Gifts Kids Can Make
As we head into the gift giving season, handmade gifts are a fun and inexpensive way for your kids to get involved. There are so many gifts kids can make for holiday giving! I’ve compiled a list of…
Sewing
Sew a Tote Bag from a T-Shirt
Tote bags are incredibly versatile and very simple to sew! But did you know you can sew a tote bag from a T-shirt? It’s a great way to repurpose or upcycle a T-shirt into something new. Instead of…
Five Tips to Building a Sustainable Wardrobe
What would it look like if you could ditch the fast fashion, consumerist mindset and build a sustainable wardrobe? This is something I’ve been working toward for a long time now. I don’t think I’ll ever have a…
Combined Sewing Room and Office Space
There are a lot of things I love about the house we moved to a little over two years ago, and one of those things is that I have a sewing room again! This room gets some of…
Sake Tee (sweatshirt): sewing for women pattern review
I need to add a few shirts to my wardrobe this fall/winter, so even though it’s still pretty warm outside, I wanted to get a head start on sewing. My friend Melissa at Sew Like My Mom makes…
Ten Easy Sewing Projects for Kids
If you have kids in your life who are starting to learn how to sew, you might be looking for some projects for them. Kids can learn to sew by hand or by machine at a pretty young…
How to Use a Rotary Cutter: tips and tricks for cutting patterns and fabric
Part of sewing is having the right tools. Proper tools can make sewing a quicker and more enjoyable experience. Using a rotary cutter to cut patterns or fabric is very helpful and let’s be honest… who doesn’t love…
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Plan Your DIY Projects with a FREE printable Project Idea Journal
If you’re a creative person, you probably have a million project ideas in your head at one time. Can you relate to that? If I don’t write my project ideas down, sometimes this gets lost in the sea…
Sewing and Crafting Supplies to buy at Thrift Stores
Let’s be honest… feeding your sewing or crafting habit can be expensive if you’re always buying everything new! It’s a great idea to buy sewing and crafting supplies at thrift stores. When you find these items gently used…
Make a Waterproof Bag Tutorial
Waterproof bags are helpful to have around. They’re great for camping trips, pool or beach days, or for carrying wet clothes when you have potty training kiddos. My husband is headed out on a canoeing trip, so I…