Sewing

Sewing Machine 101

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Kelly's mom shares tips and tricks on how to master the sewing machine.

Sewing Patches: Ideas and Inspiration for Creating Unique Art on Your Clothes

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Patches, whether embroidered, appliquéd, chain-stitched, machine or hand-sewn, are the perfect way to cover up stains, holes or ugly logos.

How to Make a Denim Rug

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Put the softness of a well-worn pair of jeans underfoot by transforming old denim into a soft and fringy rug.

Faux-Fur Pillow How-To

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Add a bit of texture to your home with this easy-to-sew accessory.

Edgy Cross Stitch Patterns You Need Now

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This is not your grandma's embroidery hoop. Check out our favorite cross stitch patterns with funny quotes, pun-tastic sayings and tons of attitude.

Turn Tired Kitchen Towels Into Bespoke Embroidered Linens

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Create your own heirloom linen tea towels to dress up your kitchen.

4 Tips for Sewing Sheer Fabrics

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Learn the tricks for setting stitch length, creating a straight line and more on sewing sheer fabrics.

DIY Reversible Cloth Napkins

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Dress up your table with handmade reversible napkins in any pattern.

Importing Embroidery Design

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See how to import design and select color with sewing machine software.

How to Make a Leather Passport Holder

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Never lose your passport again: Make this easy leather and fabric holder so your passport is stylish and easy to find.

Canvas Tote

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Robert Stadnycki incorporates his painting skills into another one of his crafty endeavors — totes and purses.

Sew a Playful Flower Brooch

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Add some sunshine and style to a child’s outfit with this soft flower brooch.

How to Create a Collaged Purse

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Assemble Asian-style fabrics to create a unique, stylish purse.

Circle-Spiral Appliqué

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Circle-spiral appliqué involves cutting out a random circle, spiral-cutting into the center of the circle, and then sewing the resulting spiral down to a base fabric with a straight stitch. Courtesy of Etsy.com

Simply Stylish Tote Bag

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Tote bags are a practical and stylish gift for any woman — from teacher to new Mom to Grandmother — simply change the fabric pattern or size to suit the tote's recipient.

Turn a Shirt Into an Apron

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Upcycle a button-down shirt into this apron with minimal sewing required.

How to Sell Your Art Online

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Learn how to turn your creativity into cash flow; follow our pro-level advice for selling arts and crafts online.

Secrets to Selling Your Art at Craft Shows

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Want to sell your work on the craft show circuit? Here’s the inside scoop on making the most of your experience.