Sew a bag to carry home all your books from the library! My tutorial shows how to make a library tote that is sturdy and has plenty of room for lots of books! It’s easy to sew and takes just an hour! It didn’t take…
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Back to School Sewing Projects You’ll Want to Make!
Who doesn’t love back to school sewing projects? All those bags and pouches and accessories to keep things organized through a new school year! And while it’s fun to make those things for the kids, it’s also quite satisfying to make something new for yourself!…
Little Monster Earbud Pouch – Free Sewing Pattern
This little monster earbud pouch is just adorable! It’s easy to sew using my free sewing pattern. Great for back-to-school! This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase something through one of those links, you won’t pay a penny more, but I’ll earn a small…
Upcycled Jeans Patriotic Flag Banner – Free Pattern
Upcycle an old pair of jeans into this patriotic jeans flag banner perfect for 4th of July or other patriotic holidays! My easy craft tutorial shows how to do it. This post originally appeared on Bombshell Bling. Turn an old pair of jeans into a cute…
DIY Scrunchie Barrette – Easy Sewing Tutorial
See how easy it is to make a scrunchie barrette! It’s like a scrunchie, but made into a barrette so it’s easy to wear in different hairstyles. This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase something through one of those links, you won’t pay a…
Easter Chick Reversible Softie – Sewing Tutorial
Create an Easter chick reversible softie with this free pattern! Turned one way, it’s a chick. Turn it the other, and it’s an egg. Kids will love it! When I was a kid, one of my favorite dolls was a reversible Little Red Riding Hood…
Sewing fail: How to handle a big sewing mistake
Don’t let a sewing fail steal your sewing joy! With some perspective, you can recover from a big sewing mistake without losing your mojo. Read on for my approach to a sewing fail. If you sew, you’ve had at least one failed project. Maybe “failed” is a strong word, but…
Oilcloth Post-It Note Holder – Easy Sewing Tutorial
Use this easy sewing tutorial to make a post-it note holder from oilcloth! It makes a great gift for teachers and co-workers! This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase something through one of those links, you won’t pay a penny more, but I’ll earn…
Love Applique Tea Towel – Sewing Tutorial
See how to sew an Anthropologie-inspired love applique tea towel using home decor weight cotton and your fabric scraps! It’s easy to sew and makes a great housewarming or wedding gift! I have a love/hate relationship with Anthropologie. I love walking around the store….they have such pretty clothes and cute home décor items…. BUT, everything is sooo expensive – and their clothes aren’t made to fit pear-shaped middle aged women. So I can look…
Mitered Corners on a Double Fold Hem – Sewing Tutorial
See how to sew mitered corners with this easy tutorial! When a double fold hem goes around a corner (like on a fabric napkin or tea towel) the corners can get bulky. All those layers!! A mitered corner eliminates the bulk and makes a nice…