One of my favorite “new baby traditions” is the practice of bringing the siblings of a new baby little gifts to also make them feel special. That is…
Organic cottons have come a long way over the last several years, and one of the companies leading the pack has been Cloud9. We discovered them a couple…
Jazz up your jammie-time with these adorable sleep shorts. There’s one pair for Him with a drawcord and pocket, and one pair for Her with kicky ruffles and…
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…
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…
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…
When a box of faux leather arrived from Fabric.com, it ended up sitting on the floor next to a paper shredder. I had to wonder: do these two…
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…
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…
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
A plain cotton sheet set at a department store might cost $25-$30. But add a line of decorative stitching along the turn-down edge, and it looks like the $99+ set that came out of a fancy catalog. Maybe you don't care for fancy sheets in catalogs – but the point is: a little decorative stitching
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…
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…
These tiny clips are so handy for holding hair in place. They’re lightweight, inexpensive and available everywhere. On the other hand, embellished hair accessories are pricey, so why…
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…
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…
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…
In French, a ‘ruche’ is a ruffle or a pleat. That’s pretty much what it means in English too. But everything sounds so much fancier in French. La…
This ‘Found Fabric’ tutorial is for all our S4H friends out there who, like me, have a hankerin’ for hankies. Although I haven’t used one lately to blow…
A beautiful quilt thrown across a country fence to catch the golden summer sun and a gentle breeze. A pretty picture to be sure. But even better is…
No nursery series would be complete without some type of storage solution tutorial. I remember back when I had my first baby; it was a shock to realize…