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 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 […]
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 […]
You probably think you’ve got this gathering thing down. But I’m guessing you’re using a shortcut without even knowing it. Want to know how to save yourself the cursing that comes with a broken gathering stitch, and how to achieve evenly dispersed gathers? Day 2 of the Cecilia Tee Sew Along we are going to […]
Fast sews that can also serve as wardrobe staples are a big win. This little girl tee checks both boxes! In the summer when frequent changes are sometimes necessary because kids are running in and out of water and dirt a stack of cute tees that can be made up quick with minimal fabric are […]
Books have always been very important in our home. The nighttime ritual included stories before bed. Our kids spent a fair amount of time in libraries both at school and in the community, this library bag tutorial would have come in handy those days. The daycare we used was very close to the library […]
The longer I sew it seems the less confident I am in my skills. That is silly I know, but…..How do you evaluate your sewing skills? When my daughters were in 4-H and exhibited their clothing in the county fair, we had to evaluate each item. Was it a beginner or intermediate level or was […]
Today we are going to offer you another variation on our basic peasant dress. With a three year old that is getting more independent by the day, we are always looking for options that are easy on and easy off. This is a fun go to. Mix up the look by using knit or woven […]
You’ve spent the last 4 month stashing summer patterns. What happens now that back to school has hit and the temps will get cooler? How about a quick pattern hack to extend the life of your pattern? I made the cute Rosalie Ruffle summer tee into a long sleeve top in just a few quick […]
Donna and I both took a leap this week and decided to try out a walking foot on our sewing machines. If you don’t know what a walking foot is, it is a pretty intimidating looking attachment that replaces your presser foot. What does a walking foot do? On your machine you have the set of feed […]
Hi, Sewers! This post marks our first month of Sew You Had a Boy. We hope you’ve found a nugget or two to use in your own sewing. Today we are sharing a tutorial to dress up your boy t-shirts. In reality this would work for girls- or grownups too! The inspiration for this project […]
With Christmas just around the corner I needed a dress for M. I had been eyeing up the Goodship Dress for some time. The problem is the dress is sleeveless, and well we live in the Midwest. Even with the addition of a sweater I worried it was just too impractical. The good news is it […]
I love bags of all kinds. My hubby just shakes his head and does not even comment anymore. I decided to make a new bag using our lined market bag tutorial. This time I wanted to add an inside pocket instead of the outside shirred patch pocket. Here is how you can add a flush […]
Peasant dresses are a staple in a little girl’s wardrobe. They are easy, versatile, and fast to sew. If you are an experienced sewer you can play with the endless variations, if you are a beginner master this staple and build your confidence. Our tutorial gives you an option for shirt, tunic, and dress lengths. […]
An envelope bottom bag creates a clean finished look and a nice square bottom. It’s a great skill to tuck away for when you need to sew up bags quickly for birthday party treats, Halloween trick or treats, Easter baskets and more! I’ll show you two project tutorials we’ve used it in at the end. Envelope […]
