S E W I N G

How to Thread a Needle Threading a needle and securing a knot at the end of the thread are the first steps in any hand-stitching or sewing project. This is one of several "How To" lessons courtesy of Ehow.com.

The Home Sewing Association a not-for-profit organization comprised of members who support and promote the home sewing industry. This includes manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers of sewing machines, fabrics, notions, and sewing-related craft and home décor products; pattern companies of all sizes; writers and publishers; and educators.

Sewing Lessons Free online sewing lessons from About.com guide Debbie Colgrove.

American Sewing Guild A national non-profit organization dedicated to people who believe sewing is a rewarding and creative activity.

Free Sewing Patterns Free sewing patterns, free patterns for applique, curtains and window treatments, fleece and no sew fleece blankets, babies, costumes, clothing and miscellaneous patterns.

Free Quilt Patterns Free Quilt.com is an excellent resource on the web for everything FREE for quilting.

Free Sewing Lessons FREE Sewing Book: Sewing Lessons For Beginners. To have a copy of the book, either print the document, or select and print the areas of your choice. The index will take you to specific areas of the document.

Felt Projects for Children Felt is an easy material to work with. It can be sewed or hot glued together and made into cute little pillows or bean bags. It's a wonderful material to use to introduce children to sewing because you don't have to worry about the edges fraying... they can be left on the outside of the project and still show a nice finished edge.