This article provides a comprehensive guide to sewing with fur, covering topics from the history of fur use and its ethical considerations to the practical steps of preparing, repairing, and sewing pelts. It offers advice on selecting quality pelts, usin...

Basic sewing tools are needed for beginning items. A few are essential to use in constructing a sewn item. As you progress in your sewing skills, you may want to include other supplies for more advanced projects. Other supplies make the process easier. Vi...

Step-by-step instructions on how to make a reversible 18" tied pillow.

Step-by-step instructions on how to make a beach bag towel.

Step-by-step instructions on how to make t-shirt quilts.

Step-by-step instructions on how to make a phone charging holder, lanyard wallet, and travel tissue cover.

USU Clothing and Textile Training in 2020 on how to make a japanese rice bag.

Step-by-step instructions on how to make cuffed knit slippers.

Step-by-step instructions on how to quilt using squares.

Step-by-step instructions on how to make a youth elastic waist skirt.

Step-by-step instructions on how to make a fleece-tied pillow.

Step-by-step instructions on how to make straight grain quilt borders.

Step-by-step instructions on how to make a reversible 16" tied pillow.

Step-by-step instructions on how to make a quilt-as-you-go table runner.

Step-by-step instructions on how to make a chenille hotpad.

Step-by-step instructions on how to make a single crochet double hotpad.

Step-by-step instructions on how to make an iPad cover.

Information on machine applique techniques and how to do it!

This is a great quilt for beginning and experienced quilters. Step-by-step instructions are included on how to make this baby rail blues quilt.

Step-by-step instructions on how to make a mitered corner baby blanket.

This is a simple basic slipper for knitters just learning how to knit. Two strands of worsted weight yarn are used to make the slippers more durable (and warm).

Tips and instructions on machine quilting.

Step-by-step instructions on how to make a fleece stocking hat.

Step-by-step instructions on how to make a Christmas loom stocking.

Step-by-step instructions on how to quilt a square onpoint.

Step-by-step instructions on how to make a bordered hem skirt.

The triangle is a basic quilt block shape. Half-square triangles are easily made from two squares and cut on the diagonal from corner to corner. When cut the diagonal line is a true bias edge that stretches and distorts very easily. Sewing the bias seam b...

Step-by-step instructions on how to make a reading pillow.

Step-by-step instructions on how to make knitted nesting pincushion.

Instructions to make a four-square pillow.

Step-by-step instructions on how to make a crocheted market bag from recycled plastic grocery bags.

Cotton yarn is a good yarn to use for a dishcloth. It is absorbent, stronger wet than dry, machine washable and can be bleached if needed. These dishcloths are easy and fun to make. Make several and give them as gifts.

Step-by-step instructions on how to make an easy hot pad!

The traditional method for making a prairie point edging requires individually cut squares of fabric that can be positioned in several ways to create a variety of edgings. There is another way, though, to make a prairie-point edge that is faster and eas

Making your own knitting needles can be fun. Yarn will not slip as easily on wooden knitting needles, making them a good choice for beginners.

Step-by-step instructions on how to make a dropped waist skirt with ruffles.

Step-by-step instructions on how to make a reversible 14" tied pillow.

This pattern is for a quick and easy wall hanging using a pre-printed panel for the center and added borders to make it the desired size. It has wider borders on the sides to trick the eye into thinking that the borders are the same size on all four sides...

Step-by-step instructions on how to make a chalkboard with pockets.

The final step in finishing a quilt is putting a binding on the edge of the quilt. A crosswise grain binding is cut across the width of the fabric and is straight. This is used for straight-edged quilts. Quilts that are curved need a bias edge that will b...

Step-by-step instructions on how to make a basic Crochet Slipper.

Thread a needle the same color as the binding. Pull the binding over the edge of the quilt and to the back. Hand stitch the binding hiding the stitches in the fold. Continue around the quilt. Miter the corners in the same fashion as when sewing it on with...

Step-by-step instructions on how to make an easy table runner!

Step-by-step instructions on how to make a mini purse hunting pouch.

Step-by-step instructions in making a designer pillowcase.

Looms for knitting come in all sizes and shapes. There are square, triangle, round or oval ones which can be used to make a variety of knitting projects. These frames can be used for flat knitting as well.

Step-by-step instructions on how to make a patchwork pouch.

Step-by-step instructions on how to make a charity pillow case (assembly line method).

Cotton yarn is a good yarn to use for a dishcloth. It is absorbent, stronger wet than dry, machine washable and can be bleached if needed. These dishcloths are easy and fun to make. Make several and give them as gifts.

Step-by-step instructions on how to make a fleece blanket with half hitch knots.

Step-by-step instructions on how to make a mitered corner blanket.