Some JoAnn ETC stores have sewing classes. It may only be a sewing project class and not one that will teach you how to sew. Same for Hobby Lobby.

Sewing dealers usually have classes and lessons. Call those in your area and ask.

Also ask at the fabric counter as the sales staff may know of an individual who teaches sewing.

Perth Fabrics

POT HOLDER weaving LOOM & loops colored FABRIC kid NEW $13.00 Your kids will have fun just like you did when they make their own pot holders with this classic weaving loom. The set includes instructions, 150 loops, metal loom and hook. The loom measures 7 1/8 x 7 1/8 square….

Metro Cafe Coffee Mugs with Faces One Yard (0.9m) 10761-256 Retro $9.95 One Yard (0.9m), Metro Cafe Coffee Mugs with Faces, sold individually packaged…

Metro Cafe Coffee Mugs with Faces Two Yards (1.8m) 10761-256 Retro Two Continous Yards (1.8m), Metro Cafe Coffee Mugs with Faces, sold individually packaged…

Kiln Crafting $17.95 Hot Tips for Fusing and Slumping Glass Fusing expert Gil Reynolds shares his collection of articles from Stained Glass News, revised and supplemented with new materials and photographs. This 63 page booklet is bursting with information. Discover the how and why of glass fusing so you can become a better glass fuser. Learn how to write a firing schedule, ways to use dichroic glass, how to get the most from your mini kiln, the types of mold making materials, how to pick the right mold for your project and much more. Images from booklet.

Crafting A Business $14.95 Make Money Doing What You Love Home-based businesses are a common starting point for many entrepreneurs — and women in particular yearn for flexible hours as well as the chance to do creative work they really love. But how can that dream become reality? Find out, from the experts who already made it happen. The women artisans at the heart of this volume will inspire and motivate anyone who wants to follow in their footsteps. In illuminating in-depth profiles, they provide invaluable practical information on what it takes to get started, develop a saleable product, organize a company, market your goods, manage the finances, and handle staffing. All types of business are featured, from hand-weaving, doll making, and rug hooking to travel, interior design, and photography. Gorgeous photos showcase each businesswoman happily in her element, along with her work. Inside, you and 39;ll meet Amy Butler, owner of Amy Butler Design Anna Corba, owner of Found Cat Studio, specializing in home accessories Michelle Joy, owner of Primrose, a floral design and vintage shop Marilyn Lysohir, owner of Cowgirl Chocolates Lisa Norris, owner of Made by One Girl, home to handmade books Kate Shifrin Style Consultants Inc., Come Flea with Me Jane Zaccaria, owner of Tiddlywinks and Scallywags, a child and 39;s clothing store And many more.

7/8 Crafting Tiles $6.95 Clear Glass Crafting Tiles Crystal clear tiles are made from molded glass so there are no sharp edges. Customize with glass paints, etching or KraftyBlok Image Art, to make your own permanent designs on backs of tiles. Create unique jewelry and mosaic projects. Tiles are mounted on clear-faced adhesive sheets to protect them during shipping and storage. 1/4 sq foot. 36 pieces. Projects below by artist Jeanne Baruth using KraftyBlok Image Art 427200.

Crafting Personal Shrines $14.95 Using Photos, Mementos and Treasures to Create Artful Displays Creating a personal shrine is a meaningful way to commemorate special moments and people, and an artistically satisfying project. Carol Owen, a shrine maker for more than 20 years, offers easy instructions and inspiring photographs that will guide anyone through the process. The work begins with a basic frame for mounting treasured mementos. Then it teaches how to create doors, shelves, drawers, and other architectural features. There are suggestions on embellishments to personalize the shrine, and even ideas for possible objects to include. In addition to the author, eight renowned shrine artists provide hands-on information about how they create their distinctive structures, and another two dozen experts offer insights into their creative practices. The vibrant gallery of work will spark anyone and 39;s imagination.

Blogging For Bliss Crafting Your Own Online Journal $14.95 Use Blogs to Sell Your Crafts Online Or Simply Connect to Other Artists Today and 39;s crafting community is online, connected, and blissfully blogging about their work and ideas. Blogging is hot in this highly creative world — and here is the only how-to book aimed directly at them. Blogging for Bliss is the single best guide for crafters, artists, and creative minds of all sorts. Everyone from hobbyists to professional artisans will find the practical information and visual inspiration they need to create an artful online journal. Thanks to hundreds of gorgeous screen grabs from the very best blogs, a thorough introduction to the tools of the trade, and instructions that virtually take you by the hand, even beginners will swiftly go from blank screen to colorful, enticing pages. Those who already have a blog, but want to enhance their presence on the Web, will learn how to add banners and graphics, take the perfect shots, crop and size photos, establish links, and attract an audience of eager readers. Best of all, readers will meet some of the web and 39;s most popular craft bloggers of today.

