Learn how sew an apron (with pockets!). Since I’m a baker, I’m perpetually flinging flour all over my kitchen. As I’m not a fan of dusty clothes, I always grab for a big apron. After years of wearing the same full coverage aprons, mine were getting a little long in the tooth. So I looked […]
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Want to learn how to sew a stuffie? You’re in the right place. There’s plush toys everywhere these days, but however nicely they’re made, they always feel a little soulless to me. When I was a kid, one of my favorite things to do was my own stuffies and make clothes for them. When you
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Do you love sewing knits and are curious about coverstitch machines? Find the best coverstitch machine for 2024. If you love sewing knit fabric, you might want to think about investing in a coverstitch machine, and in this post, I’ll talk to you about one of the best coverstitch machines you can purchase as well as
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Let’s talk about old sewing machine cabinet ideas. Have you ever thought about repurposing an old sewing machine table? I’m going to make a bold claim: your sewing room décor doesn’t have to just stay in your sewing space. Here’s why: I come across old sewing machine cabinets all the time. They’re easy to find
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Looking for dress sewing patterns? I personally love wearing dresses year round, and come summer, they are everyday wear. Pop on a dress, throw an accessory or two at it, and you’ve got an easy solution to looking polished. And then, there are just so many beautiful fabrics that just scream—make me into a dress!
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Looking for some DIY sewing table ideas? Let’s face it, every sewing enthusiast knows that sewing is one of those hobbies that takes up some real estate. From cutting to ironing to stitching, there can be a lot of equipment you need to spread out to get your sewing projects finished. But don’t despair, dear
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Today I’ll show you how to make a fabric bookmark. This is a great project for sewing beginners. It combines a little hand embroidery with some easy machine stitching. Stitch this with your child or grandchild for a quick project that they’ll love to make. I’ve made these with my little kids sewing class, and
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In this post, I’m going to show you how to create an applique jean jacket. Denim jackets are a classic wardrobe piece, but they can be kind of plain. I’m all about making a jean jacket from scratch, but sometimes you want a quicker project. Here you’ll learn how to take a plain thrifted jean
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Do you have dreams of making a pleated skirt? If you, you need to know how to sew pleats. I went to private school for a time growing up, so I became well-acquainted with pleated skirts. The swish that the pleats provided was unparalleled in my 5 year old mind, though I wished that the
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Today I’m showing you how to sew a bowl cozy with this simple bowl cozy pattern. When there’s snow on the ground, there’s probably soup happening in my kitchen. Actually, leftover soup is one of my favorite lunches, and while I usually reheat my leftovers on the stove, my kids grab for the microwave. Periodically,
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