Learn how sew an apron (with pockets!). Since I’m a baker, I’m perpetually flinging flour all over my kitchen. As I’m not a fan of dusty clothes, I always grab for a big apron. After years of wearing the same full coverage aprons, mine were getting a little long in the tooth. So I looked...

Want to learn how to sew a stuffie? You’re in the right place. There’s plush toys everywhere these days, but however nicely they’re made, they always feel a little soulless to me. When I was a kid, one of my favorite things to do was my own stuffies and make clothes for them. When you...

Today I’ll show you how to make a fabric bookmark. This is a great project for sewing beginners. It combines a little hand embroidery with some easy machine stitching. Stitch this with your child or grandchild for a quick project that they’ll love to make. I’ve made these with my little kids sewing class, and...

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,...

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 fabric you choose will be anything but the...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

This post is all about showing you how to turn a t-shirt into a dress. If you’ve got some t-shirts that your kids have outgrown in length but still fit on top, this is a perfect way to get some extra life out of that t-shirt. To do this, I’ll show you how to add...

Ever wanted to learn how to make an elastic waist skirt? This kind of easy to sew skirt is perfect for summer and so quick to make. How long will it take? If you’ve got 17 minutes and a couple supplies, you can totally make your own elastic waist skirt. This skirt features decorative waistband...

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so why not sew up any of these beautiful Valentine’s sewing projects to celebrate the day of love? Here’s a great list of Valentine’s sewing kits and Valentine’s sewing patterns that you’ll want to try out. If you’re looking for a quick sew project to make something festive...

Today I’m showing how to make a quick DIY Valentine’s Day t-shirt. This is a quick and easy sewing project because we’re starting with a store bought tee. We’ll first do a little bit of deconstruction. Then we’ll add some sweet Telio stretch heart lace, some quick stitching, and finally put things back together. And...

Today we’re talking about 10 sweatshirt sewing patterns you can make up right now. I don’t know about you, but when the skies turn gray, I love having a nice cozy sweatshirt to kick about the house in. Even better, sweatshirts are a quick and easy sew that don’t require a lot of fabric. Shoot,...

Let’s talk how to sew a sweatshirt. Sweatshirts have so much to offer. They’re comfortable, sporty, a great layering piece and something that’s easy to make your own. And sweatshirts are such an easy to sew alternative to other cozy warm garments like sweaters. If you’re all thumbs with yarn but like to be warm...

If you’ve got an old sweater hanging out in your closet not keeping you warm, maybe it’s high time you sew a sweater scarf. I got the idea for this project when a sweet friend sent me a beautiful handmade merino shawl. For all that I sew, I’m all thumbs with yarn. Still, I wanted...

The easiest way to rescue a boring t-shirt is to transform it into an applique t-shirt. Applique is such a simple way to add some extra visual texture and interest to a plain t-shirt. All you need is some knit fabric scraps, a little bit of time, and you can create an applique t-shirt that’ll...

Today I’m showing you how to make a fabric belt. Why would you want to make a fabric belt, you ask? A Fabric covered belt is such an easy accessory to make yourself. You need just a little hardware, some solid interfacing and about 20 minutes. Plus making your own fabric belts is a simple...

You’re going to love learning how to sew this easy DIY reading pillow you can make with my free book pillow pattern. In a house full of readers, I have stacks on stacks of books everywhere, and everyone likes to be cozy. And what’s more cozy than a comfy reading pillow to hold your latest...