Sewing: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Sew an Everyday Handbag
You can sew this pocketbook with everyday sewing supplies.You'll find a free pattern and step by step directions to sew your own pocketbook here.
You can sew this pocketbook with everyday sewing supplies.You'll find a free pattern and step by step directions to sew your own pocketbook here.
Removable Bra Money Pocket
Traveling with cash can be risky. Hiding money in your bra has been done for a long time. Secure the cash in your bra with this simple to sew removable money hiding bra pocket.
Traveling with cash can be risky. Hiding money in your bra has been done for a long time. Secure the cash in your bra with this simple to sew removable money hiding bra pocket.
Sew a Grocery Bag
Sure you can buy reusable grocery bags but will they hold up to repeated use? The whole idea of a re-usable grocery bag is to prevent filling our landfills. Make your own bags and know they will last for years.
Sure you can buy reusable grocery bags but will they hold up to repeated use? The whole idea of a re-usable grocery bag is to prevent filling our landfills. Make your own bags and know they will last for years.
Sew a Simple Tote Bag
Sewing a tote bag is a simple project. No one ever has enough totebags. Make a tote bag as a gift or to keep in your luggage. Find free directions here.
Sewing a tote bag is a simple project. No one ever has enough totebags. Make a tote bag as a gift or to keep in your luggage. Find free directions here.
Ten Easy Sewing Projects
You'll find the ten easiest sewing project found on sewing.about.com with links to more free sewing projects. Learn to sew with these easy projects or just revive your spirits with a quick easy sewing project.
You'll find the ten easiest sewing project found on sewing.about.com with links to more free sewing projects. Learn to sew with these easy projects or just revive your spirits with a quick easy sewing project.
Beginner Projects
Starting a new craft is always challenging but starting with a project designed for a beginner, allows you to learn to sew as you sew.
Starting a new craft is always challenging but starting with a project designed for a beginner, allows you to learn to sew as you sew.
One Yard Apron
This simple to sew apron uses one yard of fabric. You'll find free directions here.
This simple to sew apron uses one yard of fabric. You'll find free directions here.
Sewing 101
Learning to sew can seem like an overwhelming task but it doesn't have to be. Learn where to start and what's important here.
Learning to sew can seem like an overwhelming task but it doesn't have to be. Learn where to start and what's important here.
Pocketbook
Find a great free pattern to sew a pocketbook that is big enough to actually hold the things you need here.
Find a great free pattern to sew a pocketbook that is big enough to actually hold the things you need here.
Sew an American Flag
Sure you can buy a new flag to show your patriotic spirit but making your own will really show your patriotic colors! You'll find free step by step directions here.
Sure you can buy a new flag to show your patriotic spirit but making your own will really show your patriotic colors! You'll find free step by step directions here.
Sew a Clutch Purse
Here you'll find a free pattern and directions to sew a clutch purse that isn't overly large but is large enough to actually carry the things you need.
Here you'll find a free pattern and directions to sew a clutch purse that isn't overly large but is large enough to actually carry the things you need.
Sew a Basic Curtain Panel
A straight simple curtain panel is an easy project if you take things one step at a time. Learn how to sew a basic straight curtain panel here.
A straight simple curtain panel is an easy project if you take things one step at a time. Learn how to sew a basic straight curtain panel here.
Tote Bag with Zipper
I resisted paying $45 for a similar bag and designed my own. This bag has a zipper set down in the top of the bag, securely holding the bag contents and is large enough to pack a weekend get away. You'll find free directions here.
I resisted paying $45 for a similar bag and designed my own. This bag has a zipper set down in the top of the bag, securely holding the bag contents and is large enough to pack a weekend get away. You'll find free directions here.
Sewing Machine Manuals
A sewing machine manual is THE most important sewing machine tool you can own! Find sources for all sewing machines here.
A sewing machine manual is THE most important sewing machine tool you can own! Find sources for all sewing machines here.
Totebag Style Pocketbook
This free pattern is for a tote bag style pocketbook that closes with a zipper and is lined. This tote bag can easily be a pocketbook. Find free easy to follow, directions and pattern to sew your own dressed-up tote bag or tote bag style purse here.
This free pattern is for a tote bag style pocketbook that closes with a zipper and is lined. This tote bag can easily be a pocketbook. Find free easy to follow, directions and pattern to sew your own dressed-up tote bag or tote bag style purse here.
Envelope Back Pillow Covers
You'll find full free directions to sew a simple slip cover for your throw pillows here. Save the expense of new pillows or stuffing by covering your old pillows.
You'll find full free directions to sew a simple slip cover for your throw pillows here. Save the expense of new pillows or stuffing by covering your old pillows.
Fabric Checkbook Cover
You'll find a free pattern and full directions to sew a fabric checkbook cover here. A fabric checkbook cover stops those cracked plastic from snagging your skin and allows you the creative outlet to show your personality.
You'll find a free pattern and full directions to sew a fabric checkbook cover here. A fabric checkbook cover stops those cracked plastic from snagging your skin and allows you the creative outlet to show your personality.
Cool Neck Scarf
Free directions to sew a fast and easy cool neck scarf can be found here.
Free directions to sew a fast and easy cool neck scarf can be found here.
