Classes, Sewing Basics, Step-by-Step, Video Tutorials
Kids can sew! I know it can be a big leap for adults, but kids really can sew. And your can teach your kid to sew! Today, I’m teaching my 6 year old son to sew a toy blanket for his stuffed dog, French Fry. Yeah, he’s only six, but he can still learn to sew. Although,...
Quick Project, Sewing Basics, Step-by-Step, Video Tutorials
Today’s mission is to save my daughter’s favorite shirt. This rainbow tunic is a made of a very thin and stretchy knit. Doing a simple repair is not ideal here, as the stripes will show the mend, so I’m going to fix this enormous hole by sewing a...
Freebie Library, Guides / Reviews, Product Review, Sewing Basics
So you want to buy a sewing machine…Buying your first sewing machine can seem like a huge step. There are so many different sewing machines out there and price points of $30 to $10,000, it’s easy to get overwhelmed.This step-by-step sewing machine buying...
Product Review, Sewing Basics
Lots of things you can use make your DIY weighted blanket heavy. Some are things you will find around the house, and others your might need to order. I will talk about everything from pebbles, to rice, to washers and explain the problems and benefits of each. Also...
Guides / Reviews, Sewing Basics
There is ONE THING that you can do to create fewer sewing machine dust bunnies, and thus help your sewing machine perform better. Use quality thread. That’s it! Easy! But what threads are the best? Keep reading to find out. Using good...
Freebie Library, Quick Project, Sewing Basics, Step-by-Step, Video Tutorials
No matter how much I love ripping the wrapping paper off a gift, I get sad thinking about all of that wrapping paper that is thrown away. I’m the person who folds the tissue paper and reuses it for the next Holiday. Thus, reusable gift bags and wrapping make my soul...
Sewing Basics, Video Tutorials
Cut on the Fold, Place on the Fold, Cut 1 on Fold, Fold then Cut…They all mean the same thing! BUT WHAT DO THEY MEAN? Do I cut the fold or on the fold? I’m so frustrated! Any time a technique has more than one name it can lead to confusing, especially when...
Freebie Library, Sewing Basics, Step-by-Step, Video Tutorials
How many time have I said, “That pattern would be perfect if it just had a pocket!” Now you can add a pocket, with or without a zipper to any sewing pattern and many purchased items. This pocket tutorial is great for adding pockets to purses,...
