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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You’ll love making this easy diy candy corn pillow with your kids! We’re taking easy sewing felt, adding a little simple hand embroidery and finishing off the pillow with the machine. There’s so much to enjoy here: the cute embroidered faces, the happy candy corn colors, stuffing the pillow itself. This is a great little …
Let’s talk about how to dye polyester fabrics and other synthetics. Real talk: you can’t always find fabric to work with that’s exactly what you want it to be. The good news is that with rare exception the color of your fabric is editable. I use this process all the time, and I promise you …
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I’ve got a quick and cozy project for Fall for you: how to make a pillow from a sweater. Sweaters are one of my favorite things to upcycle! You’ll love this pillow from a sweater because: It takes about 20 minutes to put together. You can make a sweater pillow from just about any sweater …
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You will absolutely love learning how to make a square circle skirt. Confession: I do not love circle skirts. Hemming on the bias is not my favorite task and the hems are so long. But the circle skirt is a classic style and super easy for beginners to tackle. So how do we make a …
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Today I’ll show you how to darn a sock. With Fall in the air, it’s time to pull out all my favorite socks. I’ll be the first to admit I’m rough on my socks with all the walking I do. Thankfully, it’s really easy to fix your socks, and unlike other mending projects, darning a …
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