How to Sew Hook & Eye Closures Hook and Eye Closures are commonly used in clothing and accessories to fasten two edges together. They can withstand a good amount of stress and are best known as the closures for bras but they are also used for tops, dresses, children’s clothes and even above zippers in skirts. You can use them on waistlines, neck openings and cuffs. If you are new to sewing on hook & eye fasteners or have done it before and need a refresher, read on. We’ll explain how to place hook-and-eye fasteners correctly. You attach them with hand sewing. There are different ways ..read more

Free Quilt Block Patterns and Quilting Projects Welcome to the world of quilting! Whether you're a seasoned quilter or just starting out on your creative journey, there's something truly special about the art of piecing together fabrics to create beautiful objects. We are thrilled to share with you a curated collection of free quilt tutorials all written for Madam Sew. These blog posts cover everything from quilt blocks to quilted accessories, offering inspiration and guidance every step of the way. So, scroll, click and dive into the Madam Sew world of Quilting! There are free tutorials for ..read more

An Overview of the Madam Sew Free Sewing Projects Welcome to the Madam Sew collection of easy free sewing patterns, tutorials a,nd inspiration for sewing enthusiasts, both beginners and more advanced, all written by the Madam Sew Team. We have been sharing tutorials about sewing and quilting on MadamSew.com for more than five years now and we decided to give you a more structured overview of our little goldmine. All the sewing patterns below are free, with no cost attached, and a lot of them can be made with fabric scraps, which makes it even more economical. Some tutorials have printable PD ..read more

MAKE A QUILT-AS-YOU-GO EASTER BUNNIES BLOCK IN 7 EASY STEPS                                                                             Quilt-As-You-Go Easter Bunnies Block Are you looking for a simple, stress-free and creative way to quilt? Then, the Quilt-As-You-Go (QAYG) method is perfect for you! The QAYG block skips the extra step of quilting the block after it has been pieced. With QAYG, the bloc ..read more

Let’s Make Pillowcases for Ryan’s Case For Smiles Madam Sew is sewing pillowcases for Ryan’s Case For Smiles! Our efforts will help this organization to deliver smiles to children. Below, you will find a full tutorial and "how to" video for completing a cheerful and whimsical pillowcase for a child in the hospital. This is a project that anyone, including beginners with basic sewing skills! We know our sewing and quilting community enjoys sewing for different charity organizations. Three years ago we came together and sewed 1000 sanitary pads for refugees and women in poverty with the Pacham ..read more

Lacing Cards: Teach Your Child Early Sewing Skills! Sewing is such a big part of my life, I do it for fun, I do it for my job, I make things for our home, my children, my friends. My daughters have been introduced to sewing from their early days with the hum of my sewing machine acting as white noise while they play. My oldest daughter is 5 years old and has become even more interested in learning how to sew herself. And while I was nervous at first (pins and needles and rotary cutters and fabric shears and her tiny fingers, oh man!), I began to think about how to teach her early sewing ski ..read more

How to Start Sewing 2024 • An Kesenne • Sewing Looking for information on how to start sewing? You've come to the right place. The following two blog posts guide any beginner through the first steps of starting sewing as a hobby. You'll learn the basic terminology, what are the essential tools, how to choose fabrics, what the best beginner exercises are, your first sewing project... You can go straight to the blogs by clicking on the links below or get more details by reading on. GO TO THE LEARN HOW TO SEW BLOG POST GO TO THE SEWING EXERCISES BLOG POST 1. Learn How To Sew Learn ..read more

How to Start Quilting 2024 • An Kesenne • Quilting Looking for information on how to start with quilting? You've come to the right place. The following three blog posts guide any beginner through the first steps of starting quilting as a hobby. You'll learn the basic terminology, what are the essential tools, how to choose fabrics, what the best beginner exercises are, your first quilting project... You can go straight to the blogs by clicking on the links below or get more details by reading on. GO TO THE QUILT TERMINOLOGY BLOG POST GO TO THE TOOLS & MATERIALS BLOG POST G ..read more

MAKE AN INVISIBLE BINDING JOIN IN 5 EASY STEPS                                                                                           Joined Binding Tails I’m thrilled to share with you this quilting hack because it looks awesome and others will think you’re a quilt binding expert! The first time I tried it, my friends and family asked me how did I finish the edge ..read more

The First Steps When Beginning with Quilting How to Start with Quilting - Part 3 If you're a complete beginner eager to embark on your quilting journey, this guide is here to help you through every step of the process. From choosing fabrics to mastering basic quilting techniques, let's explore how to start and finish your very first quilt. There are a few basic techniques and knowledge areas that will help you feel more confident as you just start with this craft. This blog is the third part of a How to Start with Quilting Series. In this series, you can read about: Part 1: Basic quilting ..read more