Happiness Through Sewing
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…
Turns out I need to relax more. At first, I thought this meant days poolside however I have no pool and it turns out a day of doing nothing only brings on more stress for some of us. What I need, so suggested the doc, is to relax a little every day and practice not […] Read more…
How do you feel about wearable muslins? It’s a thing in the sewing community to make your first attempt of a garment in a slightly, what? cheaper? less-liked? fabric in case it doesn’t work out. After that first attempt, you’re supposed to work out the fit and construction details and sew it up in the […] Read more…
Why Cloth Bags? A few months ago, maybe longer, my husband and I really took a good look at how much of our trash is food packaging. We were kind of astounded how much of our food came in plastic bags; nuts, oats, granola, flours, frozen veg and fruit, prepackaged veg and fruit and even […] Read more…
It’s good, they say, to review your day, and/or your week, and month, and, at the very least, your year. It’s something I’ve not really done, but am beginning to see why it would be a good idea to acknowledge what you did that worked for you or what was even so brilliant it surprised […] Read more…
Here is a quick and easy project that will add to your comfort, cozy-up your space and showcase your favorite fabric – even if you only have a little of that fabric. Did someone say stash buster? The best part is the cover is removable for cleaning and yet, no zipper, or buttons, or even […] Read more…
No one is symmetrical but some of us are more asymmetrical which is fine except clothing doesn’t always fit comfortably or drapes correctly. A high hip adjustment is an easy adjustment. It only requires a little extra length be added to the garment, but not at the hem as you may first think. To keep the […] Read more…
Use your sewing talent and your fabric stash to make some gifts. For a certain occasion or just an “I was thinking about you” here are 18 gifts you can sew. For The Home Placemats This is a gift they’ll use every day. Use a little batting to give the mats some weight and substance and be […] Read more…
Finger puppets may not grab your attention like a toy that sparkles and squawks but they are fun to make and pretty cute lightweight and take up so little space that they’re easy to take with you everywhere And they can easily distract a fussy baby or keep a toddler occupied while waiting for your […] Read more…
Whether you want to add a little color to a gray room in a grey season or set a holiday mood, or affordably decorate a temporary space (baby’s nursery? dorm room?) a string of felt garland is the ticket. You pick the colors. You pick the length. Two hours from start to finish. The […] Read more…