Turn a LBD into your own personal fashion statement with the perfect holiday accessory: a stretchy velveteen belt adorned with a petal soft flower. Heading out to dinner…
Velvet and velveteen are definitely members of the fabric world’s Specialty category. But, that doesn’t mean they’re too “special” to be part of your sewing stash. All you…
Just a little fancy cutting and a bit of clever seaming, and you can turn a simple fabric border design into an elegant frame with a center medallion.…
As you’ve probably noticed during our first week with Amy Butler’s new Alchemy, we totally love the innovative substrates she’s brought into this collection for Rowan Fabrics. There…
When we talk with our friends in the industry about how to entice new people into the world of sewing, everyone seems to agree a pillow is the…
Recently, you may have noticed many of your favorite fabric designers are starting to offer their new collections in different substrates (or fabric types). It used to be…
We love sewing by machine! It’s fast, it’s easy, and when you have great machines like the Janome models in our S4H studios, it’s almost effortless. But it…
Some pillows are elegant, some are functional, and some are just pure entertainment. Our chubby little peppermint candy of a pillow, in fabrics from Verna Mosquera’s new Pirouette…
One question that always stumps me is when someone asks, “What’s your favorite color?” Whoa! It depends on my mood, which colors I’m working with that day, what…
Whenever we design a little zippered bag here on Sew4Home, we get a huge response. Everyone loves cute little bags. And who can blame us? We all have…
Since we brought you bold mix-and-match placemats on Monday in Ty Pennington’s gorgeous new Fall 2012 collection, of course we need dynamic mix-and-match napkins to coordinate! Although the…
This week we dive into the rich, bold colors and patterns of Ty Pennington. You likely recognize this charismatic home design guru from Extreme Makeover: Home Edition where…
We round out our collection of projects in Melissa White’s Amelie’s Attic collection with a two-for-one day: two pretty organizers for your favorite bag or tote (perhaps the Country…
If you’re heading out for holiday shopping, you need a bag that makes maneuvering the season’s crowded stores and stalls easier, and looks great doing it. We had…