Alley Fabric Nook

Calculating Fabric for Upholstery

This is a super handy illustration and chart on how much fabric needed to reupholster. Thank you Honey and Fitz !

How to Press Quilt Seams

Get things right from the start with these tips for perfect pressing!

Easy Scrap fabric quilt block

Free tutorial for easy scrap quilt block using fabric strips. Ideas for using up fabric scraps.

10 of the Cutest Embroidery Ideas We've Ever Seen

10 Modern Sewing Patterns that Flatter Women

As much as I love a good shift dress, sometimes its nice to sew a more modern sewing pattern with a fit that flatters. A sewing pattern that will make you feel like a million bucks. So I looked around and found some that I think would do exactly that. Sewing patterns that flatter WOMEN. …

trying to find the names of 2 fabrics

Hello, my name is Denice. I am trying to find the names of two fabrics. I recently purchased this hair salon apron from Sally's. I would like to use this t

Fabric Cutting Table Buying Guide

The ideal cutting table is about three feet wide, four feet high and at least six feet long. It also has storage shelves and drawers underneath to hold sewing and ironing supplies, fabric and all of your other sewing room essentials. The only problem with owning an ideal cutting table is it is so big …

How to easily turn a tube of fabric the right side out

If you struggle to turn long tubes of fabric the right side out, then I have a neat trick for you. You won't usually find these items in your sewing room, but give this a try and you'll make sure to always have them on hand.

25 Things to Do with Fabric Scraps

Here's a list of 25 fun, easy, cute and creative things to do with fabric scraps.

{book it} A Fabric Artist’s Guide to Color & Design

Art quilts are one of the creative endeavors that I find amazingly beautiful and completely formidable. I often eye other's quilts with a tad bit of envy--why

Simple Fabric Heart Coasters Tutorial

Simple Fabric Heart Coasters Tutorial from Allie of Miss Lovie. Too cute and simple to make!

Decoration Techniques for Tough Fabrics

“How am I supposed to do that?” You might not ask a question like this out loud when you’re faced with a decoration dilemma, but be honest — you’ve probably had the thought. You know how it goes: the moment you think you’ve got it all down pat, you discover a new trend or are … Continued

Who wants some Roughing It fabric?

Lookie at what I made for my kitchen. Potholders and a trivet from Roughing It. I really love to camp (and cook around the campfire), so it ...

How to Wash Fabric Before Sewing: Washing Various Fabrics

Learn all about pre-treating the fabric you sew with. In the end, you'll be glad you took the time to prevent shrinkage problems in a completed garment.

How To Use Home Decorating Fabrics

Decorating fabrics are meant to compliment a room. Incorporating beautiful fabrics into your design will certainly elevate the décor so consider home decorating fabrics for your upholstery, couch covers, slip-covers, bed coverings, window treatments, table coverings, wall décor etc.

How To Mix and Match Fabrics

Decorating expert Phoebe Howard explains how to combine fabric patterns with ease.

How to Embroider on Fabric

Create a fun and stylish embroidered handkerchief for a special man in your life this Father's Day.

Tension or Tensioned Fabric?

Is the correct term tension fabric or tensioned fabric? Both terms are being used in our industry, and the former is currently more po...

10 Things to Make with Fabric Buttons

Fabric covered buttons are a fun alternative to paper buttons and can be especially eye-catching. There are lots of choices when it comes to fabric buttons; tod