Last weekend I took a few of my Girl Scouts on a campout. There were going to be a number of other troops also camping, and the last time we did a campout like this our nearest troop neighbors didn’t quite understand what “lights out”…
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Campus Messenger Bag – Tutorial
When my daughter was young, I’d always make a special back-to-school something for her. It might be a special dress or t-shirt, other times a pencil pouch or lunch bag. But now that she’s in middle school, there’s not much I can make her that…
Pencil Holder Easel Pouch – free pattern
How is it back-to-school time already? It’s the middle of August! And yet, tomorrow is my daughter’s first day of school. I remember when summers lasted… well, all summer. But back-to-school time it is, and that means school supplies. As much as I don’t like…
Easy Way to Spray Paint a Basket + Custom Basket Liner Tutorial
Disclaimer: I was provided with free product to write this review. All opinions in this post are 100% mine and not influenced by the company providing the product. I’m always amazed at how much a simple coat of paint can do! I had this basket…
How I earned $120/hour mending my jeans
If I told you I earned $120 an hour last week doing some very simple sewing, would you believe me? It’s true… Kind of. I mended a couple of pairs of jeans. How does that earn $120/hour? I’ll tell you. But first, a little bit…
Charm Square Satchel Tote Sewing Tutorial
I have a thing about charm squares. I love to buy them because you can get a sampling of all fabrics in a line for less than $10, and they’re all so pretty cut up in perfect little squares. But using them… that’s another story. …
Color Block Curve Top Cosmetic Bag Tutorial
I’ve been getting a lot of good use out of the Color Block Mini Zip Pouch I made for myself. It’s great for when you want to go out but don’t want to carry a purse all night. I’ve used it as a cash bag…
Fabric Tab Zipper Pull Tutorial
I’ve got a quick tutorial to share with you today. I’ve been working on a larger version of my color block zip pouch, large enough to work as a cosmetics bag, and I realized the zipper at the top looked a little…. naked. It needed something. (You…
Color Block Mini Zip Pouch – Tutorial
These little color block zip pouches are just big enough to hold credit cards and ID, and maybe a bit of cash, too. With a swivel hook sewn into the side, you can clip it to your key ring or bag so it’s always easy…
Paws And All Cat Tote – free sewing pattern
If you’ve read more than about 3 posts on this blog, you can tell that I have a thing about cats. Specifically, black cats. So it makes sense that if I were to make myself a new bag, it would have a black cat on…