Home sewing, made doable
Sew more.
Stress less.
Step-by-step projects, fixes for the problems every sewist runs into, and honest advice on choosing the right sewing machine.
New to sewing? Start here
The four pages we’d hand a friend who just unboxed their first machine.
Sewing projects
Practical makes for your home, your family and your fabric stash.
Sewing Projects16 Easy Home Decor Projects You Can Sew for Any Room
Sewing Projects20 Handmade Gifts You Can Sew This Weekend (That Look Store-Bought)
Sewing Projects20 Scrap Fabric Projects to Use Up Every Last Bit of Your Stash
Sewing Projects20 Quick Sewing Projects You Can Finish in Under an Hour
Sewing ProjectsCan You Sew Patches on Leather?
Sewing ProjectsHow to Sew Letters on FabricTips & techniques
Sewing machine buying guides
Which machine fits what you actually want to sew.
Sewing Machine Buying GuidesBest Kids Sewing Machines
Sewing Machine Buying GuidesBest Portable Sewing Machine: Reviews & Buyers Guide
Sewing Machine Buying GuidesBest Quilting Sewing Machines
Sewing Machine Buying GuidesBest Serger Reviews: My Buying Guide
Sewing Machine Buying GuidesBest Sewing Machine for Clothes: Top Picks
Sewing Machine Buying GuidesBest Sewing Machine for Leather: My Top 10More from the blog
Sewing TipsSewing Safety Tips for Kids: A Parent’s Guide to Keeping Children Safe While Learning to Sew
Sewing TipsHow to Teach Your Child to Sew: Tips and Tricks for Beginners
Sewing TipsHow To Make Fabric Stiff For A Bag
Sewing TipsWhat Is Batting In Sewing?
Sewing TipsCan You Sew Felt With a Sewing Machine?
Sewing TipsCan You Use Overlock Thread for Regular Sewing?About Stitch and Sew
Stitch and Sew is written by Maria Geer for home sewists who want clear, practical help, whether you’re threading a machine for the first time or finally tackling that zipper. Every guide sticks to what actually works at a normal sewing table.