Elbows of sweaters tend to wear thin and sometimes wear out completely while the rest of the sweater is still good and still a favorite. How can you fix your sweater’s elbows to get a few more years of wear from it? Because, why not? For me, it is faster to mend a sweater than […] Read more…
How to Sew a Draft Blocker and Use Up Some Fabric Scraps
By Mary Sigler It’s drafty in my house. It’s an old house with old windows and most of them are on the north side which gets a lot of wind. As we fix up our house we are putting in energy-efficient windows but that’s not an overnight project. in the meantime, l have sewn up […] Read more…
Easy to Sew Pajama Bottoms – Short, long, Elastic or Drawstring
A wise woman once told me, when we dress for bed we dress for ourselves. I never thought of it like that. We’re not dressing for others. There is no dress code written or implied, or even socially enforced. So why not wear something we truly like? I like pajama pants with pockets (as I […] Read more…
Easy to Sew Throw Pillow with Zipper Opening
Written by Mary Making a throw pillow with a zipper closure isn’t as hard as you may think. With a few simple seams (in fact, you could sew this pillow cover entirely by hand if you want), a couple of hours, and not much fabric you can transform your couch, bench, camper, or thrown from […] Read more…
How to Sew Stripes onto a Sleeve
In this post I’m going to show you how to sew stripes around the sleeve of a cardigan. Of course, this method can also be used on shirts, pullovers, and jackets. What it involves: Hand Sewing, Cutting, Measuring, Pinning Level: Beginner The Story Behind This My son has style adventures. For years now he has […] Read more…
Sew Up a Bandana Bib For Babies, Dogs, or Yourself (but then don’t call it a bib)
It’s not pretty but it is normal; some kids drool when they’re teething. And some dogs drool all the time. So for those toddlers’ and pups’ parents, why not sew up a few of these super easy bandana bibs? Or if you could sew one for yourself and your wardrobe. Supplies Needed:*A Fabric Marking Tool […] Read more…
Simple Cloth Pouches to Keep All Those Little Things in Order
Deep within the diaper bag chaos has been banished. Instead, there is a simple cloth pouch stuffed with a change of clothes, a second one has toys at the ready, a third pouch holds snacks, and a fourth carries those miscellaneous baby things you might need but usually don’t. And on the longer days, there’s […] Read more…
Easy to Sew Baby Bibs
Bibs can be a fun baby gift to make because they’re quick and easy to sew up, don’t require a lot of fabric and can be decorated in so many different ways (which means a little playtime for you, the maker). Keep in mind when choosing fabric or thinking of how to embellish it that […] Read more…
Easy to Sew, Portable, Baby and Tot Changing Pad with Pocket for Diapers and Wipes
When a diaper needs changing it needs changing. It doesn’t matter where you are, on the road, at a gathering, or shopping, it commands you to stop everything and deal with it. Thank goodness for a foldable, padded, washable, changing pad with its own pocket that holds a spare diaper or two and a travel […] Read more…
How to Make Burp Cloths for Baby; Four Different Ways, All Easy
When choosing what gift to make expecting parents I never think of burp cloths. I mean, ick. But really, parents with babies use burp cloths all day long going through more than they thought possible. So making good looking, functional burp cloths is a great idea. They’re easy and quick to make, a great project […] Read more…