A yard of fabric is the length of the fabric, not the width. Therefore, a yard of fabric can be different in size based on the width of the fabric. The length of the fabric is always measured and cut off the bolt in a yard measurement or fraction of a yard. How Big is…
Fat quarters are perfect for sewing projects! Fat quarter bundles are inexpensive and are a great way to get a variety of fabrics for smaller projects or quilt patterns. If you can’t find these pre-cut fabrics or want to use a certain fabric that isn’t already cut into a fat quarter, this guide will show…
Make a mini stuffed pumpkin with some felt and thread. It is so easy to hand sew these cute miniature decorations for Fall. They are so small that the stuffing is cotton balls! Here’s some ideas of how to use these hand sewn pumpkins: This is just one of our Halloween felt crafts that can…
These free printable Christmas ornament sewing patterns are easy beginner sewing projects for the holiday season. All of these handmade ornaments have free templates and an easy tutorial for fun Christmas sewing projects. Some of these DIY Christmas ornaments use a sewing machine, while others use hand sewing. So there is literally something for everyone!…
Should you pre-wash fabric before starting a sewing project? Sometimes yes, but often the answer is no. Honestly, I prewash fabric only about 20% of the time. Pre-washing new fabric is a topic of much debate among sewists and a matter of personal preference. While prepping unwashed fabric for the first time isn’t difficult, it…
This sweet candy cane heart ornament is easy to sew with our free pattern. The large ornament is also a perfect gift topper, too! We used scrap fabric to make this handmade candy cane ornament because you don’t need a lot of fabric! This is just one of our many free Christmas ornament sewing patterns….
No pattern is needed to make this easy DIY neck gaiter to keep your nose and face warm and protected! Make it in three easy steps! You may also like our DIY fleece neck warmer for colder weather. Helpful Tips for Making A Neck Gaiter How to Sew a Neck Gaiter (with No Pattern) Supplies…
This easy DIY jar opener is an easy sewing project perfect for beginners! Using simple stitches and inexpensive materials, you can quickly make a jar gripper in 15 minutes or less! Materials Used A jar opener uses fabric as well as a grippy material, such as shelf liner or rug grips. I used shelf liner…
Use an inexpensive chair pad to make a pretty purse that costs less than $2! This Dollar Tree DIY sewing project is so much fun to make to add a custom accessory to your wardrobe for each season. This clutch-style purse is such a fun DIY fashion accessory! Here are the easy instructions for using…
These witch hat pencil toppers are perfect for Halloween! They work as pen toppers, too. Kids will love using these at school for the holiday season! Hand sew these pencil toppers with felt scraps and our free pattern. This felt craft is a great Halloween craft for kids, tweens and teens. Consider adding these felt…
