A demonstration showing how to make covered buttons using the tooth-style cover button kit.

You can personalize or add extra pizazz to a sewing project by adding covered buttons. They can give your garments a couture look and make your home decor items look like they came from a decorator's showroom.

Create a lovely dimensional flower using seven yo yos! The finished flower can be used as an embellishment or as a pin.

Now that you know how to make a yo yo, here are the instructions for sewing them together.

A Yo yo is a circle of fabric that is gathered around the edge to create a puffy, two-layered circle. They can be sewn together to create a whole quilt as well for making smaller projects such as place mats or a table runner or for embellishing clothing and other crafts.

Here is another installment in my series of seasonal and holiday felt pins. This time, in celebration of spring and Mother's Day.

Sewing instructions for the contrast trim pocket tissue cover with boxed corners.

This free pattern and tutorial shows you how to make an attractive pocket tissue cover with contrasting trim. Add some style to your purse while protecting your tissues!

While sewing has obviously played a pivotal role in the survival of our species by providing warmth and protection from the elements, especially in harsh climates, it has also had an important cultural and historical role throughout history as well.

Links to free sewing patterns for garters, ring bearer pillows, decorations, flowers, gift items and party favors, and other bridal accessories