This bag with box bottom corners came about by special request of my daughter, who had been using a bag she liked as her pencil bag but it wasn’t quite perfect. I hope I’ve gotten closer with this one! The Original Bag I think this bag originally held a set of sheets. It’s made from […]
Fall Sewing Patterns
These fall sewing patterns are a lot of fun to stitch and great to use as the weather gets cooler. Things to Sew for the Home for Fall Fall is a great time to sew projects for the home because it’s great to refresh your decor and accessories for the new season (and for being […]
Pumpkin Sewing Patterns
I love crafting pumpkins in all sorts of media, but for some reason I’ve never made any pumpkin sewing patterns! I’ve been thinking about trying my hand at them this year and will definitely share the results, but in the meantime, here are a bunch of pumpkin sewing patterns to inspire you to make some […]
How to Replace a Waistband
Knowing how to replace a waistband on a pair of elastic or drawstring waist pants isn’t something that comes up every day, but it sure is satisfying to do if you need to do it. Saving the Best Pair of Pants I have this pair of pants (they’re old old Gillian O’Malley pajama pants from […]
How to Sew Bra Cups into a Dress
Why would you sew bra cups into a dress? So you don’t have to wear an actual bra! This is the solution for summer dresses with spaghetti straps that are hanging out in your closet instead of getting worn because you hate wearing strapless bras. It can’t just be me. Making Clothes Better One of […]
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 […]
How to Use a PDF Sewing Pattern
I’m about to start sewing a new project as I write this, so I thought it would be a great time to share how to use a PDF sewing pattern in case you’ve never done it before. You’ll need a lot of space and some time to put it together, but it’s not difficult at […]