My kids come home from pre-k with tons of terrific artwork and I’d been trying to find a good way to display the precious pieces when I found this large framed print of Marilyn Monroe on clearance at Michael’s and it sparked an idea for a padded message board. Of course you can use, or […]
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Project Tutorial: Reusable Snack Bags
When my quads started pre-k last week I had visions of buying dozens of boxes of Ziploc bags for their daily snacks (in quadruplicate!) so I started checking all the local stores for some reusable snack bags. I had absolutely no luck locally and then was shocked to find that these simple bags range from […]
Project Tutorial: Do-Rag Style Headband
Leisel at Brown Paper Packages created this adorable Do-Rag Style Headband for her daughter to help keep both the headband and hair in place during sports activities. I’ve been working on some hair accessories for my girls for back to school and I think this design is wonderful. You can have a lot of fun […]
Project Tutorial: Box Style Cosmetic Case
Jaime at Prudent Baby made this neat box style toiletry bag this is perfect for a man or a woman. I love this style because it can hold so much, and of course if you used a “manlier” fabric it would be a great gift for your favorite guy. Jaime used oilcloth as the lining […]
Project Tutorial: Fabric Folder Portfolio
I carry a notepad with me everywhere I go, I’m definitely a list person, so I was thrilled to find this project tutorial for a fabric folder or portfolio at Niesz Vintage Home! I absolutely adore her color and fabric choices, and her step by step instructions include terrific photos to help make assembly easy. […]
Types Of Seams
There are three main types of seams that you will be using for most of the sewing items you will make. (1) A straight seam is the one that is used most often. In a well-made straight seam, the stitching is exactly the same distance from the seam edge the entire length of the […]