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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Recent Videos and Tutorials
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Candy corn is a fall and Halloween tradition. This cute candy corn banner craft will be a pretty decorative addition to your home.
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Learn how to sew a super easy and inexpensive homemade cat toy. This DIY catnip toy can be whipped up in 15 minutes and will entertain your cat for hours.
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A cute felt Christmas Tree Ornament will add a festive touch to the tree. Learn how to make a stacked Christmas Tree ornament with this tutorial.
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With this tutorial and free pattern, learn how to sew a garden apron with handy pockets for yourself or someone who loves to garden.
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This hand hemming stitch is practically invisible on both sides of the garment or project. Learn how to hand sew the blind hem stitch.
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Do you keep misplacing your mask? Hang it on a face mask strap lanyard so it can hang around your neck when not using it.
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Learn how to replace stretched elastic waistband in a garment. This easy elastic waistband repair is done without removing the old stretched out elastic.
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Learn to make a zipper pouch out of a snack wrapper with this free tutorial. Any cookie, candy, chips, wrappers can be used to make recycled zipper pouches.
Book and Magazine Recommendations
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Lisa CoxTreat yourself to 20 sweet and original Zakka style craft projects! These whimsical and practical sewing projects incorporate a number of techniques for embellishment, including patchwork, raw-edge applique, crochet, chicken scratch embroidery and sashiko.
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Sew News has the latest info on fasion, how to, fabrics, books, new products.
New Stuff
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Learn how to sew a boxed and welted cushion.
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Upholster.com
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How to make a bull nosed cushion.
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Upholster.com
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Fixing an old chair by replacing the cushion and the cover is a straightforward job. Learn how!
From
Guardian
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How to reupholster a chair seat.
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About.com
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How to reupholstering a chair seat.
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Boston.com
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How to make cushions for wicker chair furniture.
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Upholster.com
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How to upholster a dining chair seat.
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wikiHow
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How to upholster a drop-in seat.
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The Painted Hive
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How to reupholster a seat pad.
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DIY Network
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How to make a slip cover for a chair.
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