Treadle sewing machine manual
One page of an on going series of a Treadle Sewing Machine manual
One page of an on going series of a Treadle Sewing Machine manual
Singer Treadle Sewing Machine 15-30
Pictures and the sewing machine manual for a 1901 Singer Treadle Sewing machine
Pictures and the sewing machine manual for a 1901 Singer Treadle Sewing machine
Sew a Clothes Pin Bag
You'll find free directions to make your own pattern and clothes pin bag, that will last for years. Mine lasted 5 years left outside all the time, even through winters.
You'll find free directions to make your own pattern and clothes pin bag, that will last for years. Mine lasted 5 years left outside all the time, even through winters.
How To Sew Expensive Looking Professional Lined Drapes In A Day
Jennifer Thoden shares her directions for making simple lined drapes with illustrations here.
Jennifer Thoden shares her directions for making simple lined drapes with illustrations here.
Creating Halloween Costumes
Halloween is ruled by creativity. Visit over 134 pages to gather inspration, time saving tips and directions!
Halloween is ruled by creativity. Visit over 134 pages to gather inspration, time saving tips and directions!
Sew a Fabric Women's Wallet
A women's wallet is a small item that can cost a fortune. Use your fabric scraps to sew wallets that are you and leave you with money to put in the wallet!You'll find a free pattern and directions for a wallet that has a coin section and credit card section here.
A women's wallet is a small item that can cost a fortune. Use your fabric scraps to sew wallets that are you and leave you with money to put in the wallet!You'll find a free pattern and directions for a wallet that has a coin section and credit card section here.
Hemming Pants
Information on how to adjust, take up, or let down the hem in a pair of pants can be found here. With information to obtain professional results.
Information on how to adjust, take up, or let down the hem in a pair of pants can be found here. With information to obtain professional results.
Summer Picnic Sewing
Get ready for your summer picnics by sewing things that will make the table pretty, keep the food safe and the work fun!
Get ready for your summer picnics by sewing things that will make the table pretty, keep the food safe and the work fun!
Free Intermediate Projects
Starting a new craft is always challenging but starting with a project designed for beginner, intermediate or advanced sewing skills is half the battle.
Starting a new craft is always challenging but starting with a project designed for beginner, intermediate or advanced sewing skills is half the battle.
Sew Your Own Duvet Covers
On line directions for sewing your own duvet covers for quilts and comforters
On line directions for sewing your own duvet covers for quilts and comforters
Free Shrug Patterns
A shrug is the perfect solution to cover bare shoulders and add style to an outfit. Convert a tee shirt or other ready made item to make your perfect shrug. Explore the free patterns to sew a shrug here.
A shrug is the perfect solution to cover bare shoulders and add style to an outfit. Convert a tee shirt or other ready made item to make your perfect shrug. Explore the free patterns to sew a shrug here.
Sew a Cell Phone Case
Sewing your own cell phone case, or making one as a gift allows you to have any print or color you want. Find a free cell phone case pattern and directions for a basic flip style cell phone here.
Sewing your own cell phone case, or making one as a gift allows you to have any print or color you want. Find a free cell phone case pattern and directions for a basic flip style cell phone here.
Sew a Fabric Shawl
A simple free pattern to keep your shoulders covered on a chilly evening and still wear a seductive dress.
A simple free pattern to keep your shoulders covered on a chilly evening and still wear a seductive dress.
Bum Bag
Recycle by using old jeans to create a unique pocketbook. You'll find free step by step directions here.
Recycle by using old jeans to create a unique pocketbook. You'll find free step by step directions here.
Sew Your Own Pillow cases
Find an assortment of pillow case directions here.
Find an assortment of pillow case directions here.
Bib From a Towel
Free directions to convert an ordinary hand towel or finger towel into a baby bib can be found here.
Free directions to convert an ordinary hand towel or finger towel into a baby bib can be found here.
Flanged Pillow Sham
Flanged pillow shams add to your bedroom decor and are simple to sew. Follow free step by step directions here.
Flanged pillow shams add to your bedroom decor and are simple to sew. Follow free step by step directions here.
String Drawstring Backpack
Free pattern for a simple drawstring backpack. This light-weight backpack is perfect for day trip toting and gym clothes. Make a couple to keep in your luggage. They take up very little space and solve the inevitable problem of packing the extras you always come home with.
Free pattern for a simple drawstring backpack. This light-weight backpack is perfect for day trip toting and gym clothes. Make a couple to keep in your luggage. They take up very little space and solve the inevitable problem of packing the extras you always come home with.
Fabric Baby Grab Ball
You'll find free directions and a pattern to sew a fabric baby grab ball. This ball is created with sections that are designed for a baby hand.
You'll find free directions and a pattern to sew a fabric baby grab ball. This ball is created with sections that are designed for a baby hand.
Cording & Piping
Piping is edge treatment that can add detail to home decorating, pillows and clothing. Find full directions to learn how to create your own so you can make piping the color or pattern that you want it to be here.
Piping is edge treatment that can add detail to home decorating, pillows and clothing. Find full directions to learn how to create your own so you can make piping the color or pattern that you want it to be here.
Trick wallet
This trick wallet works magic. Use up fabric scraps to make a trick wallet that will last much longer than the widely available paper version.
