Sewing

I need help trying to create this basket weave tank top featured on heckahaut.com.. It looks simple yet complicated. Anyone know of any tutorials?

So I'm trying to make a pirate costume before halloween (one week to go, I know I didn't leave myself much time) and I found an amazing pattern for a skirt and I'm all set to go except for one thing. Fabric is expensive!! I was wondering if anyone knew of any alternatives to...

I want to sew a specical Halloween plushie this year ... but I have not really the idea, what kind of plushie would be good for Halloween ... ... maybe L from Death Note because he is born on Halloween and love sweets ... ... maybe a witch ... do you have any ideas for a human...

Hi everyone, I'm starting a new university course next year and I really need a bag to carry all my stuff. I have been using a messenger bag all this year but I'm too lazy to swap everything from my messenger bag to a handbag when I'm going somewhere other than uni so I end up...

In a charity shop today I found a computerised 99 stitch sewing machine for 15, it was then pointed out that "Happy Hour" was in 20 minutes when everything is half price *score* One clean and oil later it's working better but not great. The alphabet isn't coming out at all....

Hi girls! I need your help... in the last episode of project runway, Heidi used this outfit: http://wpc.4d27.edgecastcdn.net/004D27/ProjectRunway/JTJOct62011/JTJ1062011+5.jpg I LOVED this dress <3... but I can't find a similar pattern to make the upper part... anyone has seen anything like it or has an idea of how to make it? please help

I have blue jean mini skirt that I can no longer zip. I want to make something out of it. Upcycle or recycle it. Any ideas other than a purse or pillow?

Does anyone know if there is a machine out there that does embroidery that I wouldn't have to mortgage my house to be able to afford it? And what is the difference between an embroidery machine with one head or two? Any links or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Dar

Hey guys...this is my first time posting on here... i am looking for a new sewing machine. I have an ancient kenmore that must weigh 75 pounds and just has basic stitches. I'm looking for a good quality machine that has the basic stitches as well as does embroidery. I don't...

Hey guys...this is my first time posting on here... i am looking for a new sewing machine. I have an ancient kenmore that must weigh 75 pounds and just has basic stitches. I'm looking for a good quality machine that has the basic stitches as well as does embroidery. I don't...

Well, I know Christmas is a ways off but I always start planning around October due to my complete lack of decisions (I can't even decide if my favorite color is blue or pink XD) so I'm starting way early this year. I figured I'd go by age for presents, so first up is my...

I absolutely love capes. And I would like to make myself one. But I need to be able to sew it. So my questions are what fabric would be warm( besides fleece, I don't really like it) and an easy pattern. Because I'm not the best at sewing. Any and all help is greatly...

Hi there everyone, I am so glad to be adding to this board. There are some amazing ideas floating around and I would like to get in on the action. I'll definitely be posting tutorials, but in the mean time head over to my blogs for craft, sewing, and general improvisational...

Since ages I wanted to have my own "how to sew plushies book" ... and at the moment I am preparing myself again to try it and hopefully to find a German Publishing house who enjoys to publish such a book. For me it would be interesting, if my Tutorials are understandable for...

A while ago, I saw the neatest pillow made with some sort of sturdy looking material. I was in a picture, just a tiny little detail, so I'm not sure what exactly it was made out of. I want to say it looked kinda like leather? I really want to re-create it, but don't know where...

What are some ideas??? I have a major craft block....

Hi, just found out Jo-Ann has a nice sale going on because it is national sewing month and Labor day weekend. Im about to stock up on fabric squares.

I love finding diy project videos on youtube I was wondering what everyone else's favorites were...mine are: Threadbanger Secretlifeofabionerd whitneysews bubzbeauty

Ok, I'm chubby - and most of my fat lies in my thighs and belly so women's pants rarely fit, but men's pants are quite ok. The trouble with them is that they have that annoying bulge in the front, do you have any idea how to get rid of it?

I just bought a Dritz Lil' Stitch sewing machine. It's small and very inexpensive. But I'm having issues with the thread constantly jamming; I'm following the instructions to the letter and making adjustments, but it still jams within a few inches of stitching every time. Has...

Does anyone know any other good sewing and craft websites? I really like the project sharing and interactive nature of this site, and I want to find one like it but that is a little more focused on sewing. I have used google and haven't found much. Suggestions?

I've subscribed to Quilting Arts for this is a rare treat arrived in my inbox this morning. http://www.quiltingdaily.com/media/p/30377/showcontent.aspx Inchies,ATC and small swap-able quilt

Pacific West Quilt Show ! If you can get there this weekend go ! I had an awesome time lots of vendors (really friendly and helpful, beautiful quilts and just really good fun. Best girly day out ever !

Hey, so this is really simple request, do you have any patterns for a dress like this (http://www.milanoo.com/Pretty-Black-Chiffon-Satin-Falbala-Sleeveless-Lolita-Dress-p76214.html ) thanks!

My friend LOVES quagsire, its her favorite pokémon. But I'm not really sure how to make one.. I'm not good enough at drawing him to make a template, and even if I could I'm not sure how to add the arms as they're sort of attached in the front, not a part of the body. If anyone...

where does everyone buy their fabric? i have a hobby lobby where i live but thats about all. any suggestions for any online sites that sell fabric that isnt too terribly expensive?

I'm pretty new at major crafting, before I used to only sew up holes in my clothes, fix plushies etc. Never tried to create anything.. I made a pokeball, and it turned out okay, and I made a smaller ball, and my most recent project is a bunny cube which is coming along...

When you go to haberdashery/fabric/craft shop you are greeted with walls/shelves of gadgets and gizmos. How do you decide which you need and which you want? (Apparently there's a difference!) I just managed to make my first straight hem - just by purchasing the simple little...

Hi guys i've checked on the web & stuff but sounds to complicated so can someone tell me a easy way to learn hot to measure your head to make a hat? THANKS!

My mother found these things called fabric yoyo's about five years ago. Ever since then my mother has been stuck on them. She wants me to make vests and quilts and animals out of these things. In order to make yoyo's though you have to hand sew and when I hand sew my hands get...