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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I’ve got a dead easy project for my curly headed sisters: how to make a hair towel wrap. I will be the first person to admit that I’ve not always loved my curls. Growing up in a super hot, humid climate did not endear my curls to me. As I’ve gotten older, and actually found
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Let’s talk about how to sew buttonholes. I know sewing buttonholes can be one of those tasks that makes people nervous. Let’s face it, it’s usually the last step in making a shirt or a jacket, and you don’t want to mess up! While there’s a few things that can go wrong, sewing beautiful buttonholes
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In this post, you’ll learn how to sew a collar. I’ve been sewing shirts for my boys now for over a decade, and my first few collars were…rough. Learning to sew a shirt collar can come with a little bit of a learning curve. And tears. And wonkiness. But if you follow what I’m going
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Today I’m talking about sewing a yoke. Making a yoke is one step in shirtmaking. When you do it well, it’ll add a lot of polish to your handmade button down shirts. I personally love making shirts for my boys. It’s such a different kind of sewing than what I do for myself, and it
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Looking for some back to school sewing projects for your creative kid? Here you’ll find plenty of DIY inspiration, back to school sewing ideas and sewing projects for school that’ll cover all the bases from easy to sew bags, handmade wardrobe ideas, teacher’s wardrobe projects, easy accessories to sew and some fun things to boot.
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Ever wondered how to make ruched sleeves? If you love playing with texture, ruching is one of those sewing techniques you should try. It creates beautiful gathers that distribute a lot of volume in a concentrated area making for a distinct kind of look that designers love to incorporate. In this quick tutorial, I’ll show
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Ever thought about how to make tab top curtains? Custom curtains are one of the best ways to put your own personality stamp onto your house. The good news is that tab top curtains are super easy to sew. Tab top curtains make for a casual look you can use and love in kids’ bedrooms,
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