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 …
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, …
Ever wanted to know how to sew a buttonhole by hand? If that last sentence just gave you hives, know that there’s an easier way to sew a buttonhole by machine. The truth is that buttonholes are functional closures and whether you make them by machine or by hand, they take a little bit of …
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Looking for some great activewear sewing patterns? I’ve dabbled off and on sewing my own activewear, and I’ll say it now, it’s worth the effort. When you make your own activewear, you can create fun custom looks you’d be hard pressed to find. And with all of the wonderful activewear fabrics available to home sewists …
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Today I’m showing you how to sew socks. Living in a place with chilly weather, socks are a non-negotiable wardrobe item. What I don’t love is the price of socks or how tough it can be to find socks that fit my small feet. Hand knit socks are a great thing, but if you’re like …
Today I’m showing you how to sew a bow. Hands down this cute bow has been the #1 favorite sewing project of my beginner’s class. My kids made them, and instantly asked if they could make another. Still, weeks later if they have a little extra time in our class, they ask to make more …
Today is a simple win project: how to make a bean bag. DIY beanbags are so simple to sew, they’re perfect for sewing beginners of all ages. They’re fun to make and easy to make several at a go. Things to love about DIY bean bags: The best part is that you don’t need any …
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Need a quick last minute Christmas project to sew? This easy felt ornament is for you. I love fast projects this time of year. It’s sometimes too much effort in the light of all the holiday happenings around you to pull out that tailored jacket pattern you’ve been wanting to try. In times like these, …
With Christmas decorating time upon us, let’s talk about how to make a fabric wreath. This is a great project for all of the tiny bits of fabric you have hanging out in your stash. And if you have a lot of buttons that don’t have matches, you’ll finally have a project that’ll use them …
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Today I’m going to show you an easy way to practice 3 basic hand stitches. These stitches were exactly how I got started sewing when I was a kid. I’ve been working with my own students now, and we’ve been having fun exploring sewing with our hand stitches. In fact, If you can sew these …
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