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.
Our online shopping center enables you to order supplies quickly and easily from the convenience of your home.
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Recent Videos and Tutorials
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![Covered Bridge Quilt Panel]()
Do you have a beautiful scenic fabric panel? Here is an innovative way to utilize landscape fabric panels with this panel quilt pattern.
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![Easter DIY Gift Card Holder]()
For Easter, why not try making an easy felt gift card holder in an egg-shape. It's a fun and simple project for even someone with beginner craft skills.
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![Free Stuffed Bunny Pattern & Tutorial]()
Decorate with these cute stuffed bunnies. Adding to Easter baskets, wreaths or give as gifts. This free stuffed bunny pattern is a serger or sewing project.
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![How to Mend: How to Hem Knit Pants with a Double Stretch Stitch (Twin needle / Double needle)]()
This tutorial will show how to sew a hem on knit pants using the stretch stitch and a twin needle.
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![How to Serge Corners and Finish Seams]()
This video and photo tutorial will demonstrate how to serge seams, turn corners and secure seams.
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![How to Sew A Checkered Flannel Winter Scarf]()
Learn how to make a checkered flannel scarf with our video tutorial or easy step-by-step photo tutorial.
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![How to sew a French Seam]()
In this tutorial, learn how to make a French seam, hiding all raw edges, with the sewing machine.
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![Mouse Cat Toy Machine Embroidery Project]()
Make some DIY Mouse Cat Toys for your cat with this machine embroidery pattern by Urban Threads. Photo tutorial to guide you in making this in-the-hoop project.
Trending this Week
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![How to Make a Fidget Quilt]()
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 Mend: How to Patch a Hole in Jeans or Pants]()
Do you have a hole in your jeans or pants? Don't toss them, repair them! Easy way to make a patch and repair with a sewing machine.
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![THINGS TO SEW FOR BABY]()
Ready to start sewing some baby gifts? Sewing for babies is very special and this page is full of baby sewing projects from blankets, to burp cloths, to hooded towels and so much more!
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![PLACEMAT PATTERNS]()
Learn how to make placemats with these free placemat patterns to sew.
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![How to Mend: How to Replace Elastic Waistband]()
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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![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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![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 sew a super quick table runner (even in 15 minutes!)]()
This video shows how to sew a table runner in less than an hour. Make this quick 4 seam table runner as a gift!
Free Items of the Week
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The best part about this reversible bucket hat is that you are getting two hats in one! Learn how to make it here.
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Happiest Camper
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Learn how to make a infinity scarf with a hidden pocket using this tutorial.
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Heather Handmade
New Stuff
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Learn how to hem shorts with a cuff for a casual and fun look with this instructional tutorial.
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Heather Handmade
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Stahl's Transfer Express offers free samples of its high-quality products.
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Stahl's Transfer Express
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Don't have a sewing machine? But need to hem pants. Here is a tutorial on how to hem pants without sewing.
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Happiest Camper
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Rope bowls have many uses and can be made in most any size. This free tutorial will show you how to make one.
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Bernina - We All Sew
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Learn how to sew a rolled hem without a roll hem foot.
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Heather Handmade
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How to use the sewing machine's rolled hem foot.
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Sew Very Crafty
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Trimming vs Grading! Learn the difference between them, how to grade seams, and why to trim seams.
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Heather Handmade
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This class with Beth will teach you the basics of reading a sewing pattern.
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Artisan Sewing & Fashion Academy
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There are several techniques to install facings. This is one technique.
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Artisan Sewing & Fashion Academy
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Learn how to use the zigzag stitch on your sewing machine to finish seams.
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So Sew Easy