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Sewing Tips & Patterns

Sewing is ever popular and has many uses. One of our contributors likes to sew parts of her greeting cards as a way of adding interest. This is our main section of sewing tips. If you don’t find what you are looking for here, use the search box or click on the “Contact” link on the bottom of this page to send us your questions. Visit us often since we are constantly adding new content.

Sewing Articles

Bed Skirts
How to sew your own bed skirt.

Blind Hemming Silk
Tips to get the best results.

Blue Jean Book Bag Pattern
Recycle an old pair of blue jeans using this simple pattern.

Uses for Fabric Samples
Make gifts from fabric sample books.

Knotted Scarf
An easy to make scarf.

Panadiére, A French Bread Basket Pattern
An easy to make pattern for a Panadiére, a French Bread Basket.

How to Stiffen the Pattern

How to Resize the Pattern

Customized Tote Bag Pattern
This is a pattern of one of my personal best sellers, a self-enclosed tote with a customized logo.

Do It Yourself Sewing Machine Repairs
Written by a sewing machine repairman: try these tips before calling for service.

Double Eyeglass Case Pattern
A simple easy-to-make pattern.

Craft Ideas: Embroidery Keepsakes
An embroidery kit that can be dedicated to each child or grandchild.

Decorative Pin Cushion
How to make fancy pin cushions using fabric remnants.

Embroidery Machine Buying Tips
What to look for when buying an embroidery machine.

Fabric Flowers
How to make fabric flowers from cloth remnants and some uses for them.

Finishing a Quilt
The final steps in making a quilt.

Heart Shaped Quilted Wish Pillow
Sleep on your wishes.

Lace Coaster Stabilizers
Ways to stabilize lace coasters.

Mini Quilted Wall Hanging
A beginners quilting pattern.

No Sew Decorator Pillows
A simple way to dress up plain pillows.

How to Dart a Shirt
Sewing tips.

How to Choose a Sewing Machine
Helpful advice if you're in the market for a new sewing machine.

Large Tablecloths
Adjusting the length of large tablecloths.

No Pattern Sewing
How to sew a pair of pants without a pattern.

What is Oilcloth?
What is oilcloth and why is it so popular?

How to Make Oilcloth Totes
Tips on getting professional results.

Quilted Christmas Place Mat
Festive holiday decorations.

Quilted Coaster
How to sew a quilted coaster.

Quilted Lap Robe
How to make a lap robe using upholstery samples.

Quilted Trivet
Make a trivet to match your decor.

Serged Stitch Removal
Pulling serged stitches.

Sew Perfect Mitered Strips
How to sew perfect mitered strips.

Sewing Angles and Curves
Tips on getting tricky pieces sewn correctly.

Sewing Machine Adjustments
How to adjust your sewing machine for optimum results.

Sewing Secrets of the Pros - Part One
From picking the right sewing machine to making a perfect corner, lots of tips are included here.

Sewing Secrets of the Pros - Part Two
More helpful tips.

Sewing Tips: The Right Needle
There’s a needle for every job. See which is best for you.

Sewing Tips: The Right Thread
There a tread for every job. See which is best for you. Sewing Tips: What to Do with Old Thread
The right thread to buy and how to preserve it.

Sewing Velvet
How to get a perfect finish when sewing velvet.

Skirt in a Jiffy
A very simple sewing pattern.

Stretchy Shoe Bag Pattern
Made with Lycra, shoe bags that will fit men's or women's shoes.

The Joy of Sewing
Rekindling an old passion.

A Thread Problem
How to use knotted thread or yarn.

Travel Pouch Pattern
Pattern for a secure travel pouch to wear around your neck.

Using for Upholstery Samples
Some ways to reuse upholstery samples.

Wedding Dress Pillows
Creating memories from your old wedding dress.

Wine Bag Assembly
Tips for easily sewing a wine bag.

Zippered Oilcloth Bag Pattern
Make colorful oilcloth bags.

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