I used to spend hours on gift wrapping, channeling Martha Stewart to get the perfect artisan look with fresh greens and layered papers. Or maybe I dreamed that.…
Left: Faux Leather Shopper, Right: Trendy Faux Leather Handbag Back in the 1970s, I wanted my mom to buy me a real leather jacket. Unfortunately, she was only prepared to spend for one made of synthetic leather. As much as I wanted to believe it looked genuine, it just looked fake. Today's fake – excuse
Little stuff? Zip it up! A zippered pouch is always handy, whether as part of a matched set as we’ve done here or on its own to hold…
These sweet little sachets take such a tiny bit of fabric, you could easily make a basket of them from just a couple eighth yard cuts of fabric.…
This one tutorial gives you all the basics you need to create the first of what will likely be many, many zipper pouches. Even if the mere mention…
There are so many times you need two hands free (Look Ma… No hands!), and this clever little organizer is a great solution. It can slip onto a belt…
R is for Read-to-Me. This super cute Alphabet Bunting tutorial not only creates a banner that looks great, it’s also a secret learn-to-spell game. All the pennants have…
Since 2008, the Designer Mystery BOM has been one of Fat Quarter Shop’s most popular project events. For this 10th anniversary year, they have another amazing crew of…
Yes, that is an interesting spelling in the title above, and it’s meant to be that way. The Loominous collection by Anna Maria Horner is indeed luminous with…
Looking back through the year’s projects is always one of our favorite things. It’s a little amazing, even to us, to see all the creativity that’s stacked up…
Buttons are among the most basic methods of fastening one thing to another. They also make a pretty embellishment all on their own. We love them lots… until…
How many times have you said it, possibly shouted it? “I can’t do that!” “I’m not good enough.” “This does not look like the picture!” We’re all guilty…
There are lots of ways to find what you’re looking for at Sew4Home. Scroll through the home page teasers. Browse and click the main navigation tabs. Look in…
Fast, meet fabulous. Together, you’re going to turn an ordinary gift card into a personalized present. With a little bit of felt and a few rows of pretty…
Like your favorite pair of lounging pants or comfy sweatshirt, sometimes you just gotta have a loose fit. Today’s pillow follows suit with a relaxed and roomy cover…
Quick and easy gifts are in demand year ‘round! We’re here to help, along with our clever friends at Dritz®, bringing you a trio of cute accessories you…
Pieced strips of colorful cotton and wavy, free motion stitching give these coasters the look of a tiny quilt. They’re a wonderful last minute gift idea for the…
Some mornings it feels like I make about 20 trips out to my car. Get all the way out there… Oops! No keys. Get all the way out…
Decorative stitching against a neutral canvas gives this slouchy bucket bag a great hipster style. We used the beautiful stitches available on the Janome Memory Craft 9900, which go up to…
I used to spend hours on gift wrapping, channeling Martha Stewart to get the perfect artisan look with fresh greens and layered papers. Or maybe I dreamed that.…
Your project instructions call for two yards of 60″ wide fabric, but the fabric you want to use is 45″ wide. Hmmm… attempting to dredge up that old…
Where has the year gone?! Thanks to the debut of our new book, as well as all the exciting Sewing Escape events, 2016 has buzzed by in a…
Gather up your favorite scraps of fabric and trim, leftover buttons or beads, and some new sheets of craft felt. Then, get ready to fire up your imagination…
Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at Sew4Home! It’s a glorious day for family, friends, and food. But if you’re searching for an excuse to sneak out of the…
While the cornucopia dates back to Greek Mythology, its graceful shape and overflowing harvest is now most commonly associated with Thanksgiving. A cornucopia looks especially festive on the…
If you’re looking for bold color and design, you’d be hard-pressed to find anything more dramatic than the fabrics by Kaffe Fassett. His latest collection for FreeSpirit Fabrics…
Technology can be a wonderful thing. The ability to have immediate access to a sewing pattern is one of those wonderful things… unless you run into trouble with printing.…
Holiday get togethers and family celebrations are the perfect excuse to “get your girlie on!” These happy half aprons in two sizes are made in pretty quilting weight…
There is fine, and then there is Aurifil fine! Aurifil’s newest thread collection is their 80wt super fine, 100% cotton wonder. We were thrilled to be selected as…
Color Block is a classic fashion trend and is just as fabulous for home décor. It has a cool 60s vibe in a bold, modern style, and no…
Top: Sew4Home’s Liz Johnson and Bradley Mitchell, Director of Marketing at Aurifil, discuss the new 80wt Aurifil Egyptian cotton thread on FaceBook Live (check out the full video…
Back when I was attending parties in patent leather mary janes and hair bows, party favors were low-key and unassuming. If you were really lucky, you might score…
Handmade wines, oils, and vinegars are super popular these days, and the Internet is filled with wonderful recipes. If you have some unique, homemade blends planned as gifts…
We were inspired to bring back this classic Halloween project not just because it’s a fast and fun decorating idea for the upcoming spooky season, but also because…
“Stand up straight!” That admonition rang in my ears throughout my childhood. And, while I am grateful for my excellent posture, there are times when I like a…
THIS GIVEAWAY CLOSED 10/21/16. THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATEDIrresistible. That is the word to describe these little tins. I think we all have a pretty-little-box gene that kicks…
There’s nothing like a thick, snuggly blanket to make everything better. And, there’s nothing easier than our blanket tutorial. A handsome binding in alternating fabrics is set against…
Accurate pressing is one of the most important parts of the construction process. Having a tool that holds precise, narrow folds and clean angles is critical. And, if…
Babies and their entourages (sometimes referred to as parents) are always on the go: to the store, the park, the playgroup, the zoo, anywhere and everywhere. When they’re…
As sweet as…? You fill in the blank! For our part, we’re going to go with: as sweet as a fresh batch of birthday cupcakes with extra sprinkles.…
Walk into any store selling clothing or accessories this season, and right there in the front display you will see it: faux fur! It is everywhere, especially these…
Designed to be the perfect size to drop into a larger bag or tote, these little pouches are really too pretty to hide! They’re long and slim with…