After sharing some of my knit gifts to make recently I thought I would share some sewing gifts to make as well. It just feels like a year when it would be great to make more gifts, and there are plenty of things you can sew that are easy to make (even in batches if […]
Gifts for Sewists
After sharing my gift ideas for knitters and crocheters, I thought it would be fun to share some gifts for sewists as well. I don’t have as many accessories for sewing, but there are definitely some things I have that make my life easier (and other things that would if I had them!) Stocking Stuffer […]
Sew a Mug Rug — Quick and Easy Sewing Project
Sew a mug rug to protect your table and make your coffee break a little cuter. A mug rug is like an oversized coaster that you can use to hold your drink and a little snack. They can be just about any size you like and sewn with any material you have on hand. My […]
How to Batch Sew Sewing Projects
I’m working on a project right now where I’m making several of the same thing, so it seemed high time to share with you some tips on how to batch sew sewing projects. Why Batch Sew? There are some sewists who probably never have the need to batch sew. You only make one thing at […]
DIY Felt Taco Ornament
This whimsical DIY felt taco ornament is so fun to make and, for me, at least, it has a funny story attached. One of my many jobs involves lots of communication via Slack, and we use an app that allows you to send people virtual tacos to thank them for their help with something or […]
How to Sew Sequins
A few years ago when flip sequins were all the rage among tweens, I bought a length of flip sequin fabric and never used it because I had no idea how to sew sequins. I was sure they would totally mess up my scissors, my sewing machine, my life. But I finally decided I needed […]
Easy Scrap Fabric Project Bag
This easy scrap fabric project bag is the child of a couple of necessities. First, I have cats who LOVE yarn. They will go to any lengths, including climbing shelves and digging in tote bags, to get a ball of it — and the project its attached to — for themselves. Second, I have a […]