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 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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![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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![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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![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 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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![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 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 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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![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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![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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![How to sew a super easy table runner (10 minute table runner)]()
Learn how to sew an easy table runner in less than an hour. Make this quick 4 seam table runner as a gift! Also named the 10 minute table runner.
Free Items of the Week
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Are the arms of your chair, sofa or recliner dirty? Are there holes in them? Here is a simple solution. Whipped up a set of quick and easy DIY fabric armrest covers by reading this free tutorial.
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Red Handled Scissors
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Add an awesome ombre tie dye effect to curtains with this tutorial.
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Oh Yay Studio
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Learn how to jazz up store-bought hand towels with ribbon trim using these instructions.
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In My Own Style
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This free scrunchie tutorial has a more professional finish since there is no visible stitching.
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Melly Sews
New Stuff
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Turn your love of quilting and sewing into messages of comfort, hope and love – for a foster child, a cancer patient, victims of domestic violence, and others by donating pillowcase to local charities in your community.
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AllPeopleQuilt.com
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Learn how to correctly attach ribbing to a project, finished inside and out.
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Spruce & Fjell
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Videos, pictures, and written instructions for two methods for the cross stitch.
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Annie's Attic
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Simply the first part of a cross-stitch which can be slanted in either direction.
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Annie's Attic
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Is your braided rug coming apart? Here is a tutorial on how to hand sew the braids back together.
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Jo's Country Junction
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Instructions and illustrations on how to match plaids.
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Spruce & Fjell
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In this detailed guide, they explain how to repair a braided rug and provide DIY rug repair tips.
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Khazai Rug Cleaning
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Instructions and illustration.
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Annie's Attic
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On-line free sewing book - Sewing lessons for beginners and children.
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Craft and Fabric Links
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Basic zipper information.
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Craft and Fabric Links