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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![DIY Ironing Board Cover for a Big Board]()
Replace a big board ironing board cover with this free photo and video tutorial and pattern. Features a casing made from the fabric and a cord to tighten.
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![Easy Folded Star Potholder Pattern and Tutorial]()
Learn how to make a stunning folded star potholder with our free pattern. No hand sewing required! Watch our tutorial or follow the step-by-step instructions.
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![Free Baby Bandana Bib Pattern to Sew with a Serger]()
Sew a quick and easy bandana baby bib with a serger (or sewing machine!) and our FREE pattern!
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![How to Gather Fabric Using the Dental Floss Method]()
Learn the quick and easy way to gather fabric using dental floss. Say goodbye to gathering fabric frustration by using this sewing technique!
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![How to Sew a Doll Quilt: Bedding Pattern (YouTube Tutorial)]()
Watch and learn how to make an adorable doll quilt for the bed of an 18" doll.
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![How to Sew an Easy Envelope Pillow Cover in Minutes (No Zipper!)]()
This tutorial shows how to make an envelope pillow cover to make diy throw pillows! It is a simple sewing project that yields great results.
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![How to Sew Buttons with a Sewing Machine Zig-Zag Stitch]()
This tutorial shows how to sew a button on a project with a sewing machine using the zig-zag stitch.
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![KAM SNAP SEWING PROJECTS]()
Browse this page for many free projects that incorporate the use of colorful KAM Snaps.
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![Nine Patch Pillow with Machine Embroidery Designs]()
This variation of our classic nine patch pillow pattern has machine embroidered blocks.
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![Quilt Reveal! Pen and Paper Sampler Quilt with additional Border]()
This page shows our version of the Pen and Paper Sampler Quilt. We added an additional border and unique color scheme.
Trending this Week
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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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![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 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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![DIY Cooling Neck Wrap]()
Beat the summer heat with an easy-to-sew cooling neck scarf. All that is needed to make our neck cooler is a strip of fabric, water beads and sewing tools.
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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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![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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![PET PROJECTS TO SEW]()
Free sewing patterns for your pets! We have wonderful dog sewing projects, to include beds, toys, and sweaters, along with sewing patterns for cat hammocks, toys, and collars. Plus so much more!
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![Free Hanging Kitchen Towel Pattern and Tutorial]()
Find some store purchased towels and turn them into a hanging kitchen towel with kam snaps using our free hanging kitchen towel pattern and tutorial.
New Stuff
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How to make round bolster cushions.
From
Upholster.com
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Fixing an old chair by replacing the cushion and the cover is a simple project. Learn how!
From
Guardian
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How to reupholster a chair seat. This is a simple first upholstery project.
From
The Spruce
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How to make seat cushions for wicker chair furniture.
From
Upholster.com
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How to upholster dining chairs.
From
wikiHow
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Breathe new life into your old recliner with this DIY slipcover tutorial.
From
She Holds Dearly
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With this DIY Sofa slipcover tutorial, you can make a brand new looking sofa on a budget.
From
The Crafting Nook
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How to upholster a drop-in seat. An easy upholstery project.
From
The Painted Hive
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This post tells you about upholstery fabric choices and teaches you how to choose upholstery fabric.
From
Hello Sewing
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How to instructions.
From
Jan Andrea