After making the waistband bigger on an old pair of jeans, I needed to patch a few holes, so let’s learn how to fix a hole in jeans using a patch and simple sashhiko stitching. What is Sashiko? Sashiko is a Japanese mending/stitching method (that literally means “little stabs”) that uses running stitches to make […]
How to Make a Waistband Bigger on Jeans
The other day I was going through a box of clothes I’d saved for upcycling and I found a pair of jeans that almost fit, so I decided it was time to try this method to make a waistband bigger. These jeans are from Old Navy (thanks to their tag codes I know I bought […]
Reusable Mop Pad DIY
I bought a new wet mop and a few mop pads when we moved into our house more than 14 years ago, so it’s probably time for this reusable mop pad DIY. Whether you use a Swiffer or another kind of wet mop, with disposable or reusable pads, it’s super easy to make a reusable […]
Darn a Sock: How to Mend a Hole in a Sock
I feel like all my socks got holes at the same time, so let’s look at a few easy ways to mend a hole in a sock. I have this set of fair isle style socks my husband bought me years ago, and it’s like the warranty just expired because it seems like every time […]
Easy Dress Sewing Patterns for Summer
I’ve been feeling like I really want to wear more dresses as the weather gets warmer, and I also want to sew more dresses, so I decided to make a collection of easy dress sewing patterns for summer so all of us can enjoy not wearing pants for a while. Shift Dress Sewing Patterns A […]
Knit Glasses Holder
Inspired by a sweet teddy bear crochet glasses holder, I wanted to make my own knit glasses holder that looks like a cat. Maybe its a cat eye glasses holder? (Ha, ha) You can make yours without ears if you like, but why not add some cuteness? Supplies You’ll need about 38 yards of worsted […]
Crochet Cast on for Knitting
I was at a sit and knit event recently and one of the women there asked me about the crochet cast on and said it’s the only one she uses because it’s so neat looking. I don’t usually use it, but it reminded me to talk about it and why you might want to use […]