Our cute quilted case is sized to hold everything from thin readers to designer sunglasses. Batting makes it soft, and the smooth cotton lining will help keep your…
This is a great project to chase away the winter blues and stay toasty warm. We chose rich colors of patterned velveteen as a lovely Valentine’ s Day gift. No need for wrapping paper; simply tie the scarf itself into a big beautiful bow.
When we decided to call our website: Sew4Home, we liked it because “home” is a word that expands beyond the traditional elements of home décor pillows and linens…
My personal choice to “Re-imagine & Renovate” was this book bag. Not only was it super fun to make the first time around, I love the slouchy style.…
This apron shot to the top of our Most Popular list the very day it posted, and although there have been many contenders since it was originally designed…
Last January, we came up with a number of projects designed to give you great ways to use up your fabric remnants. This “Scrap It” series produced many…
It’s Day Two of our 2012 quest to “Re-imagine & Renovate” some of our most popular projects. One project can turn out an unlimited number of ways, depending…
Welcome to 2012! After the whirlwind of the holidays, we thought it was time for a little R&R. Not the traditional “Rest & Relaxation” but even better: “Re-imagine…
There are lots of patterns out there for reusable hot cup jackets, but none with our signature touch: the girly-girl ruffle! Skip that boring ol’ cardboard sleeve and…
Pull out your box of scraps, add some colorful trim, and you can transform a plain set of off-the-shelf kitchen towels into a great gift. Our cute tea towels are trimmed with a simple eight-square patchworked row and highlighted with bright red jumbo rick rack. They'll be fightin' over who gets to dry the dishes!
In the world of design, a ‘project board’ is a very common, very important tool. It’s used to collect pieces of inspiration, idea starters, color and texture samples…
During the recent Lush & Plush Trends series we did with our friends at Fabric.com, we got hooked on working with faux leather. We had a little bit…
This terrific tool qualifies as the perfect stocking stuffer for the sewing enthusiast on your list: a seam ripper with a built-in magnifier and light. The Mighty Bright…
Got BIG dreams of BIG projects? Then this is the task basket you've been waiting for. It has a 51" circumference and is 10" deep. If I'd been paying better attention in physic class, I'd probably also be able to tell you the formula to turn those measurements into total volume or area or something,
This holiday season we are concentrating on bringing you fast and easy gift ideas. You may have already noticed our green “Holiday Gift Idea” button on recent tutorials. In…
Welcome to our second Moda Fabrics Series: a bold and beautiful sewing room in Half Moon Modern. A good sewing space is all about clever organization. Clearing the…
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.
This Romantic Cottage Style apron is a classic beauty with spun sugar ties, triple tier skirt, and a detachable bib. We used a fabulous large motif floral fabric, pairing that with organza neck ties that are long enough to wrap scarf-like with a stylish side bow. Sometimes you want an apron that is a hardworking,
First thing every morning, I see Joel Dewberry fabrics. I used two prints from his Deer Valley collection: Antler Damask in Gourd and Architectural in Goldenrod to make…
One of the more tedious sewing tasks is winding bobbins. I’ll be the first to admit it is my least favorite part of preparing to start a new…
Soft, supple faux leather is much easier to sew with than the real thing. Use it for our elegant handbag – clean and casual enough for the office, but still posh, pretty, and compact enough for a night on the town.
Recently, movie star and trendsetter, Nicole Kidman was photographed holding baby Faith wrapped in a plush pink baby blanket with a lush satin ruffle. Dozens of commenters on the photo demanded to know where she got that adorable blanket. Nicole's not telling, but no worries because we have an even cuter design you can make
We love all the projects we get to create here at Sew4Home, but there are some that rise to the top. Certain special ones we want to keep…
Today's faux fur gives you the luxurious look and feel of real fur at a fraction of the price and without harming any animals. And, because of recent improvements in fabric manufacturing, it comes in an amazing array of rich colors and lush textures. It truly starts out beautiful on the bolt. But if you
The final entry in our Pretty Piped Pillow Series is a gorgeous octagon, which features a double framed square and clever corner triangles. As with the other pillows…
Eat breakfast on it this morning, turn it into a handbag this afternoon. Well... maybe skip the eating breakfast part to avoid orange juice stains. This terrific tote started its life as a pretty placemat! Construction is fast, easy... and inexpensive. All you need are a placemat with an eye-catching design, four plastic grommets, and
Belts are all over the torso this year. From hip huggers that add shape to a shift, waist-cinchers for a pretty feminine look, and empire waist belts for a…
This ScrapBusters project is not only really fun to make, it is an awesome low-cost gift idea. We found the key fob hardware at Ribbon Retreat, one of…
This lovely round pillow allows you to practice a number of techniques that will come in handy on many future projects. There's custom piping, a covered button that creates a tufted center point, and patchwork wedges that come together to form a perfect circle. We offer a free downloadable wedge pattern below. We originally used
You’re a stylish one, Mr. Grinch. If I were a Who down in Whoville, this would be just what I’d wear to whip up my holiday feast. The…
A sewing room sounds like such a tranquil place filled with lovely soft fabrics. But, there are plenty of sharp and pokey… and hot things lurking, and plenty…
Shall we sit and have a sip, and chat about our chums? The third in our series of retro hostess apron tutorials is the sheer magic of Let’s…
We have a monstrous crush on The Ghastlies collection from Alexander Henry Fabrics. “In Ghastlie Manor on Ghastlie Street, there’s a Ghastlie family you need to meet.” The…
Tassels are the “jewelry” of home décor, 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!
Do you remember your childhood bedspread? Most people do. Maybe it’s because we always felt so safe and cuddly under those covers. And we all know when you…
If you think Jacquard, Soutache and Gimp sound like the crew of a pirate ship, you're not alone. Just about everybody who's new to home décor finds the names of sewing trims a little odd at first. But once you become familiar with them you'll want to use them to make your finished projects look
Down on the ground is where all the cool stuff happens. It’s where cars race and roll, where balls bounce best, and where building blocks can spread far…
Keep favorite bedtime books handy with our cute caddy. It slips between mattress and box spring, held in place by the mattresses themselves as well as gripper fabric. Two generous pockets can hold plenty of lil’ literature.
Packing school lunches or even your own lunch for work is the loving way to go, right? You can make sure the meal is full of delicious, nutritious food. Even better if the food is kept at the proper temperature once it gets to its destination. Use this easy tutorial to create your own insulated
Fall is upon us, and with it comes the classic sights and smells of the season: golden falling leaves, cool foggy mornings, and freshly sharpened yellow pencils. This…
Vintage, Retro, Old School… or simply, “Hey, I remember that!” Designs with a nostalgic flavor go by many names, but are universally appealing. We start a new tutorial…