Learn how to upcycle a swimming suit for kids. It’s a great way to save money and reuse adult swimming suits that aren’t being used. I often find nice men’s swim trunks and women’s swimming suits at the thrift store that don’t look like they’ve ever been worn. I’m usually the one swimming with the kids and I go through…
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Make your own bag with this list of DIY tote bags and free patterns. Each one is a tutorial with either the given measurements or a free printable pattern! I love having tote bags around for all the different uses. I love having a tote bag for the beach, a tote bag for the library, and a reusable bag for…
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Learn all about interfacing and how to use it. It’s so important for the inside of clothing and bags, and it gives strength and stability. When I first started sewing I didn’t realize how important interfacing was. I had learned about interfacing and logically I understand what it was used for, but I disliked having one more thing to buy…
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Learn how to make an upcycled jeans fabric basket using the hems cut off of jeans. These small diy fabric baskets are perfect for organizing drawers! My kids always create holes in the knees of their pants during the winter. At first I mend the knees in their jeans, but once it warms up enough I cut the pants and…
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Learn how to sew sleeves in the round with these two methods. Sew a set-in sleeve the easy way or the tried-and-true way. When I was learning to sew clothing and was taught how to sew set-in sleeves, I remember thinking, “I’m never sewing another sleeve in my life; I’m only going to sew sleeveless items from now ow”. It…
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Learn how to use your sewing machine, choose fabrics, and use sewing patterns with one of these great sewing books for beginners! I enjoy learning from a video, but whenever I have the sound on to learn something my kids gather around me immediately and make it so much harder to learn. They always want to see what I’m watching…
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Learn how to sew a button by hand after it’s fallen off or when you are sewing a handmade item. This is an easy, quick, and strong way to sew on a button. Everyone has there own way of sewing on buttons, and I’ve tried lots of different ways. I’ve found a method that I love, that works every time,…
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Learn how to sew a button with a sewing machine after it’s fallen off or when you are sewing a handmade item. This is an easy and quick way to sew on a button. I love making and wearing button up shirts. It’s almost all I wearing when it’s hot in the summer and cold in the winter. I’m often…
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Learn how to make a DIY tote bag with a fold up pocket. With the reusable bag folded up in a pocket it’s easy to store in a purse or car until needed. I’m in the habit of bringing my reusable grocery bags to the grocery store every time I go, but I often forget my reusable bags when I’m…
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Learn all about what and how to use quilting cotton for clothing. It’s a commonly found plain weave fabric that is different than apparel cotton. Can you use quilting cotton to make clothing? What is the difference between quilting cotton and apparel cotton? Are there sewing patterns that are made for quilting cotton? We are going to dive into all…
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