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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 having guests who look the […]
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 a dinosaur softie inspired by […]
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 it, but it called for […]
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 Guy and Francois Hall is […]
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 a normal height? Maybe I’m […]
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. It’s a good thing I’m a knitter, because there’s nothing I like more than a big, bulky sweater, indoors or out, for much more of the year than most people require […]
Affiliate links included for your convenience. Learn how to mend a sweater or other garment made with knit fabric when it gets a hole. Do you know why your T-shirts sometimes come out of the wash with holes in them? It’s not moths; it’s the zippers on other garments grabbing them in the wash and […]