Sewing a Secret Sunglasses Pocket
Did you see the announcement that the Sew In Tune series is coming back to Melly Sews and Boy, oh Boy, oh Boy? I had so much fun last time, and I’ll be back again this year! As…
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DIY Leather Notebook Cover
Awhile back, I was contacted by the Leather Hide Store, asking if I wanted to sew something with their leather. After taking a peek at their website, I got pretty excited. So. Many. Options. I settled on Dark Copper…
DIY fabric ball pit tutorial
Say you have a baby who isn’t walking and has three older brothers and doesn’t need one.single.thing for Christmas, what can you possibly make for him that he doesn’t have already?? I’m asking for a friend, of course……
Luke Skywalker Costume Tutorial
This weekend I wore jeans and a sweater, which can only mean one thing… it’s fall! And that means that we need to start thinking of costumes! For the third year in a row, I’m participating in the…
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Convert your cloth diapers from velcro to snaps [a tutorial]
If you are a cloth diapering family like we are, you may be familiar with the problem with velcro [aplix] diapers. After awhile, the velcro breaks down and just stops working. Especially if your diapers are on their…
Vintage Sheet Skirt Tutorial – with vintage doily pockets!
Today I’m so thrilled to be a part of Skirt Week at Crafterhours. There’s so much fun going on over there – lots of amazing tutorials and oh, the prizes! Here’s the deal, friends. I’m in a super…
Summer Brights: Resize a men’s button up tutorial
Today I’m super excited to be part of the Knock it Off series at Elegance and Elephants. I’ll admit, I have a hard time shopping for regular priced clothes for my kids. Not only do kids outgrow their…
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Hanging Hearts [a mini tutorial]
When it comes to home or holiday decor, I’m super cheap frugal. I don’t enjoy spending lots of money on things that are either only going to be up for a short time or have the potential to get…
How to Sew a Blanket Stitch
Do you know how to sew a blanket stitch? You probably have at least seen one, even if you don’t know what it’s called. I’ve used this stitch for lots of different projects, frequently with projects made with…
Boys Will Be Boys: Silly Mustache Stocking Stuffers Tutorial
Today I’m sharing one last tutorial for Boys Will be Boys, so Handmade Their Toys! [but don’t worry, we have a couple other fun things up our sleeves to wrap up the series!] In our house, dress up…