DIY Fabric Pumpkin Free Sewing Patterns
A super quick and easy way to make a potholder with scrap fabric you have lying around. These potholders are the perfect housewarming gift!
There is no anxiety sewists dread more than the anxiety that comes when you are snipping away at your precious fabric. The saying "measure twice, cut once" is there for a reason. If you cut your fabric incorrectly, it can ruin a project and it can cost you a ton of money. That's why we have this quick guide on How to Cut Fabric. This resource is going to provide you with the basics of cutting fabric for sewing and more. Fabric is not cheap and if you do not know how to cut fabric properly, it can do some serious damage. It is even harder to learn how to pin and cut a pattern on the fabric. You have to cut your fabric to match your piece, ensure that your print is going the right way, and make sure that you cut the right side facing out. Stressed out yet? Don’t worry, sewists. That’s why we are here yet again to help you out. This sewing guide is going to give you the top 5 things you can do to cut fabric perfectly every single time. For more sewing inspiration, sign up for our e-newsletter!
DIY Fabric Block Zipper Pouch Free Sewing Pattern and Tutorial
When your project calls for stiff fabrics, there are glues, wallpaper paste, and commercial stiffeners you can use to create that look. Learn more here...
How to Sew with Knit Fabrics Tips for Beginners. Learn how to sew knit fabric. Find out what type of thread and needle to use and machine settings.
Sewing knits and stretchy fabric beautifully is actually very easy, and this can all be done on a sewing machine. No serger required.
Learn how to choose sewing machine needles to sew denim. Whether you're sewing jeans or upcycling denim, these tips will help you.
If you have an overflow of scrap fabric in your craft room you and your family can have lots of fun creating any of these cool scrap fabric projects. These DIY crafts with fabric are great for all ages to get creative with! If you're looking for a perfect upcycled project, here are multiple to choose from.
Double Pinwheel & Peeping Cats Quilt Blocks. Free Pattern and Tutorial
Raise your hand if you're good at misplacing your car keys. I know I am! I haven't always been this way and I'm pretty sure the little helpers running around my house have something to do with it. Today's tutorial may help out a little with those keys and other small belongings that like to hide from us when we need them most. How about a lanyard that is easy, attractive, and convenient? All we have to do is hook our keys onto the lanyard ring and they are suddenly a lot harder to lose! Let's get started with this easy lanyard tutorial from Morgan: To start, we will need a scrap of fabric that is 4" wide by 40" long, and a D-ring. If you don't have a scrap this long, why not try a patch work lanyard? Simply sew multiple scraps together that are 4" wide until you have a 40" strip. Now we will take our strip, fold it in half length wise, and iron so we have a nice crease. Open the strip back up so the crease is going down the center. Now we will fold both of the long sides in so that they meet at the crease in the center, and iron. Once ironed, fold it in half again lengthwise like we did in the beginning. The original center crease we made will be along the bottom and the two folds will be lined up at the top, like a bias tape as shown below. Do not sew the edges. Now slide our D ring onto the strip as shown below. On each end of our strip we will unfold the edges and line the two ends up right sides together. Pin and sew, creating one continuous loop. Press the seam open and fold the fabric back into place. Now we will topstitch 1/8" in from the edge along both sides, moving the D-ring out of our way as we sew. Now find the D-ring and fold the lanyard strip flat around it, as shown in the picture below. Sew across the strip 1/2" from the D-ring. And just like that you are finished with a quick and easy lanyard for your keys, name badges, gym passes and whatnot. Happy sewing y'all, Morgan
Here are 11 tips that you need to know before you start sewing minky fabric! It's the softest fabric and great for beginners! Click to see the tricks!
This felt dragon has so many adorable details, including wires in the wings so that you can move them! Follow our tutorial to make your own.
I had a few old sweatshirts lying around and I wanted to give them a totally new look. Each of these projects are super easy to do and under about $15 each to m…
Learn how to easily do an embroidery pattern transfer on light fabrics, which pens and other tools you can use and which methods I like the best!
DIY Fabric Dinosaur Free Sewing Patterns & Paid
Learn how to prewash fabric before sewing your projects to avoid shrinking and other common issues like fraying when you do.
Have you ever wanted to transfer a special photo onto fabric, t-shirts, or bags? As it turns out, you can do just that in a day with only a few supplies. It's a great craft idea for children's parties, as well as a fun way to customize...
This Waistcoat Stitch tutorial shows just how easy this crochet stitch can be! Learn how to do the Waistcoat stitch and make crochet hats, bags, cup cozies, and more with this dense and versatile crochet stitch.
The Maypole design is the fastest baby quilt pattern you can make! It's beginner friendly and made using large strips of fabric.
Learn how to naturally change the shade of your fabric with a tea-dye. It's easy, and anticipation over the results are part of the fun!
Learn to make a puff quilt with precut fabric with a step by step guide and video tutorial.
An easy sewing tutorial to make fabric bowl covers with elastic. A great alternative to plastic wrap and foil. Wash and re-use as needed.
A guide to everything related to double gauze fabric. What double gauze fabric is, how to care for it, what projects you can use it for, and where to buy.
How To Make A Puff Quilt The Easy Way ~Bubble Quilt ~ Puffer Quilt. Free sewing Tutorial
We are so lucky here at Birch Fabrics, to be able to partner with some very talented ladies from the crafting community. Here we have an Elephant Plushie Pattern and Tutorial by Christina McKinney, a creative contributor to our Birch Fabrics blog, momma, photographer, and all around awesome person! Check out her adorable pattern and tute!
Gathering fabric is beautiful, but it is also time-consuming. In this article, you will learn the easiest and fastest way to gather fabric. Any kind of it!
Fagerborg Baby Jacket Knitting Pattern
Learn this simple method of fabric letter applique without using iron-on-adhesive or fusible web! Includes fabric letter patterns!
There is an easier way to bind a quilt: use the backing fabric. Learn how in this tutorial from NewQuilters.com. #bindingaquilteasy, bindingaquilttutorial
Discover the beauty of minimalist designs and create your own capsule wardrobe with these versatile sewing patterns.
This easy zipper pouch tutorial shows exactly how to sew a simple bag using scrap fabric and a zipper of any size. Great for beginners!
Shirring is an old technique, I know. (Shirring and smocking aren’t actually originally done with elastic…..but it sure makes things easier. And faster.) Sometimes I assume everyone knows how to do it. But then I get another email asking how to shir (or smock) fabric. So it reminds me I shouldn’t assume…………..because it is …
Sharing step by step instructions for how to sew a hole, rip or tear in your clothes, making your favorite tee or pair of jeans last longer.
Since my grandson is into video games with tanks and planes and battles, he’s got me thinking in terms of weapons and fire power, too. The Scrap Wars in my studio are going to be facing a new…
a step-by-step tutorial on how to make your own fabric alphabet letters - love these! they are a perfect handmade gift idea
How to easily transfer images onto fabric. Make these easy DIY throw pillows using a simple technique for transferring images onto fabric.
Have you ever wished your upholstered furniture was a different color? Or, do you have a piece of upholstery that has been faded by the sun that you wish you could fix? Well, today I have a quick project that may help! Today, I’m going to show you how you can transform that piece of furniture by dyeing upholstery fabric. Can you change the color of a fabric chair? Earlier this year, I was ready to make a change in my living room and said goodbye to the gray upholstered chairs that I've had for many years. In their place, I found some
