Our Citrus Holiday series continues as we introduce Christmas Dining Room, with eight new tutorials plus a how-to on setting a citrus-themed table. From a lemony tablecloth beset…
"There's more than one way to stuff a pillow." I've never actually heard that used as an expression. But when I look at all the materials now available for filling pillows, it really rings true. From natural fillers like feathers and fiber to the latest high tech fluff, you can choose a stuffing that's
Bias tape is a great and much-used accent for all types of home dec projects. But how many of us have braved the hours of tedious folding to create a good amount of it, or burned our fingers trying to iron the perfect crease? Well, snuff out those burnt fingers, because there is a great
Stroll through many antique shops and you’re bound to find a sweet and colorful yo-yo quilt. First made popular in the 1930s, the small, gathered circles that create…
Buttons are one of the greatest, and cheapest ways to add a bit o’ bling to a project. However, with the button comes something many sewers find intimidating:…
A piece of fabric inserted to enlarge or add strength. In garments a gusset is often inserted to add freedom of movement.
The best parties begin with a theme, and if you can stay within your theme using decorative accents, food and music, you’re on your way to creating a…
Colorway is a textile industry term used to describe versions of the same design produced in different colors.
Crazy patch quilting incorporates small scraps of many different fabrics into one block. It came into vogue in Victorian times as a way for ladies to show off…
WOF is an abbreviation for Width of Fabric. This means that you would cut pieces of fabric as long as the width of the fabric, or the width…
I can’t even begin to guess how many different fabrics there are in the world. Of course, any fabric can be used by itself, but fantastic results can…
Itโs tempting to skip it, but itโs a lot like the difference between a nicely toned body and one that isnโt. Just like you can skip exercising, you…
Do you keep every scrap of fabric youโve ever had, even the small pieces you think youโll never use? You may want to consider therapy. Or perhaps you…
I love fabric. I never seem to come home from the fabric store with just the fabric I need for my project. It eventually became an organizational disaster……
Nothing says, “I’m a home decor professional” like a covered button. These personalized accents are easy to make, and take your creation to a new level. Makeย one usingย the…
You probably have something in your house right now with potential to become a pressing cloth. A section of an old white cotton bed sheet works fine. The…
Choose an adjustable height board with a padded cover and a cotton or muslin cover. Avoid the outer-space-suit reflective covers
The best irons hold a consistent temperature, produce plenty of steam and don’t constantly tip over when upright.ย
What’s the diff between pressing and ironing? Both can be done with your steam iron, but pressing and ironing are as different as jumping rope and roller skating.
Pins are an indispensableย sewing tool. They’ll eventually poke you, but you’ll have to forgive and move on because they keep your pattern pieces in place, hold your seams…
Like any job or hobby, using the right tools makes your project go more smoothly and quickly, and usually yields a more professional finished product. Sewing is no…
Have you ever hit your side mirror driving your car into the garage? If so, you're for-sure going to want a needle threader. It is the wayย for anyone without eagle vision to thread a needle. Many sewing projects require a bit of hand sewing to finish up a job. Not every machine can sew on
At Sew4Home, we do everything possible using a sewing machine. It's so much faster. However, there are times when hand sewing is necessary. Instead of searching the junk drawer for that needle you thought you saw awhile ago when hunting for the tape, stock up on these five basic types of hand-sewing needles. Hand sewing
If only there were a tool that did the opposite of scissors… a handy tool that would uncut fabric after a mistake. How great would that be! Until…
A miter is a corner seam that comes together at a precise 45ห angle, like a picture frame.
ย A Slip Stitch is a stitch created with a hand sewing needle rather than your sewing machine. It joins two folded edges (or a folded edge and…
Pattern notches are the marks (usually triangle shaped) printed on a pattern’s cutting edge. They are used to line up two or more pieces of fabric that you…
Patchwork is a classic quilting pattern, but you can use a mini version of it to create a colorful pillow. Want a vibrant and fun toss pillow? Use…
This project started with a plain beige table runner and place mat set from Target. A little boring all on their own, they made the perfect background for…
Nap refers to the short raised fibers on the surface of certain fabrics such as corduroy, velvet and velour. Fabric with a nap looks different from different angles,…
My assignment was to write about window treatment hardware. You’ll notice that’s not the title of this article. Windows are a BIGย subject and the more I dug, the…
A ready-made cushion in one of a variety of standard shapes and sizes; the filling may be down, feather/down, polyester fiberfill, or bamboo.
The ubiquitous lint roller. Like most people, I keep one in my closet to remove lint and pet fur from clothing, and one in the laundry room for…
Sewing over pins is faster than removing them, but itโs a gamble. Often, the machine needle misses the pin, but when it doesnโt it can break your needle,…
Dining every night with a cloth napkin isn’t just for landed gentry and restaurant critics. It can be a fun and practical tradition for your family. At the…
This is a super versatile pillow that will work any room. Simple choose your fabric patterns and colors to create the appropriate “look”: novelty fabrics for the nursery,…
Take an off-the-shelf sheet set, stitch a series of vertical buttonholes along the top of the sheet and the open edge of the pillowcase(s), then weave designer ribbon…
Shopping for fabric can be overwhelming. There are so many different colors and types of fabrics available, and the prices can range from a few dollars a yard…
Whoever discovered you could use cheap spring clamps to hold your fabric for measuring and cutting is a genius. For me, they’re one of the Nine Essential Measuring…
General Inquiries & Feedback To contact Sew4Home for general inquiries and feedback, please send an email toย feedback@sew4home.com Please note: S4H does not sell products. If you’re interesting in…
It’s free. It’s quick. And it gives you full participation in the Sew4Home community, including our contests that often are centered around random drawings from posted comments. All…