We’re going basic sewing today with how to sew a pillowcase. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about simple sewing projects that are straight up useful. You know the kinds of things that are great for teaching kids how to sew. Top on my list is a simple pillowcase like this. Fresh pillowcases are so …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
We’re diving deep into one of my favorite topics today: beautiful seam finishes. Here’s the thing: at some point in your sewing journey, you’ll start wanting to make the insides of your projects as pretty as the outsides. It shouldn’t be your first sewing goal, but eventually dreams of bias bound seams will invade your …
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Today it’s all about how to sew a henley. If ever there’s a t-shirt style I keep coming back to, it’s the classic henley. The front placket gives you a chance to use some nice buttons which can add some detail to a plain t-shirt. And if you’re suddenly sweating over the thought of sewing …
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For a long time I was anti capsule wardrobe. It always seemed so rigid to have X number of garments and accessories that you could combine into seemingly endless combinations. And then back in 2017 I found the fun that a handmade capsule wardrobe actually could be with wardrobe sudoku. You know all those times …
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In the world of the KonMari method, capsule wardrobes have been gaining popularity. It’s easy to see the appeal: a few key wardrobe staples that you can combine into endless outfits. Way to press the easy button on getting dressed. But if you’ve ever wanted to know how to sew a capsule wardrobe, you run …
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