Today’s Sewing Basics post is a fun project that will get you familiar with your sewing machine while also turning out a great last-minute gift or decoration: a stitch sampler ornament! I tried this easy sewing gift idea with a dozen college students (most of whom had never used a sewing machine before) and we … Read more
For this month’s Baby Sew Along pattern, I’m sharing an easy and cute DIY tag blanket with fabric tags. This is a beginner-friendly sewing pattern made from two fat quarters and about an eighth yard of fabric (or a third fat quarter, or some pieces of scrap fabric). This makes a little lovey that baby … Read more
I’m sharing a beginner-friendly sewing tutorial for DIY sensory toys for babies today. If you’re a more advanced sewist or just an adventurous beginner, I’ve included lots of options for variations that will be fun for you to sew and fun for babies to explore! This project is the second pattern in the Baby Sew … Read more
I love fabric mug rugs for absorption but a crochet edging will really take your fabric mug rug to the next level. In today’s tutorial, I’m going to show you how to sew an easy mug rug, how to crochet onto fabric, and how to crochet a lovely shell stitch border. If you have basic … Read more
Photo backdrops can be expensive and some of the best ones are rolls without a stiff background, which can make things challenging if your home photography studio has uneven surfaces. In today’s tutorial, I’m sharing how to make a DIY photo backdrop using simple materials and less than a yard of fabric. This post contains … Read more