A sewing machine cover is a perfect project for beginners and an excellent way to use up your fabric scraps. Best of all, it’s easy to make! During the pandemic, sewing machine sales soared. Everyone was making facemasks for first responders, family,…
DIY Projects
Pressing fabric is essential when working with textiles. Sure, you can skip this step and sew everything up, but the results won’t be the same if you’d taken the time to iron your finished piece. I recently started working on…
I recently made an embroidered banner to memorialize my mom’s favorite cat, Lukas. He appeared out of nowhere on my balcony in 2011 and became part of my cat family. Of course, I didn’t know that adding a third male…
If you’ve been sewing for a while, you probably have fabric scraps from other projects. I’ve got the perfect stash buster project for you, plus you’ll liven up your morning drink and table with a fabulous Sashiko mug rug. For…
If you’re a coffee lover like me, you probably run to the coffee shop a few times a week. Each cup to-go comes with one cardboard mug cozy that’ll end up in the trash. We’re all doing our best to…
Can you believe that Christmas is almost around the corner? Where did time go? Where did the decade go? Have you done your Christmas shopping? Do you have all the presents wrapped? Maybe you’re currently planning your Christmas dinner menu…
Do you love giving handmade presents but don’t have a lot of time to make one? Fret not, my friend, and I have a quick and cuddly solution for you that requires just a few supplies. If you’ve been following…
For years I’ve kept a pair of black Converse sneakers, but unlike the traditional Chuck’s, these have black soles. They looked dull. I’ve barely worn them. I always felt something was missing on my Chuck’s. They’ve spent the past years…
You can never have enough pouches. It doesn’t matter how big or small they are; they can go anywhere with you and keep all your things in one place. If you ever wanted to make your zipper pouch to adjust…