This trick wallet works magic. Use up fabric scraps to make a trick wallet that will last much longer than the widely available paper version.
Simple Tote Bag
Find the suggested sewing skill requirement to sew a simple tote bag and a photo of the finished tote bag here.
Find the suggested sewing skill requirement to sew a simple tote bag and a photo of the finished tote bag here.
Sew A Baby Receiving Blanket
All babies need blankets! Here are directions to make your own for a special gift, or to save money at the store.
All babies need blankets! Here are directions to make your own for a special gift, or to save money at the store.
Tote Bag Style Purse
You find photos of the finished bags, totes, clutches, pocketbooks and purses made with the free pattern available on this site and the suggested sewing skill level for completing the project.here. Follow the links to make your own purse for every outfit or traveling need.
You find photos of the finished bags, totes, clutches, pocketbooks and purses made with the free pattern available on this site and the suggested sewing skill level for completing the project.here. Follow the links to make your own purse for every outfit or traveling need.
Simple to Sew Potholder
You'll Find free directions to sew a simple useful and durable potholder. This is a great beginner project that teaches measuring and straight seams.
You'll Find free directions to sew a simple useful and durable potholder. This is a great beginner project that teaches measuring and straight seams.
Clutch Purse
Find information about a free pattern to sew a clutch purse that is large enough to actually hold the things you need here.
Find information about a free pattern to sew a clutch purse that is large enough to actually hold the things you need here.
Sewing Projects Index - Sorted by Degree Of Difficulty
If your not sure what level project your skills measure up to , but you want to try sewing a free internet project, check here first
If your not sure what level project your skills measure up to , but you want to try sewing a free internet project, check here first
Sew Your Own Removable Cushion Covers
Full online directons to make your own cushions and removable covers for your garden, patio, or benches, using fabric scraps
Full online directons to make your own cushions and removable covers for your garden, patio, or benches, using fabric scraps
Make Your Own Nurse Cap
Free pattern and directions for making a Halloween costume nurse's cap
Free pattern and directions for making a Halloween costume nurse's cap
Insulating Can Wrap
An insulating soda can or juice box wrap keeps the beverage cold and identifies who's is who's at a party. You'll find free directions to sew your own can insulating wrap here.
An insulating soda can or juice box wrap keeps the beverage cold and identifies who's is who's at a party. You'll find free directions to sew your own can insulating wrap here.
Sew Your Own Hair Scrunchies
Follow these free directions to have create a scrunchie to match every outfit. Make a box full from scraps as a great gift! These directions allow mass production and no hand sewing.
Follow these free directions to have create a scrunchie to match every outfit. Make a box full from scraps as a great gift! These directions allow mass production and no hand sewing.
Sergers And Over Lockers
A starting point to understanding sergers
A starting point to understanding sergers
Sew for Pets -- Sew a Small Pet Bed - A perfect cat bed
Save a bit on where you find pet hair by making you pet its own bed. Find a free pattern and directions here.
Save a bit on where you find pet hair by making you pet its own bed. Find a free pattern and directions here.
Duffel Bag
You find photos of the finished bags, totes, clutches, pocketbooks and purses made with the free pattern available on this site and the suggested sewing skill level for completing the project.here. Follow the links to make your own purse for every outfit or traveling need.
You find photos of the finished bags, totes, clutches, pocketbooks and purses made with the free pattern available on this site and the suggested sewing skill level for completing the project.here. Follow the links to make your own purse for every outfit or traveling need.
Grocery Bags
You find photos of the finished bags, totes, clutches, pocketbooks and purses made with the free pattern available on this site and the suggested sewing skill level for completing the project.here. Follow the links to make your own purse for every outfit or traveling need.
You find photos of the finished bags, totes, clutches, pocketbooks and purses made with the free pattern available on this site and the suggested sewing skill level for completing the project.here. Follow the links to make your own purse for every outfit or traveling need.
How To Thread A Sewing Machine
a simple how to on threading a sewing machine
a simple how to on threading a sewing machine
Sewing Ruffles and Gathers
You can add ruffles and gathering to almost anything you sew. Understanding how ruffles are formed will help you buy and cut the correct amount of fabric. You'll find all the information, with tips and tricks, you need here.
You can add ruffles and gathering to almost anything you sew. Understanding how ruffles are formed will help you buy and cut the correct amount of fabric. You'll find all the information, with tips and tricks, you need here.
Pressing Open a Seam
Pressing is the answer to avoiding a homemade looking sewn project. Learn how to properly press open a seam to achieve professional appearing results when you sew.
Pressing is the answer to avoiding a homemade looking sewn project. Learn how to properly press open a seam to achieve professional appearing results when you sew.
Sun Bonnet with a Ruffle
We all know that one of the keys to preventing skin cancer is starting early. Sew sun bonnets to protect your toddler from sun damage. Find a free pattern and directions here.
We all know that one of the keys to preventing skin cancer is starting early. Sew sun bonnets to protect your toddler from sun damage. Find a free pattern and directions here.
Make A Beach Bag
On line directions and applique patterns for making a beach bag
On line directions and applique patterns for making a beach bag
Firm Purse Bottom Solutions
Sewing your own pocketbook leaves endless possibilities but how do you make the bottom strong enough to not sag? Learn how here.
