Build your bag-making foundation. You’ll learn (or practice if you’re already a pro) how to make box corners, assemble layered handles, create bold topstitching, pattern match a pocket, insert a magnetic snap, and more ...

Our popular owl pals are 18" tall x 16" wide – a perfect size for hugging or laying your head for a nap. We especially love their big, bright eyes; they’re staying wide awake so you can doze safe and sound. There’s a full pattern set ...

This apron is one of our most popular ever. The free downloadable pattern allows you to cut the front and back as single panels. We love the retro style of the sweetheart neckline and mini-sweet pockets ...

Lightly padded, slim, and tufted with soft felt and floss rather than hard buttons; these floor pillows make fast and easy extra seating for casual gatherings. If you’re brand new to tufting, this is a good way to start ...

This fancy zippered clutch is perfect for weddings, evenings out + more; and it's a fun way to use some of your prettiest fabric and lace scraps. The fabric peeks through the lace overlay for a lovely textured combination ...

Binding! When you’re new, the questions are many: yardage, cutting, making, and attaching! We address how to calculate the amount of fabric you need, how to join strips, which foot to use, even why you need to use bias binding in the first place ...

If you are brand new to garment sewing, test your wings with this project. Learn how to apply facings, make a simple square sleeve, create a self-belt with belt loops, and get some fussy cutting practice ...

Pain in the neck?! One of these fast and easy neck pillows is great for proppin' your noggin for reading, napping and more. They have the perfect contour and softness to cradle your head and neck in comfort. A great gift idea ...

Learn contortion pleating, which involves twisting the gauze into a bound bundle then drying it in a conventional dryer or a microwave prior to final air drying. Learn to crinkle, then learn to make this gorgeous tasseled scarf ...

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Simple ribbon necklaces are a striking accent that can work with nearly any outfit. We show you 5 no-sew solutions that combine beautiful ribbon and some standard jewelry findings. A fun activity for kids and teens ...

Standard bench cushions are certainly available in stores, but I think we can all agree they never, ever, EVER fit quite right. Make your own, using our easy-to-follow directions to get a perfect fit and a pro finish ...

Bigger than a coaster but smaller than a placemat – a mug rug is just the right size at your desk, in the sewing room, or on a small table in the living room or den. Our design adds a unique little pocket with its own napkin ...

Create a beautiful chair cushion with accent piping and nice square corners but without any stress! There's no side gusset; we use easy box corners instead. And the piping is attached as individual strips, so no tricky corners ...

Pretty fabric gift envelopes you can customize. Use florals + brights as we did or switch colors + prints to match the season or occasion. They tie shut with a clever pull-thru bow. And, we’ve included a free gift card download ...

The construction of a body pillow is similar to a standard pillow case – just a lot bigger. We show you an easy way to use a tuck to create the look of a flap between the top and bottom sections. Perfect as a beginner project ...

Add a romantic touch to hair accessories, pillows, or as a pin on a sweater or jacket. You could even fill a bowl with these flowers as a gorgeous centerpiece. They’re super easy and take just tiny scraps of fancy fabric ...

A pouf is the structured ottoman's casual cousin – laid back and soft around the edges. Try our foam and batting solution, which allows the pouf to take on both sitting and footrest duties as well as being able to hold a tray ...

Layers of double gauze give this tablecloth its lovely drape. The deep ruffles are made from two differently colored panels sewn together. We show you how, with some clever gathering, to attach the ruffles with just one seam ...

Learn to pipe like a pro. From types of cording to determining length and yardage to making the bias strips to finishing the ends. You can certainly buy packaged piping, but making your own means you pick the perfect size and fabric ...