide stimulation for the fidgeting hands.
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![How to Hand Sew a Ladder Stitch (Invisible Stitch)]()
Learn how to use the ladder stitch, also known as the blind stitch or invisible stitch by hand to close seams.
Free Items of the Week
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Here is a tutorial on how to make dip dye and ombre looking curtains.
From
Rachel Hollis
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With this free sewing pattern, learn how to sew an ice cream cozy for your favorite pint of ice cream.
From
Hello Sewing
New Stuff
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How to sew bias tape onto a project the proper way and the cheating way.
From
Made Everyday
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How to sew darts to shape clothing and projects.
From
Spruce Crafts
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Hello Stitch is here to help you learn how to sew fabric postcards with their step-by-step instructions.
From
Hello Stitch
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Assemble your quilt with a serger and one layer cake bundle following this fun tutorial!
From
Over the Edge Serging with Jen
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This blog post shows 4 easy ways to thread a needle.
From
A Beautiful Mess
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Locker hooking projects are a great way to use up scrap fabric. Head over to the page for tutorials and also free patterns.
From
Needlepointers.com
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This round pillow project only uses six layer cake square. Use the step-by-step tutorial to learn how to make it.
From
Sew 4 Home
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Advantages, disadvantages and how-to information on a self bound seam.
From
Sewing Support
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Answers to thread looping and bird nesting problems when sewing.
From
C. H. Holderby
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Guideline of the amount of fabric needed to make upholster various types of items.
From
Discounted Designer Fabrics