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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![Hens & Chick Wall Hanging Project]()
Learn about the charming Hens & Chicks quilt wall hanging! Perfect for chicken lovers, this easy project features black and white fabrics with vibrant accents.
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![How to Sew a Messenger Style Field Bag – Free Step-by-Step Tutorial]()
Learn how to sew a durable field bag with our free step-by-step tutorial. Perfect for school, college, or day trips—no pattern pieces required!
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![LAYER CAKE LEFTOVER SQUARE]()
Discover the many precut layer cake fabric projects that are quick, beautiful, and easy! Use them for small projects or join them together to make larger items.
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![Plastic Canvas Stitch - Half Cross Stitch]()
Use this simple and decorative half cross stitch tutorial to learn this plastic canvas stitch to embellish plastic canvas work.
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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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![Reversible Casserole Hot Pads using Villa Rosa Snack Mat Patterns]()
These reversible casserole hot pads are made using Villa Rosa Snack Mat Patterns with extra borders and insulation layers.
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![Slouchy Patchwork Witch Hat Tutorial & Free Printable Pattern]()
Learn how to make a patchwork witch hat with this tutorial and free downloadable PDF pattern pieces. Customize for any size!
Trending this Week
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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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![How to make a Halloween or Fall Themed Fabric Garland]()
How to make Halloween Garland from Fabric. Simple DIY craft.
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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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![Free Hanging Kitchen Towel Pattern and Tutorial]()
Find some store purchased towels and turn them into a hanging kitchen towel with kam snaps using our free hanging kitchen towel pattern and tutorial.
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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 do the Basic Blanket Stitch]()
Learn how to do the blanket stitch with this blanket stitch tutorial. It's used as an edging to attach applique designs, finish felt toys and ornaments.
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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.
New Stuff
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Here's how to create simple gathers or lettuce edging with your differential control and how to precisely sew serger corners and curves.
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Threads Magazine
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Instructions on How To Cut & Sew Beaded Fringe Trim.
From
Decorating Studio
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A video on accurate darts without permanent marks.
From
Threads Magazine
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Learn how to make a fabric postcard - list of supplies and step-by-step instructions with photos.
From
Dollmakers Journey
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What is a separating zipper?
From
Wise Geek
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Shirring is a sewing technique which uses multiple rows of stitches with elastic thread to create rows of gathers....
From
Wise Geek
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What is a basting stitch and how is it used.
From
Wise Geek
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Sewing a tee shirt is simple - learn how.
From
New Mexico State University
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Pictures and instructions for using a threader to thread a needle.
From
Kimberly Chapman's Webpage
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A guide to sewing zippers.
From
New Mexico State University