Easy to Sew Pillows
Pillows are one of the easiest items you can sew for your home. Pillows are a perfect beginner’s sewing project (for kids or adults!), they are a quick way to change out your decor, and they are a…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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…