Sewing tutorials, projects and patterns.
Follow along on this sewing tutorial to learn how to use cotton clothesline rope to sew Cotton Clothesline Rope Coasters. Ever since I made my very first basket using cotton clothesline rope, I’ve been sewing ALL the rope things! I’ve made baskets and bowls – some with handles some without. I’ve made placemats and hot …
Learn how to sew a fabric Easter basket in this sewing tutorial. These large fabric Easter baskets measure 9″Hx14″Wx6″D and have a 16″ handle! This large fabric Easter basket will hold ALL the goodies your Easter Bunny wants to bestow upon your little ones (or not so little ones). Plus, you can fold up this …
Learn how to sew a mini lined gift bag with drawstrings. These mini lined gift bags are perfect for holding all sorts of treats, gift cards, gifts, and more! This learn to sew tutorial for a mini lined gift bag is another beginner friendly sewing project. In fact, don’t be surprised if you find yourself …
Learning how to properly wind a bobbin is essential to having good sewing results. Follow these tips on how to wind a bobbin. Did you know there’s a “right way” to wind your sewing machine bobbin with thread? It’s such a simple thing that makes a big difference to your stitches. And will save you …
Learn how to embroider on a cotton clothesline rope basket or bowl to create unique embroidered baskets or bowls. So, last week I shared with you how to sew a cotton clothesline rope basket using your sewing machine, cotton clothesline rope, and the zigzag stitch on your sewing machine. This week, I thought we’d build …
Use cotton clothesline rope to sew a Cotton Clothesline Rope Basket. All you need is cotton clothesline, thread, and your sewing machine! Clothesline baskets or bowls have been around for a while. And, for some reason, I stayed away from them. I think I was afraid my sewing machine just wouldn’t be able to handle …
Learn how to sew a casserole dish cozy or hot pad or koozie for any size dish. Below you’ll find a link to a casserole dish cozy pattern for both a 9×13 and 8-1/2×8-1/2 casserole dish cozy. Ever since we started using our Reversible Microwave Safe Bowl Cozies, I’ve wanted to make a cozy for …
Do you need a little DIY Christmas gift ideas help this year? Sharing my collection of over 50 DIY Christmas gift ideas that will inspire you. Handmade gifts brighten the day for both the maker and the recipient. In fact, giving a thoughtful handmade gift is one of my favorite things at Christmas and all …
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Learn how to sew Christmas trees with this free Fabric Christmas Tree Sewing Pattern. The pattern includes Christmas Tree patterns in 3 sizes. Use up scraps of fabric, dowel rods, wood slices and some embellishments. In fact, you can make your fabric Christmas tree as small or as large as you want! I love to …
Learn how to sew a large Christmas stocking with lining and cuff; the perfect size stocking for Santa to fill! Who doesn’t love Christmas stockings filled to the brim with toys, treats and goodies from St. Nick?! Christmas stockings have always been one of my children’s favorite things about Christmas. Their stockings were always filled …
Would you like to learn how to sew? Come learn all about Hooked on Sewing – the website that puts the fun back in learning to sew. One of the most popular blog posts on The Birch Cottage blog is a sewing tutorial and pattern I shared on how to sew a reversible microwave safe …