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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Every new mother needs bibs for the baby. Learn how to sew a simple reversible baby bib. These bibs make wonderful gifts. The project is simple enough even kids can learn to sew by making this project.
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These button boat fabric baskets are fun and easy to make. The design is by Lazy Girl Designs and a pattern named Button Boats.
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Do you want a way to hang a hand towel so it does not fall on the floor? This tutorial will show you how to use Kam Snaps to make any hand towel into a hanging towel.
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A traditional nine-patch block can be used for the front of a pillow. Learn how to make a cute pillow using this patchwork quilting method.
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How to make a small, cute handbag using an old jeans or shorts pocket. This project only requires simple sewing skills so beginners and kids can sew this project.
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How to make super simple quilted reversible placemats. To make these placemats use fabric from you scrap stash or two fat quarters.
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Whip up a Christmas tree in no time with this pattern. Need a unique gift? This handmade tabletop tree would be a wonderful gift for a friend, relative or co-worker.
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On Valentine's Day, kids enjoy passing out treats to their classmates, teammates, teachers, and friends. What better way than with a cute goodie bag. Learn how to make quick and easy fabric bags.
Book and Magazine Recommendations
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IR Publishing2020 calendar week by week diary 8.5"x11" with 120 pages. This notepad allows you to make weekly plans, to-do lists or goals and jot down the accomplishments for each week throughout the year. A cute cover with a pink polka-dot sewing machine and a quote: Born to sew, a perfect gift for sewing enthusiasts.
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Sew News has the latest info on fasion, how to, fabrics, books, new products.
Free Items of the Week
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How to make an easy face mask that's washable and reusable with spare fabric.
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Missouri Quilt Company
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There is currently a shortage of personal protective equipment masks in some areas. Many organizations are asking for donations of handmade masks. If you are willing to help, use the above link to see where there is a need in your community.
In addition, lots of quilt shops are collecting homemade masks. Check with your local quilt shop.
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Deaconess
New Stuff
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With our tool, you can now consider the circle skirt officially 'maths-free'.
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By Hand London
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This is a very useful online tool since it serves as a full circle skirt calculator, a half circle skirt calculator, and a 3/4 circle skirt calculator too.
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Calculators
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With this calculator, find out how much fabric yardage is needed to make a circle skirt.
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Mood Fabrics
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Select the type of drapery and use the calculator to know how much fabric to purchase.
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Best Fabric Store
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How to sew a leather jacket.
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eHow
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Give the calculator your waist circumference, the number of pleats on one side, the depth of the pleats, the waistband height and the skirt height.
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With My Hands Dream
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If you are a seamstress or enjoy sewing, this calendar is a must-have! Artist Janet Wecker-Frisch depicts seasonal apparel you can stitch together every month throughout the year.
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Affiliate Link to Calendar.com
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Here's a quick pattern calculator that tells you how to make two main arc pieces for a simple flared skirt.
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Spacefem
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A chart with yardage information for upholstery items, curtains, bedding and more.
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Zarin Fabrics
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How to put in a zipper.
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eHow