Chicken Feed Bag Zipper Pouch
When you have chickens, one of the things you end up with a lot of are feed bags! It seems a shame to toss them in the trash, so over the next couple of weeks, I will be posting two fun projects that are a …
Machine Sewing
How to Make a Pillowcase Video Tutorial
Hi everyone! Today we are going to learn how to make a simple pillowcase! It is a great project for beginners! I have a full video tutorial in two parts explaining the whole process step by step. I am also putting it in print form …
How to Make a Scrunchie
Looking for a quick and easy sewing project? Let’s learn how to make a scrunchie!! 🙂 This tutorial is special – it is my first video tutorial, so don’t laugh, y’all! (I will also have some written instructions in this post if you prefer …
10 Great Gifts to Sew for Father’s Day That He Will Actually Use
With Father’s Day coming up next month, now is the time to get started on a project for that special guy! Here’s a roundup of ten fun to sew projects for Dad that he will actually use! 🙂 1. The Leather Wallet from Oh Sweet …
How to Make a Petticoat in Less Than an Hour From a Tablecloth
So I know, it’s kind of a random thing to make a petticoat out of, but a round tablecloth that is finished on the edges (and bonus if it has ruffles on the edge like mine did!) is a perfect thing to use, and can …
Three Tips For Buying Your First Sewing Machine
A new sewing machine is still a “fabulous gift” 🙂 but when you are in the market for one, sometimes all the options out there can be overwhelming, and especially when you are looking for your first one, you may not really know where to …
Best Sewing Machine for Beginners (and anyone else too!)
As a sewing teacher, I see a lot of different machines come through my doors – ones well loved and others new out of the box, some with all the bells and whistles that cost a pretty penny and some more budget-friendly machines, and many …
How to Make a Simple Zipper Pouch
Zipper pouches are fun and easy projects that are not only useful, but they are cute and make great gifts too! If you are intimidated by sewing a zipper, don’t worry! We will walk through everything step by step! For this project, you have three …
How to Thread the Machine Video Tutorial
If you have a new machine (or you need a refresher or review on your old one!), here are a couple of quick videos on how to thread the upper thread of a machine and how to thread the bobbin. Disclosure: This post may contain …
My Favorite Mask Pattern So Far…
More and more people are making masks these days and there are so many patterns out there to choose from! When my cousin who works in Labor and Delivery in an area hospital asked me to make her some masks, I did a little research …