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Sewing Projects for the Home

Online instructions for making tableskirts, bolsters, pillows, shower curtains, and many other home sewing projects. See how easy it is to make many of these for a custom look.
  1. Sewing Decorative Pillows
  2. Sewing Slipcovers
  3. Sewing Tablecloths

Ways to Use Expensive Fabric on a Budget

So you’ve found a fabric you absolutely love… but it is just too expensive to use everywhere in your room. What to do? Buy less of it and use every inch wisely. Here’s how.

Fabric Land

Browse first quality home fabrics online, most at 50% off. Search by style (sheers, florals, stripes, etc.), or by manufacturer (Waverly, Ralph Lauren, etc.)

Feature Library from Threads Magazine

Links to a few online articles for home sewing projects including pillows, sofa wraps, and window treatments.

How to Hand Sew

Photos and tips on securing fabrics with hand sewing. From Upholster.com.

Make a Futon Cover

How to make your own futon cover from sheets, from Digs Magazine.

Mosaics 101

Here's a simple tutorial with photos from HGTV that explains the basics of making mosaics and will have you grouting in no time.

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