Life-Saving Breast Cancer Discovery Made After Knitting Needle Pierces Woman's Heart
"Klor knew from watching the medical drama 'ER' that she could bleed to death if she pulled the needle out herself... Ten days later, Klor received a phone call from the hospital — one of the X-ray technicians discovered an enlarged lymph node..."


How to make a unisex belt
guardian.co.uk - UK
Men needn't be left out of the craft scene. Perri Lewis has devised a great project that can be made and worn by either gender: a personalised belt!...


Clothing Repair: Reverse Applique for Sleeves and Pants Legs ...
By Julie Finn
T-shirt or jersey-knit pants with small stains or holes; Cotton or flannel fabric in a desired color or pattern for the appliqué (you can use more jersey fabric for a very small appliqué, but the added stiffness of quilting cotton or ...

Sewing - How to Tie Off Your Thread

We've had many requests to show how to tie a knot after you finish hand sewing something. For example, after you've sewn a button back on a shirt. We've updated the How To Sew By Hand - Basic Stitches article to show this tutorial.

Please pass the link along to all your non-sewing friends! You never know when you'll get stuck in a hotel with button that needs reattaching! Read more...


Crafting 101: How can I enter an online arts and crafts contest?
Examiner.com - USA
Is knitting your favorite hobby? If so, I would recommend checking out the Aslan Trends website for a great contest that ends this summer. ...


Handy tags for pattern notes : Hankering for Yarn - Knitting ...
By Noreen Crone-Findlay
Now, my knitting bag is soooo much lighter, the book isn't getting battered around, and my pattern notes are all sturdy, handy and tied to the project. Fantastic! It works beautifully! Whee…. such a simple little trick, but so neat! ...


Sewing Patterns Pattern Reviews for Simplicity Pattern 7157 Sewing ...
Simplicity's pattern 7157 focuses on Early twentieth century undergarments. Views A and B are full-length petticoats with trim variations. View C is a set of combinations (camisole and bloomers). All pieces button up the front.

Looking for New Knitting Projects This Summer?

Mesh Market Bag with Cell Phone Accessory Pockets
CyberSeams has a free knitting pattern for a mesh market bag with optional accessory pockets! Use it for the beach, for shopping, the gym, or for a summer purse! Read more...




What to do with spare plastic bags
guardian.co.uk - UK
As you might not have as many bags to hand, I haven't written a strict knitting pattern (but if you do want to see how many stitches and rows I used, ...


DIY: Knitted Sofa Throw | Instructables ...
Make a beautiful Knitted Sofa Throw by using the basic knit stitch. This throw is made up of 36 six-inch squares and after knitting each square; you can sew each one together alternating the two colors. For this project, the Red Heart Yarn...


Free Knitted Baby Patterns - Ebook From Knitting Daily · Knitting ...
Knitting Daily has published an ebook, with 7 baby patterns in it. And the best part... it's free! You do have to create an account, but it takes just moments...

Free Sewing Patterns For Summer

How to Make a One-Pattern-Piece Reversible Sunhat - CraftStylish
Don't let patternmaking intimidate you! It's simply drafting shapes based on your measurements. This simple sunhat project is a good introduction to the wonderful world of flat patterns...





Tutorial: Sew a skirt for yourself from one yard of fabric
Darling Petunia shows that one yard of fabric is all you need for a very fashionable skirt. Get the tutorial here!





Reversible Flowerpot Wrap Pattern
By so september
I pulled together my photos and some instructions to share for the reversible flowerpot wrap. The pattern is for a 4 inch terracotta pot. These instructions just show how to make it using two fabrics without any extra embellishing but they would be lovely with a little something extra like some embroidery or beadwork for example....

Indian Embroidery Designs

Indian Folk Designs
A wonderful collection of folk designs from all over India! Keep clicking on older posts to see more. Includes Indian embroidery designs - perfect for embroidery around the neckline of tunic style shirts.

Free Sewing Patterns

Free Patterns and Directions to Sew Insulated Totes For Soda ...
Free Patterns and Directions to Sew Insulated Totes For Soda & Water Bottles Use these free patterns and directions to sew insulated totes For soda and water bottles. Keep your bottled beverage cold! water bottle keep cold beverage soda ...

Cowboy Boot Pillow: Cute Vintage Pattern : TipNut.com
By TipNut
Sunbonnet Sewing Case - Vintage Pattern · Pieced Pot Holders & Recipe Book Cover: Vintage Pattern · Apron Breakfast Set: Vintage Pattern Freebie. Free Daily Tips Subscription Join Over 22019 Tipnut Subscribers and receive your daily fix ...

Free pattern: Froggie softie · Sewing @ CraftGossip
By anneweaver
This pattern was created to make use of a Spoonflower swatch. The cutting diagram is a masterpiece in efficient use of fabric! ...

New From the World of Sewing

New From the World of Sewing

Sewing quilts is purpose, friendship and support is payoff for ...
Press-Enterprise - Riverside,CA,USA
Members bring their sewing machines, irons and fabric pieces. In addition to working on their own project, members collectively have sewn about 25 quilts ...

Century of clothes-making
Galesburg Register-Mail - Galesburg,IL,USA
The plant opened with 10 sewing machines. Cox was the salesman, traveling to seven states, Mosser managed the business, remaining in Abingdon. ...

`Sew Much Comfort' for our wounded vets
Edmonds Beacon - Mukilteo,WA,USA
Merilyn Beck provides the services through a group called “Sew Much Comfort,” a nationwide band of volunteers who take donated clothing and alter it for the ...

How to Save Money on Sewing Patterns: Finding Frugal Fashions and ...
Sewing enthusiasts can find a variety of ways to save money with patterns that are $3 are less, 40 percent off, or even free.