With back-to-school time here, I decided to go the handmade route instead of buying all of my daughter’s outfits for school this year. This was the first time for me to sit down at my machine since moving into our new home, and it was so gratifying to make three outfits for her that she…
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Jo-Ann August Creative Influencer + FREE Study PillowPattern
I am so excited to be able to spill the beans today about something something I’ve been dying to tell y’all about for months! Jo-Ann (my creative home away from home) is featuring me as their Creative Influencer of the Month for August! As I look at the list of the previous creative influencers for…
The Cottage Mama Pattern Tour – Georgia Vintage Dress
Among my immensely talented blogging friends, Lindsay from The Cottage Home and The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns is particularly near to my heart. She and I started blogging almost precisely at the same time. We both have incredibly talented mamas who have gifted us with a profound love of creating things with our own hands….
Sea Turtle Softie Pattern and Tutorial
Believe it or not, it is incredibly easy to make your own plush toys. Regardless of whether you call them stuffed animals or softies, with just a few fabric scraps and a minimal investment of time, you can sew a special gift for a child in your life that is sure to become a new…
See-Through Zipper Pouches
If you are on the prowl for a way to keep purses, backpacks and more nice and organized, you won’t want to miss today’s sewing tutorial from PS contributor Megan. These see-through zipper pouches are a great organization project that can be used for any number of purposes, and you’ll be shocked when you see…
DIY Pattern Weights
This post is brought to you by Michaels. // Earlier this week, I shared about 7 of my favorite time-saving sewing tips and tricks, which included at the number 1 spot the recommendation to use pattern weights instead of pins when cutting out sewing projects. These truly are a sewist’s best friend when it comes…
7 Time-Saving Sewing Tricks
One of my continual challenges is finding ways to maximize the limited creative time I have at my disposal. Between cleaning house, playing with my kiddos and keeping up with my blogging business, sometimes it seems as though there aren’t enough hours in the day to fit in any creative time at all! Fortunately, when…
My Sewing Machine
A question I often hear from my readers is regarding which sewing machine I use. Truly, when purchasing a machine, nothing is more helpful in selecting and buying a new sewing machine than the advice of a friend, so today I thought I would tell you a bit about my machine, the Brother SE-350, and…
Custom Monogram Pillow Covers (Marine Vinyl Tips & Tricks)
Are you familiar with marine vinyl? If not, allow me to introduce you to my favorite sewing secret! Marine vinyl is a great way to add a professional touch to any applique project, as it adds a layer of terrific dimension to pillows, wearable accessories and more. Let me show you how I used marine…
Creativity U: How to Sew a Simple Envelope-Back Pillow Cover
Learning how to sew a throw pillow is one area where true home decor savings can be accomplished, proving that some of the simplest sewing projects can turn out to be the most cost effective. Take, for instance, a set of handmade throw pillows. Using the latest styles and color palettes, a set of throw pillows…