Fabric Tacky Pack 2 oz. bottles pack of 3 set of 3 $2.24 Aleene?s Tacky Packs contain three .66 fluid oz. miniature bottles of Aleene’s adhesives. They?re a great way to sample glues you haven?t tried, and they?re perfectly sized for storing in your purse, desk and junk drawer. This pack includes: OK to Wash It , a washable adhesive that permanently bonds fabric and embellishments to fabric. It dries clear and flexible, is non-yellowing, and holds through repeated washings. It is nontoxic. No-Sew Fabric Glue , a glue ideal for fabric and decorative crafting with both natural and synthetic fabrics. It can be used for temporary stitching and basting, but is not intended to permanently adhere to washable, wearable projects.And Jewel-It Embellishing Glue , a glue that permanently holds hard-to-hold jewels and embellishments on fabric through repeated washings. It dries clear and flexible for both washable and non-washable fabrics.

Reconstruct a white t-shirt, sew it up, add buttons, patches, color it, add pockets, pins.
Make a messenger bag or something like that, customize it, use your favorite fabric, create secret pockets in it.
Make some cloth headbands, use long ribbons or your favorite cloth. They are much more comfy than the hard plastic/cardboard ones from the store, and they are unique!
Create friendship bracelets, or make rings out of string.
Make old jewelry new again! Take old rings and wrap them with string, or add jewels. Wrap a bangle in cloth, take apart old earrings and put them back together in a unique way.
If you’ve got a cellphone or camera you’re tired of seeing plain, paint it with nail polish [so it can be re-painted with more colors later] or add stickers, apply duct-tape, put some fake jewels on.
Ok, there is alot of ideas right there. Have fun and remember to use your imagaination!!

Len’s Mill Store – March Specials – fabric yarn craft supplies knitting clothing.

Kids White Chef Apron and Hat Set Child Size $5.00 The kids apron and hat cooking party favor or kids dress-up set includes white cotton fabric children’s aprons and chef hats. The kids chef hat is adjustable with velcro. The kids apron is one size fits all for ages 2-11 years old. The hats are adjustable with velcro, up to 25″ circumference. The aprons are adjustable at the waist and neck, up to 37″ in length and up to 40″ at the waist. Your kids…

Bucilla 86194 Holiday Cornucopia Stamped Cross Stitch Tablecloth, 60-Inch by 90-Inch $26.38 Celebrate special occasions with family dinners over the Holiday Cornucopia Collection of hand-made table coordinates. This kit contains washable white poly/cotton pre-finished fabric with the design pre-printed in wash away ink, DMC floss requirements and easy to follow instructions. Finished size: 60″ x 90″. Design: Holiday Cornucopia. Made in USA/Imported….

Bucilla 86193 Holiday Cornucopia Stamped Cross Stitch Tablecloth, 52-Inch by 70-Inch $28.41 Celebrate special occasions with family dinners over the Holiday Cornucopia Collection of hand-made table coordinates. This kit contains washable white poly/cotton pre-finished fabric with the design pre-printed in wash away ink, DMC floss requirements and easy to follow instructions. Finished size: 52″ x 70″. Design: Holiday Cornucopia. Made in USA/Imported….

Kwik Sew Craft Garment Bag & Accessories (3859) Pattern $10.98 Designed for woven fabrics. Suggested Fabrics: Cotton, cotton types, calico, twill, denim. Pattern includes 1/4″ (6 mm) seam allowances. Garment bag in two lengths, has shaped top edge with darts, lapped fronts with front bands from contrast fabric, bias cut binding at hanger opening, and handle on bottom edge. Hanging Case has shaped top edge, zipper opening and bias cut binding at hanger opening. Garment cover has shaped top edge, bias cut binding at hanger opening, and contrast band at bottom edge. Sachet is square, has ribbon hanger, and aromatic filling. Click here for pattern back.

Pajama Party Accessories Cream $8.98 Pajama Party is designed by Barbara Jones of Quilt Soup for Henry Glass & Co. Perfect fabric for quilting, craft projects, apparel and home decor accents. Colors include white, orange, olive and pink on a cream background.

Pajama Party Accessories Pink $8.98 Pajama Party is designed by Barbara Jones of Quilt Soup for Henry Glass & Co. Perfect fabric for quilting, craft projects, apparel and home decor accents. Colors include white, orange, olive and hot pink on a light pink background.

Today’s Special Table Accessories Black $8.98 Designed by LGD Studios for VIP Exclusives, thi cotton print fabric is perfect for quilts, home décor accents, craft projects and apparel. Colors include white, grey and slate tossed on a black background.

Today’s Special Table Accessories Red $8.98 Designed by LGD Studios for VIP Exclusives, thi cotton print fabric is perfect for quilts, home décor accents, craft projects and apparel. Colors include white, grey and slate tossed on a red background.

Kids Can Quilt Accessories Yellow $8.98 Kids Can Quilt is from The Kari Pearson Signature Collection exclusively for Quilting Treasures. Perfect fabric for quilting, craft projects, apparel and home decor accents. Colors include hot pink, lime green, purple, orange and blue on a yellow background.

No. And adhesive-backed velcro is horrible to sew through, usualy gumming up the needle within about three stitches. (regular velcro is also a PITA to sew, at least till you get it all figured out.)

