Sewing Projects

Twenty family-friendly Halloween sewing projects, from quick fabric pumpkins and bunting to a candy corn pillow, trick-or-treat totes, and easy costume pieces.

Twenty-five Christmas sewing projects for decorating your home, from quilted stockings and tree skirts to felt ornaments and quick stocking stuffers, each with sizes, fabric amounts, and steps.

From velvet pumpkins and fabric leaf wreaths to flannel scarves and Thanksgiving napkins, these 22 fall sewing projects fill your home with autumn. Each includes time, skill level, fabric amounts and key steps.

Trace a pair of loose pants you already own to make a custom pattern, then sew comfy elastic-waist pajama pants in an afternoon, step by step.

16 easy bags to sew, arranged from quickest to most involved, with cutting sizes, fabric picks, and the key trick for each one.

Draft a classic full bib kitchen apron right on your fabric with these measurements for adults, kids, and half aprons, then sew hems, a pocket, straps, and ties.

Shorten jeans without losing the faded factory hem. Fold out the extra length, sew right next to the original hem band, and trim the inside for a finish that looks store-bought.

Eighteen practical baby sewing projects for shower gifts and the nursery, from burp cloths and bibs to a taggie blanket and a fitted crib sheet, with safe-sleep and small-parts tips.

Sixteen budget-friendly home decor sewing projects, from pillow covers to curtains and a floor pouf, with fabric yardage, rough costs, and the key steps for each.

Sew a cozy 8 x 20 inch microwavable rice heating pad with channel stitching to keep the filling in place, an optional washable envelope cover, and the heating habits that keep it safe.

A step-by-step pattern for a lined, interfaced tote about 14 x 15 x 4 inches, with four-fold straps, boxed corners explained, and easy ways to add a pocket, a snap, or change the size.

Twenty easy sewing projects that make handmade gifts look shop-bought nice, with sizes, materials, and a finishing touch for each.