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 Easy Hanging Washcloth Kitchen Towel Pattern]()
Sew a quick and easy hanging kitchen towel from a store-purchased washcloth and towel.
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![Easy Bedside Caddy Project with Missouri Star Pattern]()
This bedside caddy is a perfect organizer for a dorm or small room. It can hang on a bed frame and keep things close at hand.
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![How to Make an Easy Denim Doll Skirt with No Pattern Needed]()
Using the leg of an old pair of jeans, make a no-sew denim skirt for an 15" doll that is just so cute!
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![How to Make and Sew a Lining into a Field Bag]()
Learn how to make a lining for any bag and sew it into the bag. Also, how to mend a bag with a hole along the seam.
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![How to sew a Reversible Casserole Dish Hot Pad]()
This tutorial will demonstrate how to make a reversible hot pad large enough for a casserole dish from 2.5" strips or a jelly roll.
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![How to Sew a Simple Pillow from a T-Shirt]()
Using an old t-shirt with a cute design or one embroidered with an embroidery machine, make a keepsake pillow!
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![How to Sew Large Casserole Dish Hot Pad (Free Pattern)]()
With this sewing tutorial, learn how to sew large hot pads, big enough for casserole dishes! It's super simple and function.
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![Sewing Tip - Stitch Sampler for a Sewing Machine]()
Here is a quick tip to make a sewing machine decorative stitch sampler to keep as a reference.
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![TOYS AND GAMES]()
Stitch up some interesting and educational toys and games from fabric. The possibilities are endless!
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![Whirlwind Quilt Project with Kit from Fat Quarter Shop]()
This Whirlwind Quilt was made with a kit and pattern purchased from Fat Quarter Shop.
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 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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![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.
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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 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.
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![How to End the Blanket Stitch]()
Learn how to end the blanket stitch three different ways depending on layers of fabric and ending location.
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![DIY Free Potholder Hanging Kitchen Towel Tutorial]()
Learn how to make a easy and fast hanging kitchen towel with potholder and towel. These dish towels can hang from the potholder on your stove or other handle.
Free Items of the Week
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This sewing tutorial teaches how to sew large, reversible hot pads that are big enough for casserole dishes! Perfect for gift giving, almost everyone can use one of these. We also have FREE downloadable care tags to include with your gift.
From
Needlepointers.com Associate
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Penny rug ornaments will brighten any Christmas tree, wreath or gift!
Here found a free Christmas ornament pattern using penny circles. It's an eco-friendly, economical project that only requires a pair of scissors, a pile of felt or wool scraps, a sharp needle and a spool of thread.
From
Needlepointers.com Associate
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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Make useful items from old denim - quilt, purse, pillow, apron.
From
RLROUSE Directory
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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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How to instructions.
From
Jan Andrea