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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![3 Easy Ways to Lengthen a Shirt or Top (T-Shirt)]()
Is your shirt too short? Learn 3 different ways to lengthen your shirt!
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![DIY Bean Bags with Scrap Fabric - Easy DIY Tutorial]()
Learn to sew simple DIY bean bags with our easy tutorial! Perfect for using fabric scraps, these fun toys offer screen-free play for kids. Follow along today!
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![Hens & Chick Wall Hanging Project]()
Learn about the charming Hens & Chicks quilt wall hanging! Perfect for chicken lovers, this easy project features black and white fabrics with vibrant accents.
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![How to make Lavender Sachets with a Brother Luminaire Embroidery Machine]()
This tutorial shows how to use features of the Brother Luminaire to combine a purchased design and a box to make in the hoop sachets.
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![How to Sew a Messenger Style Field Bag – Free Step-by-Step Tutorial]()
Learn how to sew a durable field bag with our free step-by-step tutorial. Perfect for school, college, or day trips—no pattern pieces required!
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![LAYER CAKE LEFTOVER SQUARE]()
Discover the many precut layer cake fabric projects that are quick, beautiful, and easy! Use them for small projects or join them together to make larger items.
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![Mini Oven Mitt - DIY Pinch Potholder]()
Create quick, easy pinch potholders with our beginner-friendly tutorial. No binding or hand sewing needed! Perfect for gifts or your own kitchen.
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![Plastic Canvas Stitch - Half Cross Stitch]()
Use this simple and decorative half cross stitch tutorial to learn this plastic canvas stitch to embellish plastic canvas work.
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![Reversible Casserole Hot Pads using Villa Rosa Snack Mat Patterns]()
These reversible casserole hot pads are made using Villa Rosa Snack Mat Patterns with extra borders and insulation layers.
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![Slouchy Patchwork Witch Hat Tutorial & Free Printable Pattern]()
Learn how to make a patchwork witch hat with this tutorial and free downloadable PDF pattern pieces. Customize for any size!
Trending this Week
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![DIY Easy Hanging Kitchen Towel with Band Tutorial]()
Learn how to sew a hanging kitchen towel with this step-by-step photo and video. This modern hanging towel pattern does not have any snaps, buttons or Velcro.
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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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![How to do the Basic Blanket Stitch]()
Learn how to do the blanket stitch with this blanket stitch tutorial. It's used as an edging to attach applique designs, finish felt toys and ornaments.
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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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![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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![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.
New Stuff
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Learn how to make your own sashiko denim tote bag using odds and ends of denim left from previous projects, plus the odd decorative fabric scrap and this tutorial.
From
Vicky Myers Creations
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With this pattern make a cute garden flag for Halloween. Once the flag is sewn it is cover with HeatNBond Liquid Vinyl making it weatherproof.
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Therm o Web Blog
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Learn how to repair frayed seams, how to repair small holes, large holes and holes near the binding.
From
Darcy Quilts
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The fashionable name in contemporary sewing patterns. This site allows you to view patterns.
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Here is a tutorial on how to repair denim jeans using the Sashiko embroidery technique.
From
Honestly WTF
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With this post, learn how to mend jeans with ripped knees using the art of Sashiko fabric mending.
From
Roots and Boots
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This Scaredy Cat Bat Pillow requires very little sewing and is a fun quick project.
From
Therm o Web Blog
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What is a separating zipper?
From
Wise Geek
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What is a basting stitch and how is it used.
From
Wise Geek
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This tutorial shows you the most basic, simple method of sashiko mending, using a simple running stitch.
From
Tikkido