Hello Friends! Today I'm sharing a super-easy way to create and sew pillowcases or cushion covers that look store-bought and a bit more tailored than your basic envelope-style design. It only involves one extra step. The secret sauce is an additional topstitch that creates a...
Hi friends! I am happy to report that the weather in Minnesota has finally transformed into Spring! I'm here to celebrate with a sewing project that's perfect for warmer weather. Long skirts! I made one using a fun knit fabric with Simplicity pattern number 8745,...
Nothing pulls together a space like fabrics; from upholstery to pillows, drapes, or cushions. If you can't find exactly what you are looking for or you don't want the high cost of custom, you can make most of these items yourself. Today I will show...
Are you looking for a creative distraction from our current situation? I've got you. If you are at home, now is a perfect time to learn a new skill. Have you ever wanted to sew your own clothes? Today's creative challenge is to make a...
It's "Day 7". In times like this, it's easy to feel helpless. I've been trying to stay alert and help out as I can. One critical need that has emerged over the past several days is for more personal protective equipment. The medical community is...
Hi Friends! Join me for today's sewing project and be inspired to create something for yourself! I'll be making a linen tie-front blouse using Simplicity Pattern D0890 (or 8601), but first, I have a question for you. When sewing, which do you buy first; the...
Full disclosure. I actually started this DIY project years ago for a sweet young family member. But life was super busy, working full time, taking care of family and raising a teenager. Maybe you can relate? I ended up tucking it away. Now, this sweet...
If you have an antique chair with good bones or even a chair that has outlived its cushion, you are lucky, because as they say, they don't make them like they used to! If your chair is in good shape but the cushion is not,...
There seems to be a crossbody bag revolution happening! And I am all about it. Purses are such a personal thang tho. The size, the fabric, the color, etc. We love our purses so! That's why it's so fun to make your own and create...
What's hiding under your bed? Whether it's monsters or just a bunch of storage containers, I have an inexpensive way to hide them and get a custom look while you're at it. Today we're going to make an easy, DIY bed skirt using simple and...