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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Want to make fun doll clothes? Start by making simple tights for an American Girl or 18" doll using socks with this free doll clothes pattern.
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These Halloween goodie bags are great for trick-or-treating or party favors. Our Halloween treat bags are cute and pretty darn quick to sew.
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Tote bags for kids are simple to make. Start with a plain tote bag then have a blast personalizing it with kid's name and their favorite character.
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This tutorial and video will show how to machine sew a buttonhole with a Bernina 3A buttonhole foot.
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Learn how to sew a simple reusable shopping / grocery bag with this free shopping bag pattern and tutorial.
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Homemade felt Christmas decorations are cool and unique holiday decorations. Make this felt Christmas wreath with the kids to add to the tree.
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Learn about the Star Stream Quilt Pattern and the quilt we made with this star quilt pattern and My Little Pony fabrics.
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See how easy it is to make a patriotic rag wreath with our quick and easy step-by-step tutorial and video!
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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This handy on-line calculator will calculate how much light, medium and dark fabric is necessary to make a quilt.
From
Quiltshops.com
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A tutorial on how to make fabric postcards.
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Patchwork Posse
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A quick tip and idea on how to store fabric by repurposing an old DVD video cabinet.
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Needlepointers.com
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Sew Halloween Faced Pillows to add some fun Halloween decorations to your home.
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JOANN
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Stitch up this cute not so spooky Halloween pillow with a free pattern.
From
Polkadot Chair
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Draft and sew leggings! Draft your own leggings pattern. Then, enjoyed making leggings in different colors, prints, and materials than are available in stores.
From
Live Free Creative
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Learn how to mark a specific seam allowance on your sewing machine by using masking tape or a post-it note.
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Needlepointers.com
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Fabric postcards are easy to make and a quick way to tell someone you are thinking about them.
From
Arbee Designs
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Thread conversion from Madeira or Robison-Anton to Sulky.
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Sulky
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How to install a zipper in a pillow.
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Upholstery Magazine Online!