Sewing your own pocketbook leaves endless possibilities but how do you make the bottom strong enough to not sag? Learn how here.
Sew a Duffel Bag
Have a bag ready for any quick get away! Personalize your duffel bag so you can find it in the airport luggage. You'll find free pattern and directions here.
Have a bag ready for any quick get away! Personalize your duffel bag so you can find it in the airport luggage. You'll find free pattern and directions here.
Back Seat Vehicle Organizer
I have kids and a mini van. It never ceases to amaze me how much clutter can accumulate in the back seats. Here I am giving you full directions to create a place for the kids to store all their traveling treasures.
I have kids and a mini van. It never ceases to amaze me how much clutter can accumulate in the back seats. Here I am giving you full directions to create a place for the kids to store all their traveling treasures.
Yo-Yo Sewing Projects
You've been bitten by the bug and have bags of yo-yos ready to make something... what being the question. Find all kinds of inspiration and ideas here.
You've been bitten by the bug and have bags of yo-yos ready to make something... what being the question. Find all kinds of inspiration and ideas here.
Sew a Plastic Bag Caddy
Keep those plastic grocery sacks handy and ready to be reused by storing them within reach. You'll find free directions to sew a fabric caddy that can be hung within reach here.
Keep those plastic grocery sacks handy and ready to be reused by storing them within reach. You'll find free directions to sew a fabric caddy that can be hung within reach here.
Dish Liquid Apron
Everyone is always looking for a quick project to spiff up a kitchen. Here's free directions and a pattern to sew a dish liquid bottle apron that can be made to match any decor!
Everyone is always looking for a quick project to spiff up a kitchen. Here's free directions and a pattern to sew a dish liquid bottle apron that can be made to match any decor!
Sew A Hooded Scarf Sewing Project
Here's a simple project to turn a strip of fabric in to a usable item
Here's a simple project to turn a strip of fabric in to a usable item
Fabric Women's Wallet
You find photos of the finished bags, totes, clutches, pocketbooks and purses made with the free pattern available on this site and the suggested sewing skill level for completing the project.here. Follow the links to make your own purse for every outfit or traveling need.
You find photos of the finished bags, totes, clutches, pocketbooks and purses made with the free pattern available on this site and the suggested sewing skill level for completing the project.here. Follow the links to make your own purse for every outfit or traveling need.
Cellphone case
You find photos of the finished bags, totes, clutches, cases, pocketbooks and purses made with the free pattern available on this site and the suggested sewing skill level for completing the project.here. Follow the links to make your own purse for every outfit or traveling need.
You find photos of the finished bags, totes, clutches, cases, pocketbooks and purses made with the free pattern available on this site and the suggested sewing skill level for completing the project.here. Follow the links to make your own purse for every outfit or traveling need.
Sewing a Seam
Seams are a basic sewing technique that are called for in almost everything you sew. Learning everything you can about a seam can assure perfect results. Find that information here.
Seams are a basic sewing technique that are called for in almost everything you sew. Learning everything you can about a seam can assure perfect results. Find that information here.
Tote Bag With A Zipper Closure
A simple bag with a zipper for all kinds of uses
A simple bag with a zipper for all kinds of uses
Sew Fitted Sheets
Find everything you need to know to sew your own bed sheets here. Full directions to make 45" wide fabric into bed sheets or convert flat sheets to fitted sheets.
Find everything you need to know to sew your own bed sheets here. Full directions to make 45" wide fabric into bed sheets or convert flat sheets to fitted sheets.
Choosing Seam Finishes
What a waste to sew something and have it fall apart the first time you wash it. Seam finishes preserve a sewing item and add strength to the seam. Find your seam finish options here.
What a waste to sew something and have it fall apart the first time you wash it. Seam finishes preserve a sewing item and add strength to the seam. Find your seam finish options here.
How to Sew a French Seam
A French seam is a seam which encloses the seam allowance. Find step by step directions to sew a French seam here.
A French seam is a seam which encloses the seam allowance. Find step by step directions to sew a French seam here.
Drawstring Backpack
Find the suggested sewing skill requirement to sew a simple drawstring backpack and a photo of the finished backpack here.
Find the suggested sewing skill requirement to sew a simple drawstring backpack and a photo of the finished backpack here.
Sew a Gym Bag
I needed a bag that would hold my gym sneakers and keep them clean as well as my water bottle for gym class. You'll find free directions and the pattern I created to fill my gym class needs here.
I needed a bag that would hold my gym sneakers and keep them clean as well as my water bottle for gym class. You'll find free directions and the pattern I created to fill my gym class needs here.
BBQ Apron
Summer Barbecues, Father's Day, birthday gifts, what ever your reason a barbecue apron is always useful! Free, full directions to sew a bbq apron can be found here.
Summer Barbecues, Father's Day, birthday gifts, what ever your reason a barbecue apron is always useful! Free, full directions to sew a bbq apron can be found here.
Sew a Chef's Hat
A Chef's hat can be part of a costume, part of a uniform or just for fun. You'll find free directions to sew a chef's hat here.
A Chef's hat can be part of a costume, part of a uniform or just for fun. You'll find free directions to sew a chef's hat here.
