Celebrate your love for sewing with these projects, tutorials, and ideas.
It’s no secret I love to sew, and I particularly love to sew with recycled fabrics. This is for two reasons. One is cost—I live in the UK where fabric costs £14/meter, which is equivalent to $12/ yard. Secondly, because it’s kinder to our world’s limited resources to reuse where we can. One of my go-to […]
One of the easiest and most popular ways to decorate your home for spring is to add a vase of fresh flowers to any room. However, while fresh flowers are gorgeous and smell amazing, the fact is that they just don’t live very long. They make for a nice treat every once in a while, […]
Have you ever seen a DIY project like this before? This Hidden Message Glow in the Dark Embroidery tutorial by Miss Make is a cute and creative way to decorate your walls or show someone you care! The idea is to embroider a fun pattern, but to then go back in with a glow-in-the-dark embroidery […]
If you’re a gal with a little more up top, you’ll know that a lot of the time those flimsy store-bought swimsuits just don’t offer enough support for us to wear. But of course those are the suits that tend to be cutest and least expensive—if you splash out (get it?) for a swimsuit that […]
The boho trend is totally in for spring and summer—something about those bold colors and wanderlust-inspiring prints just make me want to hit a California beach! This Quilted Throw Pillow Tutorial from Miss Make is the perfect way to capture the essence of a spontaneous road trip and bring it to your living room or […]
Easter is almost here! Your to-do list for the big day may already include finding the right treats for kids, tracking down some cute decorations, and squeezing in a haircut for everyone in the family. You’re already busy, but have you thought about what you and your daughter will wear this year? Don’t panic! Instead […]
Spring is in the air, and that means one thing to sewists: the perfect opportunity for making some fabulous spring dresses, skirts, and more! One of the best reasons for making your own spring wardrobe is to avoid ill-fitting clothes found in stores; since every body is unique and beautiful, and since store-bought clothing isn’t […]
There is one thing for every person that they can’t seem to get enough of. For me, it’s shoes. I have so many pairs of shoes stacked in my closet. You can’t tell me that I don’t wear them all because I do wear them all. There are high boots, black and brown, ankle boots, […]
It’s usually hard to successfully incorporate usable pockets into a women’s shirt, but this Paulie Pocket Top from Lladybird manages to do the trick! Fashion meets functionality in this comfy and colorful top. A sewn shirt like this would be perfect for running a quick errand—no need to take a purse, just throw your essentials […]
Got a case of cold toes? This House Shoes Tutorial from Four Square Walls is just the thing, whether you hate stepping on a freezing floor first thing in the morning or if you don’t like walking around the house barefoot. If you make a few loose-fitting pairs, it’s also a great option to offer […]
