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…
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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…
Handmade Gifts for Boys Day 1: Lego Minifig Carrier Tutorial
Welcome to day one of the third annual Handmade Gifts for Boys series! Stacey and I have a week full of tutorials and giveaways to help with your boy gift giving! (Or for girls too ;) So make…
DIY Wearable Sleeping Bag for baby
In late September, my family decided we were going to take a camping trip. The weather forecast was predicting amazing fall weather – in the 70s – but being that we live in Wisconsin, it was still going…
DIY Boxy Zipper Pouch Tutorial
Zipper pouches are perfect for basically everything… and a boxy pouch that can stand up? Better than perfect. It’s easily a naptime sew (you know how I love those), so let’s get making! Supplies: outer fabric lining fabric zipper…
DIY Extra Large Beach Tote
When you head to the beach (okay, when you head anywhere) with kids, you end up bringing a lot of stuff for all the inevitable messes and disasters. Diapers, wipes, sunscreen, snacks, extra clothes, sunglasses, water bottles, towels,…
5 Earth Friendly Sewing Projects
Happy Earth Day! I’ll admit it… I’m a pretty crunchy mama. This is probably not surprising to you if you hang around my blog enough ;) I don’t like to be wasteful, and I don’t like to throw my money away…
15 Quick Easter Sewing Tutorials
Easter is just about here, but there is still time to sew something fabulous. Whether you need a basket, decorations, or something for you or the littles to wear to church, it’s not too late! I’ve gathered 15…
Super easy envelope pillow tutorial
I recently came across some fabric that as soon as I saw it, I knew it needed to be in my hands. I know you’ve been there, right? :) I decided to make some really easy pillow covers…
Counting Stars and adding a tuxedo stripe to pants
The lovely Melissa and Stacey, fellow boy mamas from Melly Sews and Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy are in the middle of their Sew in Tune series. It’s super fun – sewing that’s inspired by music! Confession: I…