Sew Your Own Cloth Napkins
Complete free directions for sewing your own cloth napkins with mitered corners can be found here.
Complete free directions for sewing your own cloth napkins with mitered corners can be found here.
Tie a Perfect Bow
Tie the perfect bow to decorate clothing, a package or any bow need. Find free directions here.
Tie the perfect bow to decorate clothing, a package or any bow need. Find free directions here.
Sew a Pillow With Piping Edges
You'll find free directions, in a variety of sizes, to sew your own pillow with corded edges. Making pillows that have removable covers allows you to change the look of your room by reusing pillows.
You'll find free directions, in a variety of sizes, to sew your own pillow with corded edges. Making pillows that have removable covers allows you to change the look of your room by reusing pillows.
Swim Suit Cover-Up
Use a beach towel to create a simple elastic topped swim suit cover-up for the beach or pool side. You'll find free step by step directions here.
Use a beach towel to create a simple elastic topped swim suit cover-up for the beach or pool side. You'll find free step by step directions here.
Infant Hooded Bath Towel
A hooded bath towel is a staple for any infant or toddler. You'll find free directions to sew a hooded baby bath towel here.
A hooded bath towel is a staple for any infant or toddler. You'll find free directions to sew a hooded baby bath towel here.
Book Cover with Zipper
Find the suggested sewing skill requirement to sew a fabric book cover that closes with a zipper and has handles here.
Find the suggested sewing skill requirement to sew a fabric book cover that closes with a zipper and has handles here.
Machine Embroidery Basics
Machine embroidery is a beautiful addition to any sewing or fabric. Learn the basics you will need to know to be an educated consumer.
Machine embroidery is a beautiful addition to any sewing or fabric. Learn the basics you will need to know to be an educated consumer.
Sew A Tooth Fairy Pillow
Full online directons to make your own Tooth Fairy Pillow,
Full online directons to make your own Tooth Fairy Pillow,
Make An Insulated Lunch Sack
Uses pieces from your scrap stash and create a durable, washable lunch sack.
Uses pieces from your scrap stash and create a durable, washable lunch sack.
How To Make A Throw Pillow Cover
a simple how to on covering a throw pillow
a simple how to on covering a throw pillow
Sew Simple Custom Curtains
Making your own curtains can seem like a scary project. This article presents step by step instructions to sew curtains that are what you want.
Making your own curtains can seem like a scary project. This article presents step by step instructions to sew curtains that are what you want.
Sewing Lesson Index
This page is an index to ALL of the free sewing lessons that have been offered on About Sewing. Learn to sew in a step by step method, gradually building your skills.
This page is an index to ALL of the free sewing lessons that have been offered on About Sewing. Learn to sew in a step by step method, gradually building your skills.
Machine Cover Instructions
All sewing machines are shaped a bit differently. The best cover for a sewing machine is one that you custom make for your sewing machine. Follow these free directions to create a pattern for your sewing machine cover and follow step by step directions to sew a sewing machine cover.
All sewing machines are shaped a bit differently. The best cover for a sewing machine is one that you custom make for your sewing machine. Follow these free directions to create a pattern for your sewing machine cover and follow step by step directions to sew a sewing machine cover.
Free Pillow Patterns to Sew
Sewing pillows is an easy project. The free patterns found here can accommodate a very beginner with simple envelope back pillows and work your way up to adding zippers and more elaborate pillow fronts.
Sewing pillows is an easy project. The free patterns found here can accommodate a very beginner with simple envelope back pillows and work your way up to adding zippers and more elaborate pillow fronts.
How to Sew Flat Felled Seams
A flat felled seam is most commonly seen on jeans. It provides a very strong seam that will not fray. Find directions for how to sew a flat felled seam here.
A flat felled seam is most commonly seen on jeans. It provides a very strong seam that will not fray. Find directions for how to sew a flat felled seam here.
Zipper Pouch
Find the suggested sewing skill requirement to sew a a great travel pouch that closes with a zipper here.
Find the suggested sewing skill requirement to sew a a great travel pouch that closes with a zipper here.
Weekend Bag
You find photos of the finished bags, totes, clutches, pocketbooks and purses made with the free pattern available on this site and the suggested sewing skill level for completing the project.here. Follow the links to make your own purse for every outfit or traveling need.
You find photos of the finished bags, totes, clutches, pocketbooks and purses made with the free pattern available on this site and the suggested sewing skill level for completing the project.here. Follow the links to make your own purse for every outfit or traveling need.
Free Yo-Yo Clown Pattern
Use your fabric scraps to make yo-yos while you watch tv or wait in the car. Then transform those yo-yos in to a safe fun yo-yo clown project for a great toy! You'll find free directions here.
Use your fabric scraps to make yo-yos while you watch tv or wait in the car. Then transform those yo-yos in to a safe fun yo-yo clown project for a great toy! You'll find free directions here.
Baste
Baste is one othe most common sewing terms you will see when you are learning to sew. Find the definition of baste here.
Baste is one othe most common sewing terms you will see when you are learning to sew. Find the definition of baste here.
