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…

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!…

So you’re sitting down to eat and think, wow, I do love this uncomfortable chair. Just kidding–that’s literally never crossed your mind! I do bet you’ve thought how can I make this chair more comfortable and add a little bit of color? That’s why we’re talking about how to make chair cushions….

I’m all about small purses. Maybe it’s the Mom in me who believes that if my bag is small, my kids can’t ask me to carry stuff. So something like this DIY wristlet purse is totally up my alley. I love the lightweight nature of these, and it’s a great place to…

It’s midwinter and fighting the cold is always a thing, so why not spend a little time making some winter sewing projects. Here are 11 different winter sewing projects for you to make right now. There’s DIY winter accessories, DIY scarves to sew, and even some sweaters that’ll sew up quickly. Whatever…

We’re taking a TARDIS trip back to my childhood with today’s tutorial: how to make a fabric yoyo. My fascination with yoyos began in elementary school. My Mom started making fabric yoyos by the hundreds as a border for a commemorative quilt for my school. I loved seeing the little circles become…

Today I’m showing you how to make a slip from an old camisole. I love wearing dresses, but often you come across fabric that doesn’t sit well on its own. Maybe it’s semi-translucent, maybe it’s clingy. When you have fabrics like this, a lining is a great option. But what if you…

Do you do this? Do you ever walk casually past the accessories in stores and think, hey, can I make that? That very thing brings me to today’s project–the velvet twist headband. It’s part ear warmer, part headband plus it’s a fast and easy project that takes hardly any fabric. Bonus: this…

As I send off 2 of my boys to go skiing this morning, I’m reminded that it is indeed in the thick of scarf season. One of my favorite things about making DIY scarves (besides staying warm!) is how they can be a quick intro to working with fabrics you may not…

Scrunchies are back and they’re much more fun than the 80s and 90s the last time I tried to pretend that my fine hair could handle them. They’ve been popping up in stores in corduroy, velvet, faux fur and all manner of glittery fancy fabrics that Full House never saw. We’ll talk…

Today I’m showing you how to make a faux fur pom pom. I’ve been seeing faux fur pom poms everywhere of late! And why not–they’re such a great winter embellishment for anything from socks to hair ties. The cool thing too is that they’re really fast to make and they need almost…

Today I’m talking about how to make a detachable fur collar. When cold weather hits, I start frantically pulling out different scarves, wraps, hoods, and all the thermal fabrics I can to fight off the chill. There’s been a few times when I’ve gotten extra smart and made detachable faux fur collars….

Today I’m showing you how to give your sewing room some Holiday flair with this mini Christmas dress form project. Dress form Christmas trees are a thing–who knew?! And while it’s super dramatic to have your dress form covered in fresh greenery, you don’t have to keep your sewing buddy occupied the…

Winter is coming, so why not make yourself a snugly DIY neck warmer? The cold continues here in Colorado, and I’ve been wearing my own neck warmer scarf for the last week. Boy howdy has it been helping me stay toasty! This neck warmer sports a cool separating zipper which gives it…

Today I’m going to show you how to make a DIY woven rug mug. I love fabric coasters in general. They’re a great way to use up random scraps in your stash. Plus they make quick, fun handmade gifts. These ones are made from wool sweater scraps. We’re freeform weaving them onto…

DIY scarves are one of the easiest handmade gifts, so let’s talk about how to make a fringe scarf. Whenever the leaves start falling off the trees, my brain turns to DIY scarves. I’ve made them from felted sweaters, fabric scraps, fleece, and just about anything that’s warm and colorful. I recently…

It all started out as a side project for cosplaying Astrid (see Halloween sewing), and now these DIY boot covers have become my new favorite thing. I live in boots in the Fall and Winter. In fact, I eagerly look forward to the 1st day of Boot Season as I refer to…

I’m always experimenting with different ways to use up scraps of good fabric, and these DIY denim flowers are my new favorite. With a few random scraps of fabric, I’ll show you how to assemble these DIY fabric flowers and then give you some ideas for how to use them. Best yet,…

As I’ve been talking about laminated fabrics, I wanted to bring them together in this simple DIY waterproof zipper bag. This little project will give you a chance to practice your laminated fabric skillz, learn how to sew a boxed corner, plus you’ll get a cute bag to hold your makeup or…

It’s back to school for my kids this week, and I’m sharing some super simple sewing projects like this easy DIY drawstring backpack. Soccer season is right around the corner for us and getting my 3 boys ready for practices and games during the week can get hectic. We try to keep…