Eclectic Placemat

With so many great techniques in one placemat, itโ€™s challenging to pick a favorite. Is it the unique decorative stitching? The straight line quilting? The patchwork featuring Jelly Roll strips? The itty bitty binding? Itโ€™s all of the above!

Easy + Elegant Rayon Scarves

You canโ€™t beat the sewing ease and fashion versatility of a classic scarf. There are really only two steps: pick a fancy fabric, finish the edge. We show three ways to hem a square and a rectangle – as well as our fave cutting tips.

Square Fabric Baskets in Three Sizes

A set of plants in these cute and clever baskets makes a lovely gift idea. Theyโ€™d also be fun as table decorations for a family gathering โ€“ or set up an assembly line and make matching baskets to adorn the tables at a wedding.

Elephant + Gator Appliquรฉd Pillow Pair

Itโ€™s the call of the wild! Our adorable lumbar pillow pair features a Gregarious Gator and an Amiable Elephant. Youโ€™ll find all the steps for THREE different appliquรฉ techniques: outline and stitch, raw edge, and reverse.

How to Make Covered Buttons

Covered buttons are cool! They add the special touch that says, “Stand back… I’m a home dรฉcor professional.”ย Making them with a kit is easy and inexpensive. We like working with the Dritz kits โ€“ย available in lots of sizes.

Topstitching and Edgestitching Techniques

Learn to achieve tip top topstitching and enviable edgestitching. For embellishment or assembly, stitching visible from the right side is an important detail and its precision can make or break the final outcome of your project.

How to Make Darts

No matter what kind of sewing you do, sooner or later, you will likely have to sew a dart. To get the perfect contour a dart should provide, follow our professional tips for marking, stitching, and pressing. We review 6 styles.

How to Sew an X Box

Itโ€™s a classic way to secure all types of straps and narrow panels: a stitched box with an “X” through the middle. The pattern provides strength and stability, and when done with precision, also adds a pretty detail.

How to Match a Pocket to a Background Panel

When you want a pocket’s motif to precisely blend with the panel on which it sits, all you need is a little extra fabric, some tissue paper, and those tracing skills you learned back in kindergarten. We show you the step-by-step process.

How to Make Flat Felled Seams

If you look down at the inside seam of your jeans, you’ll see a trademark flat felled seam. Itโ€™s a technique to make the wrong side of your seam look as good as the right side. Get our tips and tools for several versions of the seam.

How to Insert a Flat Round Base Into a Tube

If the idea of sewing a 2D item (a flat circle) into a 3D item (a tube) sounds like something from another dimension altogether, read on. We break it down into a simple step-by-step process and even show you two different methods.

How to Insert a Magnetic Snap

Magnetic snaps are indispensable to the construction of bags and more. The secrets to success are: having the time and patience to work in the correct order, and using extra precision in marking and measuring.

How to Make a Rolled Hem on a Sewing Machine

There is one particular type of hem we receive more questions about than any other: the rolled hem. Not to be confused with a narrow hem, a rolled hem is created using a special presser foot. Great for edges on lightweight fabrics.

How to Install Metal Rivets

Rivets can hold thick layers together at points where it would be impossible to stitch with a machine. Theyโ€™re the tough guys of sewing, but are actually quite easy to apply with the right tools and tips.

How to Install Metal Grommets + Eyelets

From getting the spacing right, to cutting holes in the fabric, to the actual installation process, we’re here to prove you can conquer this hardware at home and get a professional result. Plus you get to hit stuff with a hammer!

How To Fussy Cut Fabric Motifs & More

A true Sewing Survival Skill! The word fussy sounds negative. But in the world of sewing, a fussy cut is a beautiful thing.ย It means cutting in a way that precisely captures a specific section of fabric for a specific purpose.

Top 10 Closures: Locks, Snaps, Zips + More

We’ve pulled together our top ten articles that show a variety of ways you can keep things closed.ย Locks, snaps, zips, buttons, and more. If you need closure, we have some great ideas. Let us know which are your favorites.

How to Insert a Rectangular Base into a Tube

If you want a flat, stable base, an inset base panel is the go-to option. Itโ€™s easy, but you do need to carefully measure and mark, then sew each side independently during construction. Follow our steps to achieve an expert finish.

How to Make Continuous Bias Binding

It’s a little bit like the ancient art of origami. You start out with a flat square (or rectangle), and after a few folds, flips, and slices, you have perfect bias strips ready to become custom binding for your next project.

How to Insert Metal Snaps in Fabric

Outdoor jackets, yacht covers, baby clothes – the humble snap does it all. Theyโ€™re easier to use than buttons and more durable than Velcroยฎ. Find out the best tools to use and tips to follow to make inserting snapsโ€ฆ a snap!

How to Appliquรฉ Like a Pro

If you can imagine it, chances are you can appliquรฉ it! With appliquรฉ, you’re free to incorporate almost any kind of graphic into your project. Learn our favorite tips and techniques for finding designs, cutting, applying, and stitching.

Straight Line Quilting Tips + Techniques

We love the quilting art of superstar, Heather Jones. A while back, she was kind enough to give us her favorite tips on straight line quilting. It provides a clean, modern feeling to a design, and is especially cool when densely stitched.

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Chic Ottoman Slipcover

Ottomans tend to get a lot of use, which means a lot of feet, which means they can start to look shabby. Why buy new when you can make a simple cover? S4H to the rescue! Give your favorite ottoman a new lease on life.

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