Liz Johnson.Editor.Sew4Home 
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 need to use bias binding in the first place.
When you’re carrying a heavy load in a bag, tote or brief, is there often more slip than grip in your shoulder strap? A strap pad helps keep your shoulder strap balanced and makes the bag easier to carry.
Hot pads provide a great small surface to experiment with embellishment. Since they’ll be around a heat source, you can’t go wild, but subtle touches in natural fibers are so pretty. We used ribbon + decorative stitching.
Pom poms are fun for so many projects. Whether you need one great pom or dozens, a Clover Pom Maker simplifies the task, and each one will be as perfectly puffy as the next. Find some yarn and get ready to get fluffy.
Whether propping open an outside door to capture a cool breeze or holding open an uncooperative inside door, our weighted cube is a smart way to keep doors from slamming and air circulating.
You’ve promised to make a baby quilt. You’ve had nine months to get it done. Right?! Now, the baby is due in a week! What are you going to do? Our fast, but still adorable, Charm Pack Baby Quilt might be the answer.
New napkins are a fast, easy way to add a bit of sparkle to the table. We used a mid-weight metallic linen blend with a wide band of decorative stitching along one side. We also give you a list of the various napkin size options.
For cats or smaller dogs, this pet bed is reversible. One side is a cool cotton, the other side is cozy fleece. There’s an easy-to-insert zipper along one side so you can remove the cover and toss it in the wash.
Two pillows are better than one – especially when they are in two different shapes and sizes. Our Square and Bolster Set also adds great texture and dimension with natural cotton webbing and twisted rope trim.
This soft and sweet nap time pad with its own built-in blanket just might make afternoon slumbers a little bit easier. The roll-up blanket would also be a cozy alternative to the standard flat pad for school-time napping.
Based on one of our most popular “fanny pack” style pouches, we’ve updated both the sample and the instructions to show you how to use lighter-weight fabrics and the proper interfacing to achieve a stylish yet still stable result.
Our grandma was amazing in the way she could take cast-off bits and pieces and turn them into something so very sweet. These five mix and match pillows are inspired by her inventiveness with a variety of scraps and textures.
No more clothes on the floor! Our two-part hamper has an outer structured box with an inner drawstring bag… same idea as your garbage can. Kids can fill ‘er up, then cinch ‘er up, and carry the dirties to the wash.
Has winter weather brought watery eyes and red noses? Don’t let it sneak up without a fashion solution. Make sure you’re prepared with a pretty tissue box cover to help distract you from sneezing.
Whether at home or on-the-go, keeping makeup brushes organized + clean is important. Our handy rollup also has a zippered pocket for small items. A secure compartment is particularly great for traveling. Perfect for pre-cuts!
A 9-part pattern is included to create the beautiful bottom curve, angled bodice, and cute pockets. For our special finishing details, we added just the right touch of decorative stitching and buttons to secure the ties.
For this sweet half apron, why settle for a single skirt fabric when you can feature a double-layer of beauty?! We added jaunty oval pockets trimmed with piping, pretty tucks on the flounce layer, and a rick rack hem on the underskirt.
Careful fussy cutting and renaissance details give this apron its unique style. Pattern downloads are offered for the bodice pieces as well as the pretty oval pocket. Originally done in the Elizabeth collection by Tula Pink.
A quilted top with a plain base. Mixing large and small motifs as well as textures is a great way to balance your design and bring in variety. Finish the look with sleek piping accents and pretty over-the-shoulder straps.
We love the idea of concealing a cutting-edge electronic device inside a vintage wrapper. This sleek pouch has three generous pockets to hold a selection of devices; the front pocket is completely sealed with a zipper.
Leaving the house with a baby can feel like provisioning for an Arctic adventure. You need a generous diaper bag to handle the task. This one features wipe-clean laminate on the outside and a multi-pocket PUL lining.
Details add an upscale look to this slim backpack. We added all the classic carryall styling: from the padded adjustable straps to the fold-over flap with a magnetic clasp to the fully-finished front zippered pocket.
A crisp, cute bag with a bucket shape and cinched top – it’s a silhouette popular season after season. We created our sample in a modern canvas with polished nickel hardware and a twisted cord for the signature drawstring closure.
Keep cords tidy with these quick and easy wraps. We offer two sizes: one small for things like ear buds or chargers, another for larger items, like power cords. They take just teensy scraps of fabric. We used pre-cuts.
It may be a half apron, but it’s full of pretty details. For yourself or as a delightfully easy gift, this adorable apron mixes a lightweight solid cotton with a bold quilting print. We added slash pockets and cute rick rack accents.
This fast and easy pillowcase project demonstrates a construction technique known as “burrito style.” It’s a way to create nicely finished seams inside and out with a quick roll-and-turn method. Give it a go!
A classic triangle with a unique octopus appliqué plus a companion starfish pillow. Make one or make them both. Their brilliant colors and interesting shapes would be perfect as toss pillows in a sunroom or covered patio.
The “fantail” refers to the unique triangular back on our lightweight wrap, which is further accented by a removable tassel. Careful fussy cutting of all the pieces creates a striking style. The instructions also include the matching obi style belt.
No matter what kind of sewing you like to do, there are times you must use a hand needle and thread. Learn our favorite tips and products to help eliminate knots and tangles so you can keep those stitches flowing smoothly.
The box pleat is one of the easiest pleating techniques to master. We’ve used the inverted version to create a pair of simple yet stunning pillows. Use a single or double pleat; we give you measurements for both versions.
Corral important items with this clever clear-view caddy. Fourteen, see-through vinyl pockets allow you to store stuff but still see it so you can quickly grab exactly what you need. For the sewing room or any room.
“Cutting corners” can be a good thing – if you do it correctly. Sharp corners give a project a clean, professional finish. Learn techniques for clipping and stitching corners that will help maintain the best, cleanest shape.
It’s an endless circle of loveliness you can twist into a number of interesting shapes. Try it in lightweight rayon, voile or batiste for a great look to dress up or down for any occasion. Best of all… so very easy to make.
The perfect kitchen gift set. There’s an adorable half apron with two matching hot pads. Bundle up the trio with a set of your favorite recipes and a few kitchen utensils to create a handmade-from-the-heart gift basket.
A Sewing Tool Box Basic! Seam grading is like stair-stepping. It’s the process of turning a standard seam allowance into layered tiers of fabric. The result is less bulk, which means a smoother finish from the right side.
Cardboard wraps do the job, but are they cute + clever or a green alternative? Make your own Cup Cozies, using our patterns and easy instructions. We offer three unique wrap options: snaps, lace-up eyelets, and elastic.
One of the must-have accessories for warm weather is the bandana: as a head scarf, or tied around the neck, pony tail, wrist, or even onto bags and totes. Fashion flash: you don’t have to use traditional bandana fabric!
We used a modern batik for the exterior, but it’s just a small fabric cut; you may already have something perfect in your stash. Braided yarn straps are secured with side loop channels. And a triple tier tassel accents the zipper.
Big and beautiful. Sparkling iron-on letters down one side let you know which items go into the wash and which are headed to the dry cleaner. They’ll make sorting laundry fun! Well… if not actually fun, at least functional.
The toaster probably isn’t the prettiest member of the kitchen appliance family. Keep it accessible yet under wraps with our clever cozy. It features a pretty patchwork accent strip, bright piping all around, and an easy-tie handle.
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