It’s the beginning(ish) of October which makes it costume time around here. Here is the good news, if you are finding this tutorial on the morning of the 31st you’ve still got plenty of time. This is a super fast sew. My girls have decided to be unicorns this year. Well, my oldest girl decided […]
If you’re looking to add a little bit of fun to an outfit or an embroidery piece you’re working on may I suggest a beaded sequin? Join the sewing circle. Get the Newsletter. Want to be part of the sewing, tutorials, and never miss the freebies and sales? Success! Now check your email to confirm […]
I have been a diligent reusable bag user for years, but a recent move closer to the East Coast has made me even more serious about it. In an unexpected cultural shift we found store out here did not use paper bags, and since cheap plastic bags can’t actually hold the weight of anything they […]
Pockets! Everything is better with a pocket. Today I’m going to share with you how to make a cute shirred pocket. We used it on our lined market bag. You can find the full market bag tutorial here. Ready let’s get started! What you need A piece of scrap fabric, size depends on your desired […]
On Monday we ran through how to make your own stamp with a pantry staple in a quick five minutes. If you missed that post check out the potato stamp tutorial here. If you are armed and ready with your potato (or any other stamp of your choice) let’s make some cute hanging towels. Join […]
Last year I picked up a set of expandable Bento boxes on a whim. They have been life changing for lunch packing- and how much my kids actually ate! The only problem was they didn’t fit very nicely in my daughter’s current lunch bag. So I promised her a new one for the start of […]
Summer weather has started popping up here and there, which means it’s time to break out the summer clothes. As kids have a tendency to do, mine have gotten a foot taller since the last time we broke out the shorts. Time for new shorts. Join the sewing circle. Get the Newsletter. Want to be […]
Tomorrow’s Valentine’s Day. Are you sweating what you’re going to put on your kid? I’ve got you. You can use today’s tutorial on a tee you already have or a new one you’re sewing up. I used our free Cecilia Tee. Shrink the heart and add two pockets or making it bigger and add a full […]
Today I decided it was time for some new pattern weights. I have a set of weights from back in the day, when I first began sewing. An early generation of pattern weights, they are small and thimble sized. They were ok, but for the most part I found them too small to be useful. They […]
Is you sewing table anything like mine? Multiple projects going, stacks of fabric and pins! Pins, pins everywhere you look. I have magnets for my pins and I have pin cushions for my pins, but sometimes you just need something cute to help you through. Since Valentine’s day is right around the corner, I thought […]
It’s October already! If you are anything like us, you are just starting to think about Halloween costumes. One of the problems we have had in the past are children that keep changing their minds about what they want to be. Of course Rachel and I have both slaved over costumes in the past and […]
When I was pregnant with my third kiddo I decided it was time to start purging my stash. I was going to lose some space to baby, and I was starting to feel like I had too much just- stuff. It was time to destash fabric. Not long after she was born we learned we […]
The perfect vneck can be a long sought after feat. Today I’m sharing my tips with you on how to get a crisp V every time. I’m using our Harvey Vneck pattern in my example. Join the sewing circle. Get the Newsletter. Want to be part of the sewing, tutorials, and never miss the freebies […]
If you sew with PDF patterns you are likely aware of the growing trend to provide patterns that use layers. Today we’re going to give you a step-by-step on how to print a pdf pattern with layers if they are an option with your pattern. Join the sewing circle. Get the Newsletter. Want to be […]
Today I’m sharing a quick tutorial for a fun addition to the doll clothes bucket. Our princesses and Barbie were in need of some “fancy” clothes and I had a whole bunch of scrap tulle lying about. Join the sewing circle. Get the Newsletter. Want to be part of the sewing, tutorials, and never miss […]
The Infinity Scarf is a closet favorite. Quick to sew up you can make them to match or compliment outfits and stack a shelf full of choices pretty quickly. Today we’re sharing a pattern for three sizes of infinity scarf. The Everyone’s Infinity Scarf gives you options on how to combo your fabric and twist […]
Today we’re sharing a quick DIY for when you want to add something fun to a look. You can go as big, or small, as you want with this one! Join the sewing circle. Get the Newsletter. Want to be part of the sewing, tutorials, and never miss the freebies and sales? Success! Now check […]
My kitchen is often littered with towels. Between cooking for 2 kids all day, the kitchen serving as a pass through for all backyard activities, and no dishwasher the chances you will find a kitchen towel jammed in a handle of a cabinet, oven handle, or just about anywhere there is a flat surface is […]
Your shirt is almost done, it’s time to add the neckband! Below Donna will give you a rundown on how to apply a knit neckband. Before you get started: I like to put the seam of my neckband in the center back. This is because I’m dealing with dressing 4 and 5 year olds. It […]
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