Shopping Guide: How to Pick the Right Dress Form

This quick guide will help you decide which kind of dress form is best for your needs and answers some of the basic questions such as:

• What are the differences?
• Can I pin onto a dress form? 
• Are they adjustable? 
• Where can I buy one? ...     Read more to learn all about it!

How To Sew By Hand Playlist

Added a new playlist to the YouTube channel - How To Sew By Hand, and embedded below. I know it's a little thin, but plan to add more to it this year. Special requests are welcome. Enjoy!

Star Trek Inspired Christmas Stockings

Ok, I admit it. I'm a Star Trek nerd. I've seen various Star Trek themed Christmas stockings out there and have been itching to make my own for a few years now. I used a pattern I'd already designed for CyberSeams back in '07, but added two cuff designs and seam allowances (so the pattern is newly revised!)

Here's the directions for the stocking, and the stocking pattern is available for download on our patterns page.

You can, of course, use this pattern for a non Star Trek stocking as well! And if you are looking for other stocking inspiration, check out our Crazy Quilt stockings!

 

 

DIY Quicky Halloween Wreath

Need some last minute Halloween decor on your door? Check out this tutorial - made in under $10, and it glows in the dark! Read more...

We've just uploaded two new versions of the How To Knit videos, both for right and left handed knitters! These videos have been reshot in HD. To view them, visit the links below or check out the videos right here:

How to Knit - The Basics (link to article) 

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How to Knit Left Handed - The Basics (link to article) 

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How To Upholster A Bench, Part 2

Part 2 of the new bench tutorial is up for those of you interested in upholstery! Read more...

How To Upholster A Bench, Part 1

A new tutorial is up for those of you interested in upholstery! We'll show you how to use an existing pattern and make a new pattern for a bench cushion. Read more...

Square Knitted Baby Hat with Pom Poms

New knitting pattern! Here's directions for knitting a square baby hat with pom poms. Super simple and great for beginner knitters or someone who just wants to knit up a quick hat! Read more...

Announcement

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Time To Make A Christmas Stocking!

It's that time of year again! Make your own custom holiday stockings with our free Christmas Stocking Pattern or make a Crazy Quilt Stocking using our free pattern and instructions! It's a great way to make a one-of-a-kind Christmas gift, and you can even use up leftover fabric to make it. Read more to view The Crazy Quilt Pattern...

Mens Adult Knee Length Socks - Designed For A Larger Calf

I made this knitting pattern for mens knee length socks for two reasons. One, I wanted to make a long sock that would fit a larger man's calf (up to 17" diameter), and two, I wanted to make it quickly! So this pattern uses the DK weight yarn of your choice. Read more...

How To Knit Eyelets In Stockinette and Garter Stitch

After receiving a request for an example of knitted eyelet stitches, we actually came up with two. These are the most basic examples we could think of but once you master it, there are links at the bottom of the article to more complex (and free!) patterns. Read more...

Knitting Pattern Help: Lacy Mesh Pattern Using The Continental Method

This tutorial uses a two row repeating pattern that involves knit, purl, yarn over, purl 2 together, and edge stitches. It is demonstrated using the Continental Method of knitting. There's a video tutorial for right and left handed knitters within the article. Special thanks to our viewer Nina who submitted part of a pattern she needed help with! Read more...

Knitting Help: What is an Edge or Selvage Stitch?

Every so often you may come upon a knitting pattern that references an edge or selvage stitch. What is it? Well, it's a simple concept that probably sounds like more than it is. Read more...

Sewing for a Good Cause

Want to use your sewing skills to help others? Check out our list of organizations where your sewing skills can make a difference! Are we missing any? Please contact us to let us know!

How To Make Clothespin Toy Soldier Ornaments

I learned to make these ornaments from my husband's grandmother. They're so simple to put together, and they're one of those things that always makes me think of the winter holidays. They make great gifts, stocking stuffers, or are a nice touch when tied to a bigger package. Read more...

At last! How to Purl - Continental Method is once again back on CyberSeams!

Ok, I apologize for the long delay in new tutorials but we're finally getting some new stuff up here. A while back we removed the How To Purl - Continental Method videos (both right and left handed versions) because the feedback I was receiving indicated that they weren't clear enough. Well, CyberSeams is here to teach, not to confuse! So we reshot the video and included a section that explains some common errors people make with this particular stitch and how to correct them. Without further ado, please check out the following links to view the new videos or visit our YouTube page and check them out there.

• How to Knit and Purl Using The Continental Method
• Knit and Purl Using The Continental Method - For Left Handed Knitters!

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How To Make Felted Cat Toys

OK! Newest project is online. I made this up as I went along, but had a lot of fun doing it. WIth a few tweaks such as leaving out the catnip or using different sized balls, you can actually use this pattern to make more than just cat toys, but since I don't have a lot in the pets department, decided to add this one in there specifically for our feline friends. Read more...

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter everyone! It's not too late to do an Easter project this weekend you know! With a few basic supplies, you can make some Easter Decorations at home that can be cherished for a lifetime. Check out our Felted Easter Eggs instructions! Read more...

How To Make A Gauge Swatch

Learn to make a gauge swatch for your knitting project. This helps to ensure that the pattern you're knitting is properly sized when completed. Read more...