Turn a T-Shirt into a Tank Top

I wear tank tops instead of bras as my base layer, so when my T-shirts get grungy, knowing how to turn a T-shirt into a tank top is a great way to get more use out of them. This is a quick and not totally perfect version of the process. If you want to wear […]

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How to Sew Microwavable Hand Warmers

My hands are pretty much always cold in the winter, so it was high time to sew microwavable hand warmers for myself. These also make great gifts for people who need to be outside a lot when it’s cold, or who always have cold hands. What are Microwavable Hand Warmers? Hand warmers are little piece […]

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Sewing Gifts to Make

Sew an infinity scarf for yourself, your friends, your kids and #givewarmth.

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 […]

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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 […]

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How to Make a Pillow Form

It’s easy to make a pillow form out of any fabric you might have in the house to use with a pillow cover or even on its own. My pillow form is made from part of an old pillowcase and I intend to cover it, so it’s not quite as perfect as I might make […]

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