Ah button loops. If you’ve never tried them they’re one of the prettiest ways to finish off a neckline. But if you have tried them, you know that sometimes making a skinny little bias loop is a little fiddly. In this post, I’ll break down how to take a piece of bias and turn it […]
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I’ve got an easy 2-for-1 tutorial up my sleeve for today! We’re taking on how to make a notebook + a DIY notebook cover. I don’t know about you but my kids are paper shredders. Daily there’s loose drawings, paper sculptures, airplanes and puzzles all around our house. While I love that my husband and
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It’s reverse applique day! Reverse applique is one of those high reward sewing techniques. It can add a lot of texture to a plain sewing project. You can use it to create a focal point on a top or a skirt. The one thing about reverse applique is that it can be time consuming.I personally
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Let’s talk where to buy great knit fabric for kids. My kids love wearing knits. In fact my daughter at age 18 months would throw a fit if I tried to put her in any other kind of pants but leggings. They’re comfortable, they’re easy to sew, and there’s so many fun prints these days.
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We’re going basic sewing today with how to sew a pillowcase. Simple DIY pillowcases are one of my favorite beginner projects. Fresh pillowcases are so nice! It’s an easy way to add some personality to your bedroom. They take just over a yard of fabric and it’s straight line sewing. We’ll talk about the best
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This post is gonna be all about how to use PDF sewing patterns. PDF sewing patterns are great for so many reasons, but like all pattern formats, they come with some quirks we gotta get over. The biggest frustration to PDF sewing patterns is easily the printing and assembly issue. Beyond that, raise your hand
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We’re busting frustration today as we chat about how to read a sewing pattern. Do you remember the first time you picked up a sewing pattern? Did the room start spinning as you were trying to decipher everything? It’s funny, but learning to read a sewing pattern can be a big hurdle to overcome. And
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We’re hitting the basics today with these DIY sewing cards for kids. If you’re like me with kids unexpectedly at home, this a great quiet activity for kids in the 3-8 range. When I was little, my Gram taught me how to sew by hand on paper plates in a similar way! What’s awesome about
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Today is all about how to embroider a t-shirt. This is one of those projects you can do whenever you want to add something to a plain t-shirt. You don’t need a fancy embroidery machine to do this, and you don’t need to be a great artist. In fact, this is my #1 favorite way
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Let’s talk about 10 things to sew when you’re stuck at home. With all the shakeup happening in the world right now with Coronavirus, I’m really glad I sew. Sewing is one of those hobbies that occupies your mind as it busies your hands. As such, sewing can really be a great way of handling
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