Sewing: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Your Own Pillow cases
Find an assortment of pillow case directions here.
Find an assortment of pillow case directions here.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
How To Thread A Sewing Machine
a simple how to on threading a sewing machine
a simple how to on threading a sewing machine
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sergers And Over Lockers
A starting point to understanding sergers
A starting point to understanding sergers
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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,
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.
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,
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Stay Stitching
The definition of stay stitching as a sewing term
The definition of stay stitching as a sewing term
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.
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.
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.
Scented Hot Pad
This simple project is a great way to protect your table and depending on the scent you use, you can make your family think they are having hot apple pie. Find free full directions here.
This simple project is a great way to protect your table and depending on the scent you use, you can make your family think they are having hot apple pie. Find free full directions here.
Dressing Up Denim
Why pay extra for designer jeans when you can make them yourself Learn about ways to embellish denim here.
Why pay extra for designer jeans when you can make them yourself Learn about ways to embellish denim here.
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.
How to Sew A Simple Sachet
Here's a simple project that makes a great little gift or package decoration. A simple sachet is a great beginner sewing project. You'll find free directions here.
Here's a simple project that makes a great little gift or package decoration. A simple sachet is a great beginner sewing project. You'll find free directions here.
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.
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.
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.
Envelope Back Pillow Cover
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.
Wedding Ring-bearer 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.
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.
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.
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 A Dog Bone Neck Pillow
Use up your Polar Fleece scraps and make something useful
Use up your Polar Fleece scraps and make something useful
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.
Pillow Ruffle
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.
Fabric Paint And Applique For Sewing Embellishment
A tee shirt project combining fabric paint and appliques
A tee shirt project combining fabric paint and appliques
Sew a Basket Liner
Baskets can be an inexpensive home decorating item, but do you know that they basket is made of safe materials? Keep contents in a basket safe and clean by sewing a liner for any basket. You'll find free directions to sew a basket liner for a round, sloped sided basket here.
Baskets can be an inexpensive home decorating item, but do you know that they basket is made of safe materials? Keep contents in a basket safe and clean by sewing a liner for any basket. You'll find free directions to sew a basket liner for a round, sloped sided basket here.
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.
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
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.
Bra Strap Holder
Summer clothing sometimes allows bra straps to be in sight. Here's a simple way to sew a bra strap holder that will keep your bra strap hidden.
Summer clothing sometimes allows bra straps to be in sight. Here's a simple way to sew a bra strap holder that will keep your bra strap hidden.
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.
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
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.
Make Your Own Zippered Travel Pouches
A simple sewing project to make zippered travel pouches.
A simple sewing project to make zippered travel pouches.
Ruffle
A ruffle added to the edge of a pillow changes the entire look of a pillow. You'll find free directions to show you how to add a ruffle to a pillow here.
A ruffle added to the edge of a pillow changes the entire look of a pillow. You'll find free directions to show you how to add a ruffle to a pillow here.
Sew for Children and Infants
You'll find links to an assortment of free sewing projects to create children's clothing here.
You'll find links to an assortment of free sewing projects to create children's clothing here.