The time has come to ditch single-use paper towels! Learn how to make your own reusable paperless towels with Dana Rebmann in her fascinating article and sewing pattern combo. Dana walks you through why and how to make the switch to paperless towels, as well as how to sew your own with her beginner sewing ...
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Keep out awful winter drafts with a rustic chic door draft stopper. Made with durable burlap, this home décor sewing pattern is easy to customize to your own décor style, making it simple to write out a message of your choice with heat bonded letters. Make your home feel comfortable and inviting to guests with ...
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If you’re new to sewing and have found yourself asking how much of a difference prewashing really makes, you’re in the right place. We’re here to break down why you should prewash your fabric, what fabrics can skip the washing machine, and if this same rule applies to quilters. Plus, we’ll also cover some potential ...
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Forget about boring, plain organizers from big box stores and create a chic and sleek custom caddy with this organizational sewing pattern. Keep all of your remote controls in one handy spot with this armrest remote caddy. This DIY organizer is made to fit your furniture, so it’s easy to customize to fit your personal ...
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English Paper Piecing (or EPP as you will sometimes see it written) is a very old technique which is currently enjoying a big revival in the modern world of quilters and sewists. It is cheap to get started (which speaks to its humble origins) and because it is traditionally hand sewn, very satisfying in a ...
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Greet your guests with a beautiful homemade wreath this holiday season. This traditional Christmas wreath features a base of hunter green, gold-dotted fabric, white eyelet trim and a red satin ribbon for the perfect finishing touch. One key detail of this holiday wreath is the rod pocket, which is used to insert a polystyrene wreath ...
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Applique and machine embroidery combine to make these bright and colorful holiday placemats! Made using in-the-hoop embroidery, these Christmas placemats feature applique words like “Merry” and “Jolly,” as well as delicate machine embroidery details around the edges. Make your applique words using fat quarters in fun, holiday prints while using a simple background fabric to ...
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