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How To: Make a stylish pet bed

In this how to video, Allyce King steps up to the sewing machine to make a quick, stylish bed for pets to coordinate with any decor. Then get some notion know-how. Check out this list of the supplies every creative chick should have in her sewing kit. Watch this how to video and you will be able to sew your pet a bed in no time.

How To: Sew a one hour flapper style dress

This video sewing tutorial series shows how to make a flapper style dress in under an hour, from start to finish. Learn the basic steps to stitch together this simple and beautiful dress. Watch and follow along to make your own today!

How To: Sew seam binding on sleeve edges

Use seam binding tape to quickly and easily finish the edge of a sleeve or neck edge or other garment edge. This sewing video tutorial shows you how to press your seam binding tape and easily sew it.

How To: Backstitch sew on a Singer sewing machine

Good habits make your sewing easier. This is a quick video sewing tutorial on backstitching. You'll know what it means when it's mentioned in patterns. Your sewing will be more professional if you remember to backstitch at the beginning and end of each seam. Happy Sewing!

How To: Sew gathering on a Singer sewing machine

Gathering is a technique used in many sewing patterns for such areas as sleeves, ruffles, and waist bands. This video sewing tutorial teaches you the basics of gathering using a sewing machine.

How To: Machine baste on a Singer sewing machine

Machine basting is a common technique used in many patterns for garment construction. It's easy, and can help your garment look more professional when finished. This video tutorial shows you how to machine baste a seam.

How To: Zig Zag finish seams with a zig zag presser foot

Even if you don't own a serger or a sew and serge presser foot, you can finish your seams neatly to protect your garment from unraveling. Use a simple method of zig zag sewing over the edge of your seams. This video sewing tutorial shows you how to do that with the seam pressed open or closed.

How To: Change a sewing machine presser foot

Use the right presser foot for the right job. If you are having trouble with easily changing presser feet, you need this video. You also need the slant shank adapter, as it makes changing presser feet even faster and easier than the screw on feet. Learn how to change the presser foot attachment on a Singer sewing machine by watching this video sewing tutorial.

How To: Insert the bobbin on a Singer sewing machine

Now that your bobbin is wound, get it inserted into the Singer sewing machine and it's ready to start sewing. Watch this video sewing tutorial and learn how to insert the bobbin into a Singer sewing machine.

How To: Wind thread on a bobbin on a Signer sewing machine

Get started on sewing projects today! Winding thread onto a bobbin will be second nature very soon. Watch this video sewing tutorial and be on the way to smooth bobbin winding.

How To: Sew a buttonhole in 4 steps on a Singer sewing machine

Making a buttonhole is easy to sew using the buttonhole presser foot and the four step buttonhole function on a Singer sewing machine. This video sewing tutorial guides through the simple step by step process of making a professionally finished buttonhole. Watch and learn how.

How To: Sew an owl softie out of acrylic felt

This Arts & Crafts how to video shows you how to put together a soft owl figure out of felt. Learn to make this felt owl or get creative and sew your own felt animals. Cut out the felt pieces, polyester fiber felt, and craft thread to create fun art and craft figures.

How To: Sew thread into lace

Thread can repair or add finish to lace. Learn how to sew thread into lace by watching this video crafting tutorial.

How To: Sew a zipper

Zipper packages come with instructions, but without a visual guide they can be a challenge to attach. Learn how to sew a zipper by watching this video crafting tutorial.

How To: Sew a pocket

Pockets are handy, but not all clothes come with them. Make your own pockets to add them to wherever you need. Learn how to sew pockets by watching this video crafting tutorial.

How To: Sew a button hole

Making a button hole seems tricky, but with the right advice it can be real easy. Learn how to sew a button hole by watching this video crafting tutorial.

How To: Do the colonial knot in silk ribbon embroidery

This video tutorial shows how to do the Colonial Knot in Silk Ribbon Embroidery. Learn how to sew these simple moves by watching this instructional ribbon-embroidery video.

How To: Do the ribbon and padded ribbon stitch for embroidery

This video tutorial shows how to do the Ribbon Stitch or Japanese Ribbon Stitch and the padded Ribbon Stitch. Learn how to sew these simple embroidery moves by watching this instructional ribbon embroidery video.

How To: Do the straight and padded straight stitch in sewing

This video tutorial shows how to do the straight stitch, padded straight stitch and also how to pierce the tail instead of using a knot. Watch this sewing and embroidery instructional video and learn how to do these simple moves.

How To: Make a silly rattle snake bean bag toy

This tutorial will show you how to make an easy snake project out of fabric and rice. This is a fun project for a rainy day or any other time.

How To: Use the French Knot in Silk Ribbon Embroidery

This video shows you how to do the French Knot in Silk Ribbon Embroidery. The French knot is a pretty knot for Embroidery and will make your patterns look nice.

How To: Stitch the soft knot for silk ribbon embroidery

This tutorial video will show how to do the typical soft knot used in silk ribbon embroidery, or the preferred method of the quilter's knot. Most ribbon embroiderers do not use a knot and just pierce tails or come back with another needle and thread and secure the tails that way.

How To: Thread the needle in silk ribbon embroidery

This video tutorial shows how to securely thread the needle with silk ribbon in order to embroider. Threading the needle properly is the first step to embroidery success.

How To: Iron Silk Ribbon

Is your embroidery ribbon kinked and nasty? This tutorial video will show you how to Iron Silk Ribbon to embroider with.

How To: Tat floating or thrown Rings

This tutorial video will show you how to throw a floating ring off a chain in tatting. Tatting is also known as the art of making doilies. Revive this long lost art by making a floating ring today!

How To: Embroider a Bullion Tipped lazy daisy

This video is a tutorial for Silk Ribbon Embroidery for the Bullion Tipped Lazy Daisy Stitch. This stitch is extremely cute, and all your friends will be jealous of your embroidery of the lazy daisy.

How To: Embroider an SRE lazy daisy or detatched chain

This video demonstration is a lazy daisy tutorial for silk ribbon embroidery. This is a cute stitch used to create the leaves of a flower that line the stem.

How To: Embroider a sweetheart rose

This tutorial embroidery video will teach you to make the Sweetheart Rose, also known as the Colonial Knot Running Stitch Rose or Fargo Rose. This is a wonderful stitch for embroidery and can add a nice personal touch. All you need is some ribbon.

How To: Tat a split ring

This tutorial video will show you how to tat a split ring. Tatting is a technique used to make doilies. The Split ring is really quite easy once you try it. It is invaluable for branching out from one round of a doily to the next, and a chain of split rings make a pretty necklace as well.

How To: Make a gay pride flag

this tutorial video from Threadbanger will teach you how to do a little DIY exercise to get ready for Gay Pride in New York City. This video will teach you how to make a DIY flag and hit the Gay Pride parade in Manhattan. You can now bring your pride home with your own flag.

How To: Use a Serger sewing machine with Threadbanger

This tutorial video from Threadbanger will show you how to use a Serger sewing machine. A Serger sewing machine is used to sew the adged of one or two pieces of cloth. After watching this video, your clothes should be looking better than ever. Get sewing!

How To: Make a Petal Pillow

Do you ever get overwhelmed with how many beautiful things are out there? Do you want to be able to alter your home's aesthetic with your mood or the season? A great solution for this is making your own pillows. In this tutorial sewing and fashion video, you can learn how to make petal pillows in a lush, feminine fabric. These marvelous pillows will make your apartment or couch look amazing.