Articles related to "Serger"

Stick to the basics when buying your first sewing machine.

Sew many of the items you need for the sewing room with these patterns.

Last week I hit the local thrifty bargain center, to see what I could find that would appeal to my readers. I had just two conditions: the items had to be cheap...

Sew French seams to get a neatly finished edge with no raw edges on either side of the fabric.

When doing a lot of sewing, thread quality is as important for your sewing machine as it is for your project. Quality thread can be inexpensive.

Hooded towels are a handy item to have when bathing a new baby. You can easily sew your own thick, soft hooded towels from a regular bath towel and a washcloth.

Choose versatile, carefree hemp fabric for your next sewing project.

Tips for Sewing and Cutting Lightweight Fabrics for Summer

In a hour, you can make an easy Slanket-like blanket using a free pattern, or no pattern at all. Give it a try.

If you use cloth diapers, you'll want cloth baby wipes to go with them. Fabric wipes are washable and reusable, and you can toss them in the laundry with the diapers.

Receiving blankets are easy to sew, and they make practical gifts for a baby shower or new mom.

Make a custom child's Snuggie-like blanket for someone in your life.

Those who sew can make all sorts of useful outdoor items, such as pillows, table cloths, outdoor banners, windsocks, and decorative flags.

For on-the-go knitting and crochet buffs, a functional (and unique!) hand-made tote bag will keep a skein of yarn in place and keep needles or hooks separate.