Sewing tutorials and inspiration
In this step by step tutorial, I will show you how you can easily make a pattern from one of your daughter's t-shirts and turn it into an adorable girls boho shirt. You can also use a basic t-shirt pattern if you already have one. Something I've really been wanting for my oldest daughter are …
Learn to sew a stretchy, loose fitting maternity tank using a tank top you already have as a pattern. You can also check out a similar tutorial for a long sleeve maternity top here. Supplies and materials Getting prepared First, choose the tank top you will be copying. The closer it is …
I recently wrote a blog post about getting started with sewing, and in it I included some beginner projects. For this post I am sharing my process of the free dress/tunic pattern that is linked there from the blog Made by Toya. I would definitely recommend this pattern! It's a free pdf and very …
When we think of the usefulness of sewing, one of the first things that comes to mind is mending. It might not be the most exciting of homemaking jobs, but it sure is practical. You can use this method to mend work pants, or, as in this example, close up holes in ripped jeans. I bought these jeans …
I've been wanting a basic, flowy top with long sleeves for quite some time. It might be hard to believe I don't have one, but I'm picky about fabric type and usually shopping on a budget. Now that I'm pregnant, I've been feeling the need even more. This style doesn't have to be maternity, but that's …
So you're pregnant, and just getting to the point where all of your jeans suddenly don't fit. You feel uncomfortable and frumpy and you know you need to do something about it quickly. You're obviously here because you're considering altering some yourself, whether that's to save money, to have …
So you've decided that you want to take up sewing, but you're not sure where to start. It can be a bit overwhelming at first, but this article will help you to get together everything you need and get you pointed in the right direction of creating some simple items you will love! A lot of people …