Have you considered something like the gripper snaps that are set with a small tool and hammer? They do work well. http://sewing.about.com/od/buttonsandsnaps/gr/snapsetter.htm

http://www.snapsource.com/

Coordinating Fabric & Scrapbook Paper Projects – Make a Pin Cushion and Memory Album

Sew Easy Papercrafting: Creative Paper Projects Featuring Fabric, Stitching & Notions $1.00 It really is sew easy! Even if you’ve never sewn a single stitch, you’ll soon be adding the warmth and flair of fabric and sewing to your papercrafts with the help of Sew Easy Papercrafting. You’ll be guided gently through the basic techniques with step-by-step photographs that teach you everything you need to know to get started, including: Easy techniques for incorporating the beauty and texture…

Felt, Button, Bead: More Than 35 Creative Fabric-crafting Projects for Kids Aged 3-10 $7.95 Get your kids snipping, threading and stitching with Felt Button Bead. Kids love crafting, and fabric-based crafts are particularly good, as many of the items needed can be found around the house – odd socks, fabric remnants and outgrown school uniforms will all come in handy. Felt Button Bead is divided into four vibrant sections containing 40 funky projects. Toys and Games features sock glove-pu…

Crafting Cross Stitch Cards: Inspiring Projects and Designs for Creative Cross Stitch Greetings and Gifts $17.16 This is a must-have collection for anyone who loves to create a cross stitched card or keepsake to mark life’s important celebrations.Over 200 charted designs offer tremendous variety both in subject matter and project choice.When you have time, stitch one of the many cards or a memorable keepsake; make a quick-to-stitch card or tag when you need something now!Full instructions are given for makin…

7/8 Crafting Tiles $6.95 Clear Glass Crafting Tiles Crystal clear tiles are made from molded glass so there are no sharp edges. Customize with glass paints, etching or KraftyBlok Image Art, to make your own permanent designs on backs of tiles. Create unique jewelry and mosaic projects. Tiles are mounted on clear-faced adhesive sheets to protect them during shipping and storage. 1/4 sq foot. 36 pieces. Projects below by artist Jeanne Baruth using KraftyBlok Image Art 427200.

Perfectly : Tips, Techniques & Projects Perfectly Pearl Ex: Tips, Techniques & Projects $6.02 This informative book presents a number of clearly written and illustrated projects that demonstrate techniques for using Jacquard’s Pearl Ex Powdered Pigments. The step-by-step instructions illustrate the incredible versatility of these beautiful pigments.Techniques covered include stamping, watercolor stamping, backgrounds, fabric painting and much more.Book specifications: paperback, 24 pgs., 8 1/2 in. x 11 in.Publisher: Rupert, Gibbon & Spider

Kiln Crafting $17.95 Hot Tips for Fusing and Slumping Glass Fusing expert Gil Reynolds shares his collection of articles from Stained Glass News, revised and supplemented with new materials and photographs. This 63 page booklet is bursting with information. Discover the how and why of glass fusing so you can become a better glass fuser. Learn how to write a firing schedule, ways to use dichroic glass, how to get the most from your mini kiln, the types of mold making materials, how to pick the right mold for your project and much more. Images from booklet.

Crafting A Business $14.95 Make Money Doing What You Love Home-based businesses are a common starting point for many entrepreneurs — and women in particular yearn for flexible hours as well as the chance to do creative work they really love. But how can that dream become reality? Find out, from the experts who already made it happen. The women artisans at the heart of this volume will inspire and motivate anyone who wants to follow in their footsteps. In illuminating in-depth profiles, they provide invaluable practical information on what it takes to get started, develop a saleable product, organize a company, market your goods, manage the finances, and handle staffing. All types of business are featured, from hand-weaving, doll making, and rug hooking to travel, interior design, and photography. Gorgeous photos showcase each businesswoman happily in her element, along with her work. Inside, you and 39;ll meet Amy Butler, owner of Amy Butler Design Anna Corba, owner of Found Cat Studio, specializing in home accessories Michelle Joy, owner of Primrose, a floral design and vintage shop Marilyn Lysohir, owner of Cowgirl Chocolates Lisa Norris, owner of Made by One Girl, home to handmade books Kate Shifrin Style Consultants Inc., Come Flea with Me Jane Zaccaria, owner of Tiddlywinks and Scallywags, a child and 39;s clothing store And many more.

Gilding Gloves one pair $1.01 One pair cotton white gloves for general crafting and decorative projects.

Crafting Personal Shrines $14.95 Using Photos, Mementos and Treasures to Create Artful Displays Creating a personal shrine is a meaningful way to commemorate special moments and people, and an artistically satisfying project. Carol Owen, a shrine maker for more than 20 years, offers easy instructions and inspiring photographs that will guide anyone through the process. The work begins with a basic frame for mounting treasured mementos. Then it teaches how to create doors, shelves, drawers, and other architectural features. There are suggestions on embellishments to personalize the shrine, and even ideas for possible objects to include. In addition to the author, eight renowned shrine artists provide hands-on information about how they create their distinctive structures, and another two dozen experts offer insights into their creative practices. The vibrant gallery of work will spark anyone and 39;s imagination.