Sew Your Own Crib Dust Ruffle
On line directions and measurements for a crib dust ruffle
On line directions and measurements for a crib dust ruffle
Men's Wallet
You find photos of the finished bags, totes, clutches, pocketbooks and purses made with the free pattern available on this site and the suggested sewing skill level for completing the project.here. Follow the links to make your own purse for every outfit or traveling need.
You find photos of the finished bags, totes, clutches, pocketbooks and purses made with the free pattern available on this site and the suggested sewing skill level for completing the project.here. Follow the links to make your own purse for every outfit or traveling need.
Sew on a Flat Button
Simple to follow text directions to learn how to sew on a flat button.
Simple to follow text directions to learn how to sew on a flat button.
Get Prepared To Start Sewing Lessons
Let The Sewing Lessons Begin Note: To learn the most, please follow all the links that are provided.
Let The Sewing Lessons Begin Note: To learn the most, please follow all the links that are provided.
Flower Petal Pillow
Find a photo and links to every thing you need to sew the free pillow patterns available on this site.
Find a photo and links to every thing you need to sew the free pillow patterns available on this site.
Child's Fabric Shapes Book
Free full directions and appliqué patterns to sew an educational fabric child's shapes book.
Free full directions and appliqué patterns to sew an educational fabric child's shapes book.
Singer Treadle Sewing Machine Manual
See a sewing machine manual from 1901 to a Singer Treadle sewing machine, with all the attachments
See a sewing machine manual from 1901 to a Singer Treadle sewing machine, with all the attachments
Sewing Slippers For Christmas Or Any Reason
Here you'll find links to Free and retail slipper patterns, for all your gift giving needs,
Here you'll find links to Free and retail slipper patterns, for all your gift giving needs,
Home Made Paper Dolls
A project to make with your preschoolers to expand their sewing interests and use up small fabric scrapes
A project to make with your preschoolers to expand their sewing interests and use up small fabric scrapes
Save Money by Sewing
A few simple tricks to help you save hundreds, possibly thousands of dollars by sewing.
A few simple tricks to help you save hundreds, possibly thousands of dollars by sewing.
Sewing Projects Index for an Intermediate Skill Level
If your not sure what level project your skills measure up to , but you want to try sewing a free internet project, check here first
If your not sure what level project your skills measure up to , but you want to try sewing a free internet project, check here first
SBS Hanging Towels
Hanging dish towels are a great way to have towels where you need them, when you need them. Sew them yourself to have the color and type you want! You'll find free patterns and step by step directions here.
Hanging dish towels are a great way to have towels where you need them, when you need them. Sew them yourself to have the color and type you want! You'll find free patterns and step by step directions here.
Seam Guides
A sewing machine seam guide assures accurate seams. They are avalable in many forms and may even be in your tool box or stationary. Find options for sewing machine seam guides here.
A sewing machine seam guide assures accurate seams. They are avalable in many forms and may even be in your tool box or stationary. Find options for sewing machine seam guides here.
Five Gallon Bucket Organizer
Reuse old paint or dry wall compound buckets by making an organizer to hold gardening or painting tools. You'll find free, step by step directions here.
Reuse old paint or dry wall compound buckets by making an organizer to hold gardening or painting tools. You'll find free, step by step directions here.
Sew a Men's Bi-Fold Wallet
Sew a men's wallet with this free pattern as a gift or just to have a wallet made in a fabric that expresses who the owner is.
Sew a men's wallet with this free pattern as a gift or just to have a wallet made in a fabric that expresses who the owner is.
Sewing Your Own Kitchen Small Appliance Covers
Full directions and a free pattern to sew your own mixer cover.
Full directions and a free pattern to sew your own mixer cover.
Applique with Fusible Web
Applique done with fusible web is one of the simplest methods. Learn how to applique with fusible web here.
Applique done with fusible web is one of the simplest methods. Learn how to applique with fusible web here.
Sew a Basic Fabric Yo-Yo
How to sew a fabric yo-yo or a gathered circle of fabric is a common question. You'll find free step by step photo enhanced directions to sew a fabric yo-yo here.
How to sew a fabric yo-yo or a gathered circle of fabric is a common question. You'll find free step by step photo enhanced directions to sew a fabric yo-yo here.
Machine Blind Hem Stitch
Many sewing machines have a built in blind hem stitch capability. Learn tricks to using a sewing machine blind stitch to sew hems here.
Many sewing machines have a built in blind hem stitch capability. Learn tricks to using a sewing machine blind stitch to sew hems here.
Toddler's Fluted Edge Hat
Free Pattern and Directions to Sew a Toddler's Fluted Edge Hat We all know that one of the keys to preventing skin cancer is starting early. Sew sun bonnets to protect your toddler from sun damage. Find a free pattern and directions here. toddler baby hat sun bonnet sun free pattern directions toddler baby child sun bonnet hat protection skin cancer
Free Pattern and Directions to Sew a Toddler's Fluted Edge Hat We all know that one of the keys to preventing skin cancer is starting early. Sew sun bonnets to protect your toddler from sun damage. Find a free pattern and directions here. toddler baby hat sun bonnet sun free pattern directions toddler baby child sun bonnet hat protection skin cancer
Sewing Applique Template Library
Templates for monograming and appliques
Templates for monograming and appliques
Elf Costume Shoes
This free pattern for elf costume shoes are fun for school plays,Halloween or just dress up fun. Find the free pattern and directions here.
