Do you enjoy sewing and talking about sewing? I love sewing and there’s something special about being able to talk to someone who loves it. I meet up with sewing friends every once in awhile and to get me through the time in between, I “sewcialize” online with other sewists, sewers, and sewing enthusiasts. Learn how to find a sewing…
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Learn how to replace a zipper on a jacket to keep using it. This is the perfect fix for unlined jackets with a broken zipper. My kids have this one jacket that two of them have worn, and it’s definitely a favorite. It’s been mended a couple of times, and it’s been washed countless times. One day it was left…
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Learn how to use the right fabric clothing. There are so many fabrics, but you’ll always pair the right fabric with the right sewing project! I love to sew for myself, but it’s really magical teaching someone else how to sew. When they learn a new skill or sew a sleeve for the first time, I see the confidence and…
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Learn how to sew on a patch three different ways! See examples of sewing a patch onto a backpack, jeans, and a pouch. I’ve slowly been collecting pretty and fun embroidered patches over the years. I always save them for the perfect project, but then it sits in my stash without ever getting used. Today I’m using some of them,…
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Learn how to hem with these seven different ways to hem. Each one is a different function for different fabric and applications! There are lots of different ways to hem fabric, and I’m going to seven different ways to sew a hem. Some hems are easier to sew and other hems look really professional. Some hems work best with curves…
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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 sew a ball or sphere with a free ball sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project is great for little kids or pets to play with! My kids have always loved throwing things around like pillows, balls, and toys. Now we have a dog that loves chewing on all those things being thrown around. I decided to make…
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Learn how to make a DIY Princess in Black costume using HTV and some black fabric. Add in a cape, black pants, and black shoes for an easy DIY costume! Last week my kids got to dress up as one of their favorite story book characters. My daughter has loved reading all of the Princess in Black graphic novels, and…
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Learn all the tips for sewing jersey knit with these sewing tips and techniques. Jersey is the best knit fabric to sew and wear! When I first started sewing there were not a lot of great knit fabric options so it was hard to learn how to sew knit fabric. Pretty soon jersey knit was readily available in so many…
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Learn how to make a DIY camp half-blood t-shirt with a shirt, fabric, and HTV. Sew on a fabric pocket and add the words for a quick costume! Last week my kids got to dress up as one of their favorite story book characters. My son recently finished reading all of the Percy Jackson books and wanted to be a…
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Make some fun Spring sewing projects to enjoy as the weather warms up. Some are for decorating and some are for using outside! Every year I get excited about the weather warming up and everything turning green. It inspires me to make Spring and Easter sewing projects. The day of Easter changes from year to year so you need to…
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Learn how to make a child bow tie with this free bow tie pattern. It’s a faux tie version and comes in three styles and three sizes. I love making boy inspired sewing projects. Having a boy first made me fall in love with sewing for boys. Sometimes I make hard things for him, and sometimes I make an easy…
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Learn to make a DIY bunny tote bag that is perfect for spring and gathering nature treasures! This beginner sewing project is easy and fun! Every Spring I get excited to decorate with flowers, plants, and baby animals. I just love living in a place where I get four seasons and get to see the changing seasons. It’s really motivating…
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Learn how to make a cute DIY spring pillow with the Cricut Maker and Infusible Ink. I love combining sewing and Cricut crafting. The weather is warming up, and we are started to spend lots of time outside. I always look forward to Spring when we can get outside for longer periods of time. I made a simple pillow so…
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Learn how to use adult clothing to make shorts or leggings for kids. Get some inspiration for the Upcycled T-Shirt Leggings and Shorts Sewing Pattern! The best part about a sewing pattern is seeing it as a base to create something more. The Upcycled T-Shirt Leggings and Shorts sewing pattern is perfect for all the basic slim fit bottoms your…
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