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Process Art Fun: Layered Hearts Sewing Project

Sarah White February 6, 2019 Art / Fabric Crafts / Sewing0 Comments

Give yourself an open-ended, process art project by gathering some materials to make decorated, layered hearts. This is a great project for adults and kids and can be done with other shapes, too, or no shapes at all. Affiliate links included for your convenience. Fun with Process Art Sometimes I …

How to Make Easy Ewok Ears and Hoods

Sarah White September 20, 2017 Crafts / Kid Crafts and Activities2 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 Kid Crafts and Activities / Sewing1 Comment

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 / Home and Family Life4 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 Kid Crafts and Activities / 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 …

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

Sarah White May 17, 2017 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 …

How to Sew a Button on a Coat and Make it Last

Sarah White March 29, 2017 Sewing3 Comments

Here’s an easy way to sew a button on a coat so it will stay on no matter how much you bundle up underneath. Affiliate links provided for your convenience. It’s a good thing I’m a knitter, because there’s nothing I like more than a big, bulky sweater, indoors or …