This free pattern for elf costume shoes are fun for school plays,Halloween or just dress up fun. Find the free pattern and directions here.
Grocery Bag Caddy
You find photos of the finished bags, totes, clutches, pocketbooks and purses made with the free pattern available on this site and the suggested sewing skill level for completing the project.here. Follow the links to make your own purse for every outfit or traveling need.
You find photos of the finished bags, totes, clutches, pocketbooks and purses made with the free pattern available on this site and the suggested sewing skill level for completing the project.here. Follow the links to make your own purse for every outfit or traveling need.
Serger/Overlock Machines
Shopping for a Serger or Overlock sewing machine? Find brief descriptions and price comparison links here. Always look for warrantee information before you buy a machine and when you receive it.
Shopping for a Serger or Overlock sewing machine? Find brief descriptions and price comparison links here. Always look for warrantee information before you buy a machine and when you receive it.
Fabric Grain
Almost any pattern you read will tell you to follow the lengthwise, crosswise or bias grain of fabric. Learn what these terms mean and understand their importance with the information you'll find here.
Almost any pattern you read will tell you to follow the lengthwise, crosswise or bias grain of fabric. Learn what these terms mean and understand their importance with the information you'll find here.
Make Your Own Fabric Tissue Box Covers
Cold and flu season mean tissue boxes are everywhere. Full directions for creating fabric tissue box covers can be found here.
Cold and flu season mean tissue boxes are everywhere. Full directions for creating fabric tissue box covers can be found here.
Sew a Walker Caddy
When someone uses a walker they need both hands on the walker... and some way to carry things they need. Customize a walker bag to meet individual needs, sew them for charity and donate them to hospitals and nursing homes, using these free directions and pattern to sew a walker bag.
When someone uses a walker they need both hands on the walker... and some way to carry things they need. Customize a walker bag to meet individual needs, sew them for charity and donate them to hospitals and nursing homes, using these free directions and pattern to sew a walker bag.
Teaching Children to Sew
A multifaceted feature focusing on sewing and economical supplies for children of all ages and skill levels
A multifaceted feature focusing on sewing and economical supplies for children of all ages and skill levels
Cat Mouse Toy
Full directions and pattern to a catnip mouse for the cat in your life. Consider making extras for an animal rescue organization in your area. Find full directions here and links to find an animal rescue organization near you.
Full directions and pattern to a catnip mouse for the cat in your life. Consider making extras for an animal rescue organization in your area. Find full directions here and links to find an animal rescue organization near you.
Paintbrush Holder
Paint brushes can be kept neat and secure in this fabric paint brush roll. Sew your own to suit your tastes with these free directions.
Paint brushes can be kept neat and secure in this fabric paint brush roll. Sew your own to suit your tastes with these free directions.
Bias Tape Q&A
Bias tape may be purchased or you may make it your self to match your garment. Find details about bias tape here.
Bias tape may be purchased or you may make it your self to match your garment. Find details about bias tape here.
Insulated Soda or Water Bottle Tote
Insulated Totes For Soda & Water Bottles Debbie Colgrove 7/7/04 Bring your own beverage to parades and
Insulated Totes For Soda & Water Bottles Debbie Colgrove 7/7/04 Bring your own beverage to parades and
Is There a Difference In Threads? You Be The Judge!
You've heard the battles over types of thread. Is there a difference in quality among the brands? You be the judge! Microscopic thread views.
You've heard the battles over types of thread. Is there a difference in quality among the brands? You be the judge! Microscopic thread views.
Sewing Kit
When you aren't sure what a tool looks like, it can be difficult to shop for. See photos of sewing tools and learn what they are used for, how to care for them, when to use them, the available options and more.
When you aren't sure what a tool looks like, it can be difficult to shop for. See photos of sewing tools and learn what they are used for, how to care for them, when to use them, the available options and more.
flanged pillow sham
Find a photo and links to every thing you need to sew the free pillow patterns available on this site.
Find a photo and links to every thing you need to sew the free pillow patterns available on this site.
Stay Stitching
The definition of stay stitching as a sewing term
The definition of stay stitching as a sewing term
Zigzag Seam Finish
If your sewing machine can sew zigzag stitches, you can sew a zigzag seam finish. Learn what you need to know here.
If your sewing machine can sew zigzag stitches, you can sew a zigzag seam finish. Learn what you need to know here.
Slit Front Travel Tissue Cover
Travel pocket packs of tissues are great to have in your purse but all to often the plastic rips and the tissues are a mess before you were ready to use them. Make a durable fabric cover for the pack and preserve the tissues until you are ready for them. Full free directions for two styles can be found here.
Travel pocket packs of tissues are great to have in your purse but all to often the plastic rips and the tissues are a mess before you were ready to use them. Make a durable fabric cover for the pack and preserve the tissues until you are ready for them. Full free directions for two styles can be found here.
Fabric Book Cover
Special books deserve special handling. Create a cover for a gift or your own personal use. Directions to make your own pattern for any book are included.
Special books deserve special handling. Create a cover for a gift or your own personal use. Directions to make your own pattern for any book are included.
