Upcycled Baby Clothes
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How to make Plush Baby Booties
As promised I’m going to show you how to make plush baby booties like these, and the ones in an earlier blog post “Here’s one I made earlier.” I used fleece but you can use any fabric or trim. These are small enough that it wouldn’t take long to sew them by hand if you […]
Easy Homemade Christmas Gifts
I know I know, we’re still in November but if you want to make your own Christmas gifts then you have to give yourself time! I’ve put together a few ideas for easy homemade Chistmas gifts Some of these ideas are for babies but we adults like our gifts too! […]
Free Baby Dress Sewing Pattern
I was searching for a free baby dress sewing pattern (I’m using this resource while I learn how to make my own) and found this one at See Kate Sew, so simple and I love the elasticated shoulder straps very effective! I decided to make 2 of these at the same time, they looked so […]
Easy Make Burp Cloths
Baby Lilly needs burp cloths, she goes through so many! I made this project up as I went along but they really are “easy make burp cloths!” I followed the same simple method that I used for the taggie blanket, only difference being I didn’t add the tags. I made 2 and it only took me […]
Basic Sewing Stitches
There are many different kinds of stitches so I thought it would be useful to have a page detailing the basic sewing stitches for beginners. Some can be done on your sewing machine and some are for hand stitching. TIP – Always make sure your needle is sharp and clean whether you’re using a sewing […]
Recent Posts in Articles
Upcycle Your T-Shirts
Posted on 7.17.17
A t-shirt quilt history and directions to make your own quilt. You may have a dresser drawer or wardrobe packed with old t-shirts. see more
Jack and Jill Market
Posted on 4.12.15
Not a new concept, selling and upcycling second-hand goods but, with daughter and I having used the Jack and Jill Market to purchase most of the items baby Lilly has needed I decided to write about the experience. this is a great way to make some money as a seller or save money as a buyer. […]
Dress For Sewing
Posted on 3.20.15
Not quite what you think! Not a dress to sew but a question, do you dress for sewing? Do you prepare yourself mentally? In the 40s and 50s, a woman’s place was very much in the home and there were lots of articles and advice on how a housewife should comport herself. Some of the […]
Recent Posts in Tutorials
Easy Make Burp Cloths
Posted on 1.21.15
Baby Lilly needs burp cloths, she goes through so many! I made this project up as I went along but they really are “easy make burp cloths!” I followed the same simple method that I used for the taggie blanket, only difference being I didn’t add the tags. I made 2 and it only took me […]
How to Patchwork Quilt – Part 3
Posted on 11.25.14
We finished How to Patchwork Quilt – Part 2 with the patchwork completed and now it’s time to move onto the quilting part. There are many different ways to make a quilt but, for the purpose of this tutorial I’m doing it the simplest way. Making the quilt. A quick note here….I decided to add […]
How to Patchwork Quilt – Part 2
Posted on 11.23.14
In How to Patchwork Quilt – Part 1 we finished by having fabric squares prepared ready for piecing together. How to Patchwork Quilt Part – 2 Lay out your squares in the pattern you want. I decided to put the cream squares down the sides, I liked the look of it better. […]
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