When your baby isn’t resting on this adorable pillow, it can be used for a rousing game of tic-tac-toe. The Nine Patch Center square is a quilting classic…
A dust ruffle catches the eye and brings top-to-bottom cohesion to your nursery décor. It’s as functional as it is decorative – especially when it hangs all the…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text single_style=”” css=””] A note to all our S4H friends and fans: choosing to add bumpers to your crib linens is a personal decision. There have been safety concerns…
Learn to make these simple pillow coverings, and you can change the look of any décor in a few fast and easy steps. This construction has no pesky…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text single_style=”” css=””] We know Sew4Home is all about home dec sewing, but every once in a while, we like to branch out. Besides, we were a little…
You’ve heard the joke: ‘what is an occasional table the rest of the time?’ Well, while you’re laughing, that poor table is sitting there naked. It’s time to…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Did you know the paper napkin made its debut in 1887? While that’s quite historical, we still prefer the cloth napkin. And, making your own festive fabric…
We always like to have at least one project that makes use of leftover fabric scraps. For our Patio Party, we created this fun party banner. Just print…
Your Patio Party guests will stay longer if they have somewhere soft and pretty to sit. Give your chairs comfort and style with a set of custom seat…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text single_style=”” css=””] Rectangular placemats fit great on a square or rectangular table. But a lot of outdoor furniture sets feature round tables. This is one of those…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text single_style=”” css=””] The book of Classic Picnic Decorating says one must always default to the red and white checked tablecloth. We say, “To heck with that!” Besides,…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Every athlete knows it all comes down to the finish. It’s the same with sewing – just not as sweaty. A smooth, beautiful hem makes everything look…
Ask ten different experts the difference between piping and cording and you might get ten different answers. however, you can be sure it does NOT have anything to…
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A generously proportioned “quarter yard” of fabric that measures 18″ x 22″. To understand this you need to do a little math. Fabric is measured in yards. A yard…
The very first pillows were likely just heaps of moss or grass in our ancestors’ cozy caves. However, even the more recognizable fabric-stuffed pillow reaches far back into…
A sewing machine needle designed to work with most types of woven fabrics. The needle tip has a slight ballpoint.
A decorative treatment that covers the top of a window. A valance can be made from draped fabric, a wooden or styrofoam box covered in fabric, or other…
A special sewing foot used to move multiple layers of fabric under the needle. This foot adds pressure from above and “walks” the fabric along in unison with…
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A machine needle that has “blades” on either side of the shaft to make a wider hole for a decorative look.
A popular fusible product made by Pellon ®. It allows you to affix a fabric design on another piece of fabric using a hot iron.
The side of the fabric with no design. If you can see no difference between the sides of your fabric, you can pick which is the wrong side.
A wide stitch that crosses back and forth over the seam in a zigzagging pattern. Can be used as a decorative stitch.
A fold or pleat that is sewn into the fabric.
Contrasting colors that look good next to each other. Usually from opposite ends of the color wheel.
A design cut out of fabric that is sewn onto or otherwise attached to another piece of fabric. This is often done with a satin stitch around the…
A shade made with inverted pleats, which gathers into a series of puffy festoons when raised.
This sewing machine needle has a slightly rounded point that allows it to go through tightly woven fabric without cutting the threads.
A series of close stitches designed to reinforce a point on a seam. Most often used on garments.
A series of long, loose stitches used to temporarily hold together two pieces of fabric during construction.
Filling used for quilts or bedcovers. It’s made of cotton, wool or synthetic fibers and comes in sheets or bats.
A diagonal line in comparison to the up-and-down and side-to-side weave of a fabric.
A narrow strip of fabric that has been cut out diagonally from the material. The strip’s fibers are at a 45 degree angle to the weave of the…
A strip of fabric sewn along the edge of an item like a blanket or tablecloth. It finishes and decorates the edge.
A wide stitch used to bind the raw edge of the material. Often used on blankets, it can be decorative as well as utilitarian.
A specially designed spool which feeds thread from underneath the needle plate, completing each stitch. Usually, bobbin thread shows only on the back side of your fabric.
The large rolls of cloth you see at the fabric store. Widths are vary from 44″ for dress fabric up to 60″ for upholstery fabric.
The hole a button goes into. Can be a hole, slit or even a loop.
Curtains that cover the lower part of a window to give privacy. Often used in the kitchen.
A strip of fabric folded over and sewn to provide a covering for a cord, drawstring or elastic.