Skirts were commonly worn by women during the 1940s as part of a suit (or costume...

Here’s a wonderfully simple way to make a pillow. With no zipper, ties, or button...

Grommet curtains are a popular yet uncomplicated style. The curtain panels are .a...

This Azuma style bag is lightweight and distinctively fashionable. Appropriately ...

A serger (sometimes referred to as an overlock or overlocker) finishes fabric raw...

**Needle know-how** The right needle makes all the difference to your embroidery...

A pattern for beginners of all ages, this apron measures about 10-12" tall, about...

This sea-inspired quilt block uses triangles to create simple sails and serves as...

This is a form of overcasting using a machine stitch. Use a zigzag stitch or a p...

Serging is a good way to finish raw edges, since the stitches are formed over a n...

This seam is the simplest method of joining two pieces of fabric. Use it for stra...

A French seam encloses the raw edges, making additional finishing unnecessary. It...

A flat-fell seam is popular for jeans and for reversible garments since it forms ...

A bias binding gives a neat and strong finish to an edge. The bias nature of the ...

This T-shirt dress is a great project for anyone new to sewing as it allows you t...