Tag Archives: sewing

How to Make Easy Ewok Ears and Hoods

Sarah White September 20, 2017 Crafts0 Comments

Ewok ears and hoods/head scarves are must-haves at an Ewok-themed birthday party. Or call them bear ears for dress up, Halloween or whatever other occasion might need some cute ears! Affiliate links included for your convenience. The one thing that makes an Ewok birthday party a true Ewok party is …

Softie Sewing Projects for Kids and Adults

Sarah White August 17, 2017 Creating with Kids / Kids / sewing0 Comments

Check out these great softie sewing projects from the #sewasoftie month. Last month I took part in Sew a Softie, a great month of tutorials to encourage kids to sew, hosted by Coloured Buttons. If you didn’t see my contribution, the girl made some kid-directed softie projects, while I made …

Make a Kid-Sized Reading Tent, No Tools Required

Sarah White July 26, 2017 Crafts / Kids / reading3 Comments

I’ve always wanted to make a play/reading tent for the girl, so much so that several years ago I bought a bunch of fabric and supplies to make one. I’d swear the pattern was on the JoAnn website, but I can’t find it now. I have no real memory of …

Kids Learn to Stitch Helps Kids Start Sewing

Sarah White July 21, 2017 Creating with Kids / sewing0 Comments

Help your kids learn to stitch with this fun book made just for them. Affiliate links included for your convenience. Because I already know how to sew and do embroidery, I haven’t really used any books to teach the girl how to sew, but Kids Learn to Stitch by Lucinda …

Creatively Crafty Link Party Week 71

Sarah White June 15, 2017 Creatively Craft Link Party1 Comment

Hi friends! I’m back from the beach and honoring the transition back to daily life by taking things slow, doing lots of house cleaning and catching up on things that didn’t get done while I was gone. I did so much reading and knitting during our travels I feel like …

Creatively Crafty Link Party Week 67

Sarah White May 18, 2017 Creatively Craft Link Party0 Comments

Hello, crafty friends! I spent the week mending jeans and getting ready for an anniversary getaway with the husband (15 years today). There was much more cleaning than crafting going on, but hopefully the house will still be clean when we get back and it will be easier to keep …

How to Sew a New Hem on Your Jeans the Easy Way

Sarah White May 17, 2017 Crafts / Make Do and Make / sewing1 Comment

Learn how to sew a new hem on your jeans when they are too long for your height or the shoes you wear with them. Affiliate links included for your convenience. Have you noticed that jeans, at least “premium” jeans, these days don’t seem to be made for people of …