We all need clothes that fit well in order to dress for success in our everyday lives. Thankfully, sewists can make clothes to fit their exact measurements. This eliminates the pulling, stretching, pinching, bagginess, and unflattering silhouettes from store-bought, factory-sized clothing. (After all, you weren’t made in a factory; why should your clothes be?) If […]
Today’s guest blogger is Mayra Cecilia Morales. You can check out her projects at so-sew-easy.com! I think there must be a giant invisible poodle living in my house. It is disguised as a teenage girl, and she is tiny, with small hands and feet, not even 75 pounds. However, when she comes out of the […]
From a young age, we fall in love with the magic, romance, and adventure of fairy tales. From dastardly villains to beautiful princesses, the characters of fairy tales bewitch us and transport us to another world with their fantastical stories. The enchantment of fairy tales doesn’t have to end when we grow up, though. Try […]
When we’re collecting pieces for our wardrobe, it can be hard to find a balance between wearing feminine clothing, looking professional, and dressing age-appropriately. However, feminine pieces do not have to be all outdated vintage lace dresses or bright pink little girl skirts. You can use easy sewing projects to add a feminine touch to […]
We asked our Facebook fans what beginner sewists are most afraid to learn. Our fans shared what their biggest sewing fears were when they started. We weren’t surprised to find that most of our respondents seemed to be afraid of the same basic sewing techniques. To rid our fearful friends of these worrisome woes, we’ve […]
Do you constantly lose your keys? The most common place I lost mine is inside my purse. I’m always digging for them because no matter how much stuff was in there first, those keys will always find their way to the bottom and lodge themselves under the largest items in my purse that are hard […]
You see teddy bears and stuffed rabbits everywhere you go, but what about a stuffed hammerhead shark? This DIY Hammerhead Shark Softie from Swoodson Says is a unique take on stuffed animals that your kids will love! Encourage their love of nature by exposing them to some of the world’s less common animals. It might even […]
Looking for a fun new way to organize your sewing supplies? Look no further! The #10 Caddy Pattern from Sew Can She is the perfect little organizational sewing project to get your craft room in order. This carry-all caddy can hold anything from fabric scissors to measuring tape, and it looks so cute on your […]
This baby quilt pattern is the perfect thing when you need a quick baby shower gift! Use up your leftover fabric scraps to make a gift for a newborn. The key to this quilt is choosing fabric scraps in the same color family—even if the patterns don’t match, the colors will bring the whole thing […]
Now that it’s spring, the weather has been getting slightly warmer and the days slightly longer. The combination of those things always makes me want to get outside! I have this vision of having a picnic lunch outside in an English garden, surrounded by flowers and fresh green grass. I’ve never actually done any gardening […]
