Make one of these easy baby sewing projects that are perfect for your little one. Use up your scraps and upcycle items for perfect baby shower gifts. Baby sewing projects are one of my very favorite things to sew. Everything is tiny and cute. You use such a small amount of fabric, and all the seams are shorter. It makes…
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Tips for Sewing Jeans
Learn all my tips for sewing jeans and denim fabric in my quest for the perfect handmade skinny jean with the Ash Jeans sewing pattern. I remember years ago wondering if I could ever make my own jeans and having someone comment that they would never look as good as ready-to-wear. Then I saw people online starting to sew their…
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How to Alter Shoulders on a Blouse
If a blouse fits in the bust or hips, but it’s too large in the shoulders use this the alteration. Learn to alter shoulders on a blouse for a custom fit. Sometimes when you buy a blouse it fits really well in the bust or it fits really well in the hips, but the shoulders are too big. If your…
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How to Fix a Zipper on Jeans
If your jean zipper has broken on your favorite pair, then learn how to fix a zipper on jeans by replacing it with a new one. We all have a favorite pair of jeans. The ones we reach for first. The ones that are broken in perfectly and make you feel the best. I have a favorite pair of jeans…
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How to Lengthen a Dress with a Ruffle
If you have a dress that’s just a little too short then you can lengthen a dress with a ruffle! It’s an easy and quick fix, and you can use pretty fabric. Because I’m a mom and there’s always someone tugging on me or hiding behind me, it’s easy for my dresses and skirts to get flipped up. For this…
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6 Best Supplies To Sew Baby Clothes
After making lots of baby sewing projects for my three kids and lots of baby showers gifts, I’ve found my favorite supplies to sew baby clothes. Besides the typical sewing tools you find near a sewing machine, there are six things that have changed the way I sew baby clothing. As I’ve sewn for my three babies first years of…
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Sewing 101 For Beginners
Have you always wanted to learn to sew? This list of sewing skills and sewing tools is basic sewing 101 for beginners to get you started! These are many of the sewing 101 basics you will need to start sewing clothing, home goods, and bags. You’ll learn about different sewing techniques, sewing tips, and sewing tricks to be learn to…
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How to Install Snaps on Baby Clothes
Learn how to install snaps on baby clothes for easy baby sewing projects. These are the best snaps for baby clothes, and the pliers making installing easy. I had been sewing for a couple of years before I had kids. I felt like I was pretty good at sewing. Then I had kids and started sewing a lot more because…
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How to Make a Minky Blanket
Learn how to make a minky blanket with two pieces of minky fabric. This is a great beginner sewing project perfect for gifts. I’ve decided that I’m basically a lizard. If the sun isn’t shining on me, then I’m cold. In the middle of cold winters I need either a space heater or lots of blankets. I’m usually wearing socks,…
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Free Wild One Cut File for T-Shirts
Use this free “Wild One” cut file to make a fun Valentine’s day graphic tee! It works for any holiday, and it’s fun for boys and girls. I don’t love all the implied boyfriend/girlfriend Valentine t-shirts for boys or girls. Instead I designed a “wild one” t-shirt for my son to wear. It doesn’t have anything to do with Valentine’s…
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