Springtime is prom season and that means prom dress shopping. And with that, prom dress hemming. It’s no fun when a dress is too long. That’s not good for walking without tripping, much less dancing! And while hemming pants or… Read more ...
If you enjoy sewing, you probably have a healthy stash of scrap fabric, little bits of fabric left over from previous projects. (Or maybe an unhealthy stash, depending on how much you have!) A fabric trivet is a great project… Read more ...
Tea towels are a great way to add color and personality to your kitchen. And they’re a handy place to dry your hands. But tea towels don’t always have to be used as tea towels. It turns out that a… Read more ...
Sequin fabrics. They look so shiny and pretty wrapped around the bolts in the fabric store. They call to you, oh the pretty things you can sew from me! But sewing with sequin fabric is a lot different than sewing… Read more ...
As much as we use laptops for work and for gaming, it’s not unusual to be bringing your laptop around with you. Whether you’re heading to the coffee shop to get some work done, or heading out on a vacation… Read more ...
Give a whole new look to a favorite couch or chair with a slipcover! Or maybe your upholstery is showing signs of wear from years of kids or pets – or both! Life is hard on upholstered furniture! Slipcovers are… Read more ...
With the winter gone and spring on the way, it’s always fun to decorate the house for Easter. Maybe you’ve even done some spring cleaning to get the house fresh and ready for a new season. Bunnies and flowers and… Read more ...
St. Patrick’s Day is coming soon! Get into the spirit (and maybe keep yourself from getting pinched) with shamrock accessories or home décor! We’ve rounded up 11 sewing projects that feature shamrocks you can sew from fabric. They’re all quick… Read more ...
An old unloved sweater can be a great starting point for a pretty new bag for yourself! The texture of the sweater fabric is perfect for a winter bag. And if you don’t have an old holey sweater lurking in… Read more ...
Valentine’s Day is coming soon! And while you can probably find some cute shirts in the stores to buy, you can DIY your own shirt or sweater and get something you love even more. We’ve rounded up 9 women’s sweaters… Read more ...
Sew a sweet little Valentine for a friend with these Valentine’s Day mug rug sewing tutorials. What’s a mug rug, you ask? It’s like a fabric coaster, but larger – big enough for a mug AND a little snag. Mug… Read more ...
Snowmen make a fun and happy decoration for Christmas – and even for the month or two after! Those smiling snowmen faces all wrapped up in a scarf or hat just bring on the happy cozy vibes for your home. … Read more ...
There’s something special about a Christmas stocking. I used the same stocking throughout my childhood, and when my daughter was born I made her a stocking that she has used every year.
If you enjoy knitting, you can use… Read more ...
When you’re decorating your Christmas tree, don’t forget about the tree skirt. The practical purpose of a tree skirt is to hide the tree stand, but it also serves a very decorative purpose. It creates kind of a backdrop for… Read more ...
With all of the joy of presents and stockings, and food and family, the wait for Christmas can be hard for kids! An Advent calendar is a fun way to help kids count down the days until Christmas. And a… Read more ...