Clothing is a part of everyday life. Many times we gravitate toward a particular article of clothing or type of fabric. As a result, friends and family members may connect us to that certain fabric or garment. With sewing skills, you now have the ability to create unique memory items from ... [ Read More ]
DIY Face Masks – Do They Work and Should You Make Them?
Updated: April 2, 2020. Note: Updates to this post are noted toward the bottom of this post right before the tutorials. If you've been reading and hearing about the face mask shortages and want to know if DIY face masks are a possible solution to the problem, this post is for ... [ Read More ]
How to Make Pattern Weights
When researching straight sewing pins, I came across other options for holding fabric and pattern pieces in place which included clips and sewing weights. I've been using clips to hold fabric pieces together on some projects, but my only experience with pattern weights was what I saw on the tv ... [ Read More ]
Sew a Round Pillow Cover with Fringe Trim
When making a list of gift ideas for Christmas, I wasn't sure what to get my sister. I'd already decided to make all my nieces and nephews pillowcases and was on the hunt for fabric. As I searched Spoonflower, I came across this fun fabric: It was perfect for my sister. She and my niece ... [ Read More ]
How to Sew a Square Pillow Cover with Pom Pom Trim
When you think of pillows, what comes to mind? Is it the comfortable pillow you snuggle up with at night, the decorative pillow(s) plumped up and resting in the corner of your sofa, or a throw pillow you use to cushion your back or bottom on a hard chair? Regardless of the pictures floating ... [ Read More ]