If you have ever wanted to try your hand at sewing but didn't know where to begin then this is a perfect post for you! Today we have 11 simple tutorials that you can use to teach yourself how to sew. For real...we will begin with the basics and work up from there. Let's start with terminology...when I started sewing and quilting I quickly discovered that these pastimes have a vocabulary all their own. ... View the Post
10 Simple Pillowcase Tutorials
Pillowcases are one of the easiest things to sew and one that kids love to learn how to make! This summer we did some sewing lessons at our house and we made new pillowcases for everyone's beds plus a few more that we could give to the Million Pillowcase Challenge for a great cause. ... View the Post
How to Make Giant Tassels
Today we want to show you a quick way to make some fun over sized yarn tassels. They are great for parties, kids room decor or even to decorate a playhouse or a teepee! We have paired them in so many ways....I love how versatile they are. Materials: cotton yard (or any yarn of your choosing), piece of cardboard 11" tall (I used a manilla folder), and scissors. ... View the Post
Knit Midi Pencil Skirt Tutorial
One of my very favorite skirts to both wear and make are knit pencil skirts....probably because they are stretchy and you feel like you are wearing pajamas all day...but you really are dressed! The other reason I love them is that you truly can wear them with everything--tee shirts and flip flops, to a blazer and heels and everything in between. And they are an easy afternoon sewing project!!! Here's what you need to make one: ... View the Post
The Make-It-Over-The-Weekend Flannel Quilt Instructions
UPDATE: This tutorial is now a complete, downloadable pattern that you can get for $3.95 HERE. Today I get to share a fun quilt design that I love to make. It's a a quick sew with fun results. It really is a quilt that you can select the fabric for today and then have it cut and sewn before the weekend is over. ... View the Post
Easy Camera Strap Cover Tutorial
Hello! Today we have a fun tutorial that might come in handy during the vacationing season....an easy DIY Camera Strap Cover! If you are new to sewing then this is a great project to try and if you are an experienced seamstress then it makes for a quick afternoon sew. ... View the Post