A budget-wise sewist is a smart one! As we all know, fabric can be very expensive, and other sewing materials make this craft a heavy-hitter at the bank. When the holidays roll around and we’re sewing up a storm, it becomes even more important to be thrifty. This might just be our most important tip […]
Do you have a stash of old T-shirts taking up valuable space in your closet? These 20 T-shirt upcycle ideas will clear your closet with fun crafts and refashion projects. From T-shirt quilts to upcycled bags and totes, you are sure to find an idea that will turn your old tee into a practical project. […]
Do you know what the worst part about losing weight is? Yes, there is a bad part. It’s not all burpees and bikinis you know. Besides having my gallbladder out a week before Christmas, the worst part is having to buy completely new clothes. I don’t like to spend money on brand new clothes, especially […]
This week, because Father’s Day is coming up, we’ve got neckties on the brain. They’re an awesome go-to gift for dads, grandfathers, and male role models in general, but let’s face it: giving someone as necktie isn’t very personal or creative. The amazing news is, there are tons of DIY Father’s Day gifts you […]
This week, we fell totally in love with upcycled sewing projects. Sometimes, we get so wrapped up in our fabric stashes and stack of exciting new patterns, that we forget about the amazing sewing projects that can be created with our existing garments and old blankets. We hope you enjoy these upcycled, recycled, and straight […]
Today we have a guest post from Katie of Running With a Glue Gun! Now that the weather’s getting warmer, all we can think about is summer. Katie will show you how to upgrade your denim shorts and give them a stylish makeover! Read on for the full tutorial, and don’t forget to check out Katie’s blog […]
They’re some of the most disheartening events: the day you outgrow your favorite pair of jeans or lose a little weight and try to pull on a cherished shirt…only to find your arms are drowning in fabric! You don’t want to throw these items out, but you’re also not comfortable in them anymore. The awesome […]
It’s a new year, and that means a new Tips and Tricks Tuesday! Today’s guest post is by Laura Brooks from Sewing Makes Me Happy, and she’s here to tell us all about how to get our 2020 wardrobe ready for the new year. If you’ve wanted to learn how to upcycle some of your […]
We all have that one pair of jeans that we just can’t bear to part with, even though we’ve outgrown them. I know that once I fall in love with a pair of jeans, I will literally wear them until they’re patched, frayed, or basically falling apart. However, if you’re like me and hate throwing […]
A budget-wise sewist is a smart one! As we all know, fabric can be very expensive, and other sewing materials make this craft a heavy-hitter at the bank. When the holidays roll around and we’re sewing up a storm, it becomes even more important to be thrifty. This might just be our most important tip […]
