Basic How-To

With countless brands and models in the market, it can get confusing when choosing the right sewing machines for beginners. What’s the best sewing machine model to start with? What are all those features for? Is it safe for a kid to sew?  Here, we hope to offer peace of mind and guide you on choosing your first sewing machine!

If you are new to sewing, it is never too late to start sewing and here we have a list of basic essentials that you would like to know on how to hand sew, including tools & equipment, basic stitches, materials, and other helpful tips.

How many hexagon flower quilt block can you hand sew in an hour? Sewing a quilt with hexagon flower block for my kids have been in my to-do list for …

In my previous pattern and tutorial of the Sunburst Granny Square Blanket, I have done some web searches to find ways to join granny squares. There are so many methods …

This flat slip-stitch granny square join is the joining method I used on the Sunburst Granny Square Blanket (see picture below). It gives flat yet clearly defined vertical and horizontal …

After months of crochet, I have finally finished the 336 granny squares blanket. First of all, before I am able to share the blanket’s pattern, I would like to share …

Today, we have a special guest tutor, Jessica Christian of 4 Interior Design. Jessica Christian is going to show us how to create a cheeky bedroom with her 6 amazing …

Thank you for writing in to ask the question about how to carve the pumpkin I did in the Cinnamon Pumpkin Mantou recipe recently. I hope that my carving experience …

Popular for its ability to seam and add finishing touches to the edges, Blanket Stitch is one of the most versatile stitches to use in sewing up pieces of felt …

Have you ever feel that hand tracing a decent amount of applique patterns to the fusible webs such as Steam-A-Seam or Heat’n Bond is something you want to skip? Multiply the …

Here is the pinwheel quilt block pattern and tutorial I have promised to show you in the Snowman Quilted Pillow Cover and how to piece Half Square Triangle (Easy Quick …

When I sewed the Quilted Snowman Pillow covers, I wanted to make 3 of them a little different, so, I added some pine tree quilt blocks at the side panels …

Making a quilt block isn’t as difficult as I first thought. I have learned the hard way and the easy way, picking up experiences as I go. Time is precious, …

If you are a beginner in piecing, you might be thinking of cutting many small squares then stitch up one by one to make this 9-patch quilt block. You could …

Lately, I am a little ardent in making woven patterns with any of my feasible craft materials. Besides the entrelac knitting pattern which I have made into a messenger bag, …

When I first saw this entrelac pattern…. wow, this woven knit strips pattern is so beautiful!!! I definitely want to make this, but how? Thanks to the modern technology of …

Due to my recent shopping and frequent trips to craft stores, the box that I used to keep my lovely ribbons can’t keep up the rate on the storage. I …

This is rather a quick and easy tutorial to make mini pom-pom with your own 2 fingers, some yarns and a pair of scissors. If you need some mini pom-pom …

Ever since I started Craft Passion, I have been wanting to do some basic knowledge of sewing. Today I’m honored to have Toyota Home Sewing to guest post in Craft …

Father’s Day is just around the corner if you need to make a quick father’s day craft with the kids, this “We Love Daddy” with handprints stencil T-shirt would be …