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I can’t tell you how many times I’d like to buy extra throw pillows to change or add color to a room that I’m redecorating, or to help bring a holiday theme to my house for the season. It’s one of the easiest ways to change and brighten any place in the house. Here’s the [...]
I recently found myself shopping for a shoulder bag/purse and getting frustrated when, after a few months, I still hadn’t found something that met my needs. All the bags were the wrong colour or price or size or lacked pockets. When a friend gave me the idea of sewing my own bag, I dug through [...]
The first rule to upcycling is that everything is fabric. No matter what is is constructed as currently, it it just fabric waiting to be redesigned. The second rule is that nothing is limited. Previously, I showed you how to make skirts quickly and easily out of a simple pillowcase. This is easy and relatively [...]
Most of the time, my sewing time is devoted to my kids. Diapers, woolies, aprons, dresses, and the list goes on. I know why- it’s predictable and safe. I know exactly what sizes will fit them and how much fabric I need to make it happen. And, in my limited skills, I can make some [...]
It began in pregnancy- wondering if there could possibly be a pair of pants out there that neither dug into my ever expanding belly nor fell off of my rear in an effort to sit “under” a belly that slipped lower every day. If such a pair existed, they only fit for a few days [...]
Patch work quilt blocks are one of the most popular quilting styles and can be extremely beautiful with both modern or old-fashioned appeal depending on the color scheme used. To create a patchwork quilt you’ll need to cut your fabric and arrange the pieces to form the design. In a traditional patchwork quilt the fabric [...]
This year Rowan will be a few months shy of three at Christmas, and she’s old enough now that it seems important to make Christmas really special. One project I’ve been pondering for years is making my own Advent calendar. So I hopped online for ideas, found the gorgeous Flickr pool of handmade Advent treasures, [...]
Patch pockets can be made by cutting a single square (or other shape), turning the raw edges under by ¼ inch and topstitching to the garment. Unfortunately, this method is fiddly and leaves raw edges inside the pocket. Turning the raw edges twice gives a clean finish inside, but can make the edge bulky and [...]
Babywearing is back in a huge way, and if you have basic sewing skills you can whip up a huge variety of mei tais, ring slings and other carriers. It’s worth trying a few different kinds of carrier to see what suits you and your baby. Some styles suit newborns, while others are better for [...]
In the first trimester, it can be tricky finding clothes that make you look pregnant rather than chubby. This in-between stage usually only lasts for a few months at most, so it seems a shame to spend a lot of money on shirts and tops. Here are some free patterns that will take you partway [...]
