Fabric and Sewing Crafts

While I have plenty of free sewing patterns and directions, sometimes it is nice to have a book in front of you while you sew.

Kids young and old will have fun lacing around these craft foam letters. Use my printable alphabet letters and these directions to create your own alphabet lacing cards.

See a full color photo of this fun craft!

Connie in New York explains how she transformed pockets cut from a pair of jeans into a cute purse.

TC recycled an over-sized pair of blue jeans into a tote bag to hold a bottle. She then painted the tote bags with lovely designs.

Check out this fun project that Belva submitted. She explain how she made this cute cell phone holder using felt and a few other supplies.

See a picture of the photo and t-shirt scrapbook quilt I made for my son for his high school graduation.

You can quickly sew up several of these scarves which are great for cooling yourself on a hot day.

One look through this book of dolls and you will want to make them all! These aren't your typical, cute dolls. The dolls in thise book are funky and unique, just like the lay-out of the book itself.

Check out this free tote bag pattern. Follow these directions and learn how to sew your own easy tote bags. It is so easy everyone can help.

Sew a fabric checkbook cover as a gift or for your own pocketbook.

Maria Mercedes explains how you can turn an old blanket or sheet and pillow into an adorable Frankenstein monster decoration.

CALALAY explains how to make a neat pumpkin decoration out of fabric.

From your About.com guide, make this handy cushion that is perfect for sitting outside on damp days.

Find out how to create a pouch to hold a personal-sized package of facial tissue. This is an easy sewing project everyone can make.

Follow these directions and learn how to sew your own easy trick-or-treat bags. It is so easy everyone can help.

ind out how to create this fun and useful sleeve to slip onto a freezer pop to protect little fingers against the cold.

Make this simple ghost doll using fleece and felt! An easy sewing project submitted by Kimberly Cook.

Make these fun card holders to give along with gift cards, or have your child make one to carry heir own gift cards, student IDs, or other similar sized card.

Laurel Sweney explains how she made this adorable owl out of a pair of slipper socks.

From your Guide, practice basic sewing skills with these simple lacing cards.

Find out how to make a unique wall hanging using glitter paint and fabric, submitted by Sharon.

Follow these instructions to learn how to make bean bags. This is a great, simple sewing project!

Follow these free instructions and you can learn how to make a little blankets with colorful ribbon tabs that any baby will love.

This book has great projects for transforming dull demins into some pretty cool stuff using your 'injeanuity'.

Instructions for making jingle bell mitts to play music.

See a picture of the photo and memory scrapbook quilt I made for my son Joey for his high school graduation.

I thought I would share a picture of the quilt I made for my daughter as a graduation gift.

Read my review about this vook Fabulous Fabric, Skewer & Folded Books written by Sue Astroth.

This little bear requires patience to create. It is made using two basic sewing stitches (the ladder stitch and the back stitch) and requires a five to six inch square piece of good quality white felt or thin imitation suede fabric for each bear.

Find out how to transform an unwanted necktie into a small purse that is perfect for holding change, a cell phone, or an Ipod.

Instructions to make a handy pajama bag out of a pillow case. Great simple sewing project, submitted by Melissa.

From your About.com guide, make this easy pin cusion using the little tables thay come in your delivery pizza boxes.

You can sew this simple plastic grocery bag holder on a machine or by hand, both techniques will be easy!

By following the directions in this book, you can create your fun books and even your own page designs.

See a full color photo of this fun craft!

Kathryn explains how she transformed an orphaned glove into a fun puppet.

Summer Barbecues, Father's Day, birthday gifts, what ever your reason an apron is always useful! Free, full directions here.

Use this free pattern along with the directions to make your own chef's hat.

This is a simple project that the kids maybe able to make themselves.

They say that fashion repeats itself and although a poncho is not a new fashion, it has come back into vogue.

From your About.com guide, make these lacing cards for the youngest kids using a coloring book cover.

From Debbie, your About.com guide to Sewing, find many free sewing projects.

Karen explains how you can create a bat by recycling a shoulder pad.

These simple purses are very popular right now, and they are pretty easy to make. This is a great sewing project for a beginner and a fun and fast project for an experienced sewer. You simply need to be able to cut and sew a somewhat straight line.

Free instructions for making a simple soft doll - submitted by Spagli.

From your About.com Guide - Make this easy doll using a plain white sock!

Book covers are required on most school books. Paper is great and economical but it usually ends up torn and falling off the book.

Instructions to make a lacing toy using a styrofoam meat tray, submitted by Beth.

Protect yourself, and your food, from damp ground during a picnic. We'll show you how to make a waterproof picnic blanket that will keep you comfortable and dry.

Use your fabric scraps to make yo-yos, then transform those yo-yos in to a fun clown.

Dolly Hugs is designed to "hug" the child that holds her. Her arms will wrap around the child's neck and her face will press against the child's cheek, bestowing a little kiss.

This doll is easy to make and oh so lovable! She is also just the right size for little ones to play with or how about a baby for one of your larger dolls. We have made her in leftover flannel scraps, but you can make her in any material you like.

This doll can be used as a child's toy if all is embroidered, including the eyes or as a pillow/decoration if using wiggle eyes, beads and other small trims.

This can be either a fun little gingerbread doll or a soothing wheat bag.

Sew a coat for your favorite puppy.

This simple sewing project can be made using a sewing machine or by hand sewing.

This is a cute little scarecrow face you can make into a pin. Some sewing is required.

Make little shoes for a dog using simple sewing techniques.