by David Slone
If you need a gift for a special person, or just need some time to unwind, make a creative handicraft. Crafting is therapeutic when you are feeling stressed, and it also can yield a useful or decorative item. Everyone has some measure of creativity, and with modern kits and patterns, a creative handicraft does not have to end in frustration.
Why You Should Consider Buying A New or Used Sewing Machine on EBay
by Jen C.
If you're looking for a sewing machine, whether new or used, you might not have considered one option for picking yourself up a bargain. eBay!
Success With Plaids and Stripes
by Sarah J. Doyle
Stripes and plaids! They're always fashionable and can be made into the most professional appearing garments that can emerge from the sewing room.
Sewing - A Wonderful Pastime
by David Chandler
To think that in the beginning the only sewing patterns used were to measure from ankle to dirt and chop off the animal skin so that it would not drag on the ground. Now you can get sewing patterns for everything from a simple square sewn together to create a throw pillow to an elaborate wedding dress.
Sewing Buttons by Seth Miller
Sewing is a time-honored craft and a popular pastime. Buttons are an important part of sewing. Buttons are not only used for fastening clothes but also for embellishing them.
Tips for Sewing Delicate Fabrics
by Lenie Riegman
Delicate fabrics are particularly time consuming to work with. Fabric such as lace, silk, organza, etc are difficult to maneuver and make sewing a tedious job.
How Many Feet Do You Have?
by Carmel Baird
How many feet do you have? Or I should say, how many feet does your sewing machine have?
Sewing Tips - Can I Mix And Match Sewing Pattern Pieces
by Marian Lewis
When you sew, many times you want to change the design and have a different collar or sleeve on your garment. Most often, you will look for another sewing pattern that has all the features you are looking for and start the fitting, trial and error process all over again. You don't have to do that. You can mix and match sewing pattern pieces to create your own designs.
Understanding the Vintage Sewing Pattern
by Ian Henman
You have the ability to control your looks if you know how to enjoy sewing. A person who sews well doesn?t worry about the fashion and its influences. They can find the right fit of clothes for themselves in the color of their choice.
How To Make A Sewing Pattern
by Emma Drosy
Buying readymade clothes may be costly. It will also be hard for you to find the set of clothes that fits you well. It is therefore easier and may seem less costly if you can have your own clothes sewn for you. If you know how to sew your dress, it is better. However, before you can actually put the clothes in the machine, you may need to know how to make sewing patterns.
Easy Sewing Pattern Alteration for Full Hips
by Bizhen Lu
You've finally gotten a garment to fit in the hip, but now the waist is too large?is this an indication of full hips? You might think so, but it could be one of two things: large hips or a small waist. A quick look in the mirror will tell the story.
