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…
Sewing
Teach Kids to Sew (even if YOU don’t know how!)
Sewing is a great skill, and it can be very helpful to teach kids to sew at a young age. It’s great not only for their fine motor skills, but also to give them the ability to make…
Suka the Sloth Stuffed Animal Pattern
I’ve been needing a creative burst of energy lately, so I busted out my sewing machine and made my little guy a sloth stuffie. He loved it so much (and so did I!) that I polished up the…
Lucerne Blouse – sewing for women
Since the release of Hey June’s Lucerne pattern, I’ve made two different versions. But I realize they never made their way over to the blog! These shirts are some of my favorites, and despite the word “blouse” in…
Buying Fabric on a Budget
A lot of people believe that sewing your own clothes is expensive. And it can be, if you buy only expensive fabrics. But what if you don’t have a big budget for sewing? Can you buy fabric and…
How to Felt Wool Sweaters (and what to make with it!)
If you’ve been around the blog much, you know I love to upcycle. I have a habit of picking up clothes and linens at thrift stores just to cut them up and use them as fabric! One of…
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Handmade DIY Christmas Gift Ideas for the Whole Family
I’ve taken a couple years off of handmade gifts, but this year feels like the year to bring back the tradition of some DIY Christmas gifts under the tree! I’ve gathered a few of my favorite tutorials from…
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Easiest way to make a Pillowcase (a DIY tutorial!)
One of the simplest ways to change up the look of a room is by changing out the pillows. And this is the easiest way to make a new pillowcase! All you need is a tablecloth or a…
14 Projects to Make with Fabric Scraps
Some days my scrap bins make me feel like I’m teetering on the edge of a hoarders episode. But it feels so wasteful to throw away pieces of fabric that are still big enough to be used for…
Leather Bottom Tote Bag Tutorial
I recently realized I was in need of another tote. I mean, can a girl ever really have too many tote bags?? I needed something that would fit my computer easily, plus a few other essentials for heading…