How to Clean + Care for Outdoor Fabrics

We worked with Waverly to test their Sun โ€™nโ€™ Shade outdoor fabrics. Our step-by-step fabric care tutorial shows how flexible these outdoor fabrics can really be. And, youโ€™ll also get to learn a bit about this interesting company.

Tulip Garden Machine Embroidery Designs

How about some lovely custom tulip designs to bring the fun and freshness of Spring to your next machine embroidery project? Free Downloads, plus we show steps for creating our pretty Tulip Garden pillow.

Make a Shirred Sundress

Learn how to do elastic shirring; itโ€™s easier than you think thanks to elastic thread. Then, whip up a super cute summer sundress in your favorite fabric. Includes links to the full shirring tutorial and a matching sun top.

How to Make and Attach Piping

Learn to pipe like a pro. From types of cording to determining length and yardage to making the bias strips to finishing the ends. You can certainly buy packaged piping, but making your own means you pick the perfect size and fabric.

Successful Sewing With Laminated Cottons + Oilcloth

Laminated cottons, oilcloth, and other “sticky stuff” … sure – they can be a little tricky, but don’t avoid them! They’re pretty and pliable and great for all kinds of projects. Simply follow our favorite tips for success.

Binding Basics for Quilts, Blankets + Throws

We use binding on lots of projects and we get lots of compliments about how nice it looks. We also get lots of questions about how we managed to pull that off! This tutorial summarizes the binding basics you need to know.

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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.

How to Make Your Own Tassels

Tassels are the “jewelry” of home dรฉcor, adding an elegant finish to your project. And, like jewelry, they can be expensive to buy and the selection of colors can be limited. No problem for you with our no-hassle DIY tassel tutorial!

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