I have wanted a vintage huipil for a while now. The really good vintage ones are pretty pricey, so while I save my money for an old one, I made a quick and really affordable version of my own. Huipils are traditionally worn by indigenous women in Mexico and Central America. I mixed that traditional
A great way to save money on paper products is to use reusable cloth napkins. But you don't have to settle for boring white napkins. Instead, check out how to make your own pretty patterned homemade cloth napkins! These DIY cloth napkins are really easy to make and customize!
DIY Recycled Clothes Memory Bear Free Sew Patterns
Really easy to knit, the Sand stitch pattern is ideal for beginners. It has an adorable texture to it, and it doesn't curl. A lovely option for knitting baby clothing.
Freshen up your home with these super-simple diy cloth napkins. See how to make cloth napkins - I find these 2 easy ways the best!
Sashiko is a Japanese hand-sewing style that was originally used by working class people as a means to mend used clothing and household items. But it is so much more than that! The even, geometric patterns of sashiko create a beautiful decorative effect, so that they go beyond being purely practical
If you’ve been wanting to make an easy crochet dishcloth, then this is the one for you to crochet. I love how simple this is to make,...
Last week I’ve been super busy making hoodies. I made three, one for myself and two to sell at craft fairs. The only problem is I’ve made the pattern myself and I have no idea how to up…
Looking for a trendy and practical accessory? In this step-by-step tutorial, we'll show you how to create your very own hobo bag-style lightweight fabric
Learn tips and tricks to embroidering a t-shirt in this MCreativeJ DIY hand embroidery tutorial.
This Waistcoat Stitch tutorial shows just how easy this crochet stitch can be! Learn how to do the Waistcoat stitch and make crochet hats, bags, cup cozies, and more with this dense and versatile crochet stitch.
Stay stitching happens right at the beginning of the process of producing a fine garment. Learn how to sew stay stitch step by step and why.
Hello there, beautiful people! Free patterns for crochet flower stitches are here, and they are amazing! Come pick your favorite!
All of my closest friends and family know that I love dragonflies so much so coming across this Dragonfly Stitch crochet pattern made me smile.
Those of you who have been with me for long know I love making kids’ projects of all kinds, from hairbows to clothes to kids’ decor! But making things for my two grand girls has been something even better than I imagined! I’ve been wanting some personalized name sweaters for them since before they were […]
This simple raglan jumper pattern is the ultimate scrap buster. Use the magic knot to join your loose ends to make a mega ball of multi coloured yarn! They’ll be minimal ends to weave in and …
How to sew a ladder stitch - close a seam invisibly - aka slip stitch, blind stitch or invisible stitch instructions
Those of you who have been with me for long know I love making kids’ projects of all kinds, from hairbows to clothes to kids’ decor! But making things for my two grand girls has been something even better than I imagined! I’ve been wanting some personalized name sweaters for them since before they were […]
I often get a question from my readers - how to sew straight? In this guide, I will show you how to easily keep stitching lines straight. I will talk about topstitching mostly because keeping seam allowances equal is a different topic. Have you ever had problems with crooked stitching lines? I bet you had. Even intermediate sewists are struggling sometimes to do it and had to rip and redo stitching. But sewing in a straight line is much simpler than you think. And I want to help you to sew straight every time.
Learn to sew a Ladder stitch (invisible stitch) by hand. The Ladder stitch is great for closing seams and repairing holes in clothes.
Say goodbye to those annoying tiny t-shirt holes with this quick and easy repair!
Join me as I show you how to DIY the cutest hand embroidered sweatshirt. A quick and easy project for all experience levels.
Learn how to use interfacing to tame stretchy t shirts and make them play nicely for quilting. Tutorial from NewQuilters.com #tshirt quilts #tshirt quilting DIY
If you are anything like me, you're always looking for that new top to help freshen up your existing fabulous wardrobe. Well, look no more; Mood has a brand
Learn to sew a Ladder stitch (invisible stitch) by hand. The Ladder stitch is great for closing seams and repairing holes in clothes.
I have a lot of shirts and dresses where the armhole is just too big or wide. Here's a tutorial to fix those large armholes.
Have you ever wondered how to undo serger stitches without ripping them out one by one? This tutorial will show you how.
The Jackie O Cardigan, a FREE Super Bulky Sweater Pattern! Who doesn’t love a SUPER COZY comfy cardigan? I decided to knit and design this fun and simple cardigan for any beginner knitter. It’s knit from the top down and requires NO seaming. For this design I used We Are Knitters The Wool in Dusty Pink. This was so gen
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Five hand stitches that should be in every sewist’s repertoire, by Tasha Miller Griffith.
Make your own DIY Quilted Hoodie with me using these FREE Downloadable Templates! Follow the blog post to assemble your own version!
Also known as: bullion stitch, caterpillar stitch, coil stitch, knot stitch, post stitch, worm stitch, Puerto Rico rose, grub knot This is an interesting stitch used to make simple motifs. I would say that this is an ‘elongated’ knot which can be...
Discover the beauty of minimalist designs and create your own capsule wardrobe with these versatile sewing patterns.
This week I'm enjoying my autumn break. A whole week to do some much needed sewing. The plan is to do some easy sewing. Nothing too com...
My husband and I have the most gorgeous window seat in our new home on the Texas Hill Country and we really needed a box cushion in just the right fabric to fit into that window seat space in a custom way. I was so excited when I found this video tutorial on how to
Sleeve designs can be a little bit intimidating. Drafting them is kind of a science on its own, and it’s hard to imagine what shape you need to start with if
I have always been intrigued by the art of Sashiko, but I have never had a chance to learn more about it. This article from Koekoek was just what I was looking for. It is a nice introduction to th…
What you need to know before mending your clothing.
