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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![DIY Easter Egg Garland]()
Create a festive fabric Easter egg banner that adds a charming touch to your holiday decor!
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![Free Kindle and eReader Sleeve Cover Pattern]()
Use this Kindle sleeve pattern to create a beautiful and protective cover for any eReader or tablet. Personalize your sleeve by adjusting the dimensions.
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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.
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![Totally Scrappy Quilt]()
Create a stunning Totally Scrappy Quilt using leftover fabric! Learn more about transforming scraps into a beautiful quilt.
Trending this Week
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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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![Patriotic Farmhouse Rag Wreath]()
See how easy it is to make a patriotic rag wreath with our quick and easy step-by-step tutorial and video!
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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 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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![Trim-Lock Quilt Block Trimming Tool Demonstration & Review]()
Trim quilt blocks with ease & precision using this Trim-Lock quilt block trimming tool. Once you try this Trim-Lock tool, you won't use any other rulers!
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![How to make String Pieced Potholders (Quilted Potholder)]()
Spruce up your kitchen with this tutorial on how to sew a no binding potholder with this free quilted potholder pattern.
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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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![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.
Free Items of the Week
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This step-by-step photo and video teaches how to sew a hanging kitchen towel. This modern hanging towel pattern does not have any snaps, buttons or Velcro.
From
Needlepointers.com
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Caftans are the perfect cover-up for the beach. They can also serve as cozy loungewear or a casual maxi dress! You only need to sew four seams, making it a pretty easy project for beginners.
From
Thriftanista In The City
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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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 article is a beginner's guide to hand sewing needles which will help you select the correct needle for your hand sewing project.
From
The Sewing Directory
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This blog post shows 4 easy ways to thread a needle.
From
A Beautiful Mess
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This tutorial by Easy Sewing For Beginners shows you how to use a needle threader.
From
Easy Sewing For Beginners
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Which needle should you use for a sewing project? Learn here.
From
Needles by John James
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Advantages, disadvantages and how-to information on a self bound seam.
From
Sewing Support
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What is single thread? What is double thread? When should you use them? This article is a guide for you.
From
Madam Sew
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Answers to thread looping and bird nesting problems when sewing.
From
C. H. Holderby