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Sewing Pattern – Grocery Bag PDF Sewing Pattern

May 31, 2020 by Shellie Wilson 2 Comments

Make your own pretty and practical fabric grocery bags in 3 SIZES using this PDF SEWING PATTERN. It is such an easy design but a very practical design too. This is a 1-2 HOUR PROJECT for those with sewing experience,… Read more ...

Tips On How To Find Time To Sew

May 31, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

In between your full-time day job and your home chores, maybe be a couple of toddlers too, you might have lost hope of being able to find time to sew. It may seem impossible to squeeze in a project with… Read more ...

Sewing With Flannel: Tips You Need to Know

May 30, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Flannel has to be on the list of almost everyone’s favorite fabrics. It is soft and fuzzy and makes you think of cuddling up by the fireplace in pj’s. It is readily available at nearly any fabric shop and overall… Read more ...

How to make a fabric face mask in ten minutes

May 30, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Do you have a spare 10 mins? Then you can sew up your own quick face mask. This mask design or sewing pattern is great for anyone who wants to make masks quickly and efficiently. This is a great step… Read more ...

Men’s Boxer Briefs PDF Sewing Pattern

May 30, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Men’s boxer shorts are one of our top search terms in our Facebook Sewing Group. So we thought it was time we dedicated a few more posts to men. We are hoping to share more men’s patterns in the… Read more ...

DIY Dog Cooling Mat

May 30, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

As my “babies” are growing up and leaving home for college one by one, I find that my dog, Lila, is becoming the recipient of my mom attention. Lila is a fun-loving dog, always the life of the party. I… Read more ...

DIY Bilingual Appliqued Placemats

May 29, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Celebrate cultural awareness with these fun DIY Sewing project bilingual placemats with appliqued shapes of plates and silverware labelled in two languages. They’re a great way to teach children how to set the table and learn words in a foreign… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern – How to Add a Tab to a Grocery Bag

May 29, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Learn how to easily add a tab to the top of a grocery bag – or any bag. Why? these tabs are used to hook onto the checkout counters to aid them with filling the bags. They keep the bags… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern – Small Hooded Poncho Pattern

May 29, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I made this small hooded poncho oval-shaped, as a perfect circle would make a wider poncho. I dislike very wide ponchos due to the fact that I am vertically challenged, at 5’1? tall a very wide poncho makes me feel… Read more ...

26 Ways to Sew and Save Money

May 28, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing can be an expensive hobby, but you can also sew and save money and sew to save money. I have used these tips in my sewing practice, and I have saved my family money. Many years ago fabric used… Read more ...

DIY Face Mask – Nose Wire Piece Ideas

May 28, 2020 by Anne Weaver 4 Comments

Did you know that you can greatly improve the fit and the seal of your fabric face masks by adding bendable nose wire? It can be molded over the nose and fit individual face shape better. Are you making face… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern – Lounge Wear Ensemble

May 28, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

I feel like this is my new motto “loungewear is the new daywear” as here I am saying it again. This comfy ensemble is perfect for tweens and teens who are looking for that grownup style of satin or silk… Read more ...

Creative projects to make with pre-loved jeans

May 27, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Denim jeans – we all wear them, but what to do with them when they wear out or no longer fit. Here are lots of unique and creative ways to upcycle and repurpose those no longer needed jeans. Such a… Read more ...

No Elastic Face Mask with Filter Pocket (for hospital donations)

May 27, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Medical workers prefer masks that tie behind the head as opposed to elastic ear loops as they rub the back of the ears and cause terrible irritation. This super easy face mask uses clothesline/shoelace instead of elastic and is super… Read more ...

Summer Blouse FREE Sewing Pattern

May 27, 2020 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This summer blouse pattern is a way of remembering a friend and a gift to the many ladies that have been asking for a blouse that can cover the forearms. There are five big requests I get when the weather… Read more ...