Dressed Up Sweat Shirt
Sewing A Dressed Up Sweat Shirt - Transform an Ordinary Sweat Shirt Take an inexpensive sweat shirt and turn it in to something extraordinary. You'll find easy to follow directions here. sewing a sweat shirt quick sewing project free sewing projects altering a sweat shirt transform use sweat shirt
Sewing A Dressed Up Sweat Shirt - Transform an Ordinary Sweat Shirt Take an inexpensive sweat shirt and turn it in to something extraordinary. You'll find easy to follow directions here. sewing a sweat shirt quick sewing project free sewing projects altering a sweat shirt transform use sweat shirt
Sewing Lesson - Corded Pillow
Sewing Lesson - Corded Pillow Note: To learn the most, please follow all the links that are provided
Sewing Lesson - Corded Pillow Note: To learn the most, please follow all the links that are provided
Sewing Rooms
A sewing room can turn in to an unmanageable mess with the blink of an eye. See how mine got organized and my favorite tools for the sewing room here.
A sewing room can turn in to an unmanageable mess with the blink of an eye. See how mine got organized and my favorite tools for the sewing room here.
Eye Glass Case
Use fabric scraps and sew this easy eyeglass case. You'll find a free pattern and directions here.
Use fabric scraps and sew this easy eyeglass case. You'll find a free pattern and directions here.
Envelope Travel Tissue Cover
Pocket packs of tissues are great to have in your purse but all to often the plastic rips and the tissues are a mess before you were ready to use them. Make a durable fabric cover for the pack and preserve the tissues until you are ready for them. Full free directions for two styles can be found here.
Pocket packs of tissues are great to have in your purse but all to often the plastic rips and the tissues are a mess before you were ready to use them. Make a durable fabric cover for the pack and preserve the tissues until you are ready for them. Full free directions for two styles can be found here.
Sew a Binder Cover
Vinyl binders never make it through the school year. Make a durable fabric cover to convert an inexpensive binder into one that will last using the free directions found here.
Vinyl binders never make it through the school year. Make a durable fabric cover to convert an inexpensive binder into one that will last using the free directions found here.
Total Fabric to Sew Curtains
Calculating the amount of fabric you need to buy when you want to make curtains is the second step... measuring and deciding what you want is the first. Learn more about calculating the amount of fabric you need to purchase to make your own curtains here.
Calculating the amount of fabric you need to buy when you want to make curtains is the second step... measuring and deciding what you want is the first. Learn more about calculating the amount of fabric you need to purchase to make your own curtains here.
Hearts & Cut Work Sweat Shirt
Free, full, step by step, online directions Dress up a sweat shirt. An economical project to transform an inexpensive sweatshirt.
Free, full, step by step, online directions Dress up a sweat shirt. An economical project to transform an inexpensive sweatshirt.
Wedding Ring-bearer Pillow
This ring pillow eliminates the need to fuss with tying and un-tying ribbons during the ceremony. The pillow shown here was used at my daughters wedding. You'll find free directions to sew a ring bearers pillow here.
This ring pillow eliminates the need to fuss with tying and un-tying ribbons during the ceremony. The pillow shown here was used at my daughters wedding. You'll find free directions to sew a ring bearers pillow here.
piping split back
Find a photo and links to every thing you need to sew the free pillow patterns available on this site.
Find a photo and links to every thing you need to sew the free pillow patterns available on this site.
Costume Mouse and Cat Ears
Free directions and patterns to make cat or mouse costume ears on a headband for a fun play item or costume needs.
Free directions and patterns to make cat or mouse costume ears on a headband for a fun play item or costume needs.
Sew Hems
If we were all the same height and build all clothes off the rack would fit properly.Since we are all different, we usually need to hem clothes. Learn how and find all the information you need here.
If we were all the same height and build all clothes off the rack would fit properly.Since we are all different, we usually need to hem clothes. Learn how and find all the information you need here.
Hand Sewing
Hand sewing can be a relaxing thing to do when you are watching television or waiting for an appointment. Learn how to correctly form stitches and what they are here.
Hand sewing can be a relaxing thing to do when you are watching television or waiting for an appointment. Learn how to correctly form stitches and what they are here.
Duck Tape Clothes, Roses, Wallets and More
Who would have thought, when I was learning to sew, that there would be a contest for prom clothes made from Duck Tape with $5000 scholarships being awarded... not me! I'm game for almost anything that keeps introducing sewing to every generation! Find all kinds of Duck Tape creations here.
Who would have thought, when I was learning to sew, that there would be a contest for prom clothes made from Duck Tape with $5000 scholarships being awarded... not me! I'm game for almost anything that keeps introducing sewing to every generation! Find all kinds of Duck Tape creations here.
Fabric Canning Jar Covers
Here you'll find directions with a photograph to accompany each step to se a fabric canning jar cover. Directions with visual cues make learning to sew easy.
Here you'll find directions with a photograph to accompany each step to se a fabric canning jar cover. Directions with visual cues make learning to sew easy.
Replace a Zipper
Jeans usually have topstitching that is almost impossible to match. Learn how to replace the broken zipper without disturbing the topstitching here.
Jeans usually have topstitching that is almost impossible to match. Learn how to replace the broken zipper without disturbing the topstitching here.