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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This free tutorial shows how to make doll clothes hangers for 18" dolls out of common and inexpensive items such as craft sticks, cup hooks and hot glue.
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Dogs and cats will love it when you learn to make your own pet bed in any size using recycled denim and fleece scraps.
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Sew up some eco-friendly sewing projects to celebrate Earth Day or any day to save resources and money with these zero -waste sewing patterns.
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Learn how to make fabric postcards that can be sent in the mail! The tutorials show how to make handmade postcards using applique and quilted pieces.!
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Learn how to edgestitch with ease and precision using our video or photo tutorials.
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This tutorial will show how to make fabric postcards. These are fun small sewing & quilting projects that use your creativity.
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Learn how to remove Kam Snaps from your project without damaging the fabric with our video and photo tutorial.
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Watch this tutorial to learn how to sew a button on a garment by hand. This technique can be used to mend a garment when the button has come off or when sewing
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Learn how to sew piping with a pintuck foot or pipe cord foot when making garments. Learn the appropriate sewing machine foot for piping.
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This tutorial shows how to shorten a zipper using a sewing machine. Simply make a new stop on a longer zipper!
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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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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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Tag toys are popular baby toys. Learn how to sew a fun, easy, creative and inexpensive crinkly tag toy.
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This fun Valentine snack mat is just the right size for a beverage and a snack. Celebrate Valentine's Day all year long with this cozy quilted mug rug!
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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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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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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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See how easy it is to make a patriotic rag wreath with our quick and easy step-by-step tutorial and video!
Free Items of the Week
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Bandana bibs for babies are popular and with this tutorial, you can make them yourself.
From
Create Whimsy
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If you want to save money and reduce waste, this DIY dryer sheets tutorial is the perfect reusable solution for laundry care.
From
Easy Things to Sew
New Stuff
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How to reupholster a chair seat.
From
The Spruce
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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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This post tells you about upholstery fabric choices and teaches you how to choose upholstery fabric.
From
Hello Sewing
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The tutorial can be applied to upholstering boat seats, benches, bar stools, boxed dining room chairs, restaurant seating and so on.
From
Upholster.com
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How to make a padded drop-in seat.
From
Build Easy
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In this tutorial, they'll show you how to add an opening to the back of a tee shirt with KAM snaps.
From
Things for Boys
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A quick graphic chart of the amount of fabric needed for different furniture styles. Courtesy C.S. Osborne & Co.
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Upholster.com
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How to alter a kid's pant waistband. DIY kids elastic snap belt waistband cincher with KAM Snap Fasteners inserted through belt loops will keep those pants up.
From
Kam Snaps
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Use these yardage chart to determine the amount of fabric needed to upholster an item.
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Online Fabric Store