how to make your own notepads - Did you know you could make your own notepads? I mean the kind that you can tear a sheet off of? There’s a cool product called notepad adhesive that gives you the ability to turn any stack of paper into a notepad.
Sewing-the 1950’s Straight Skirt - This week’s pattern is a one-piece, slightly a-line skirt, custom-cut to the individual’s hip and waist measurements.
Leslie - Free Printable Striped Note Card - Here is a simple striped flat note card that you can download and print.
“Learn to Walk” Belt - I made mine very simple……..a bit different from the ones I have seen for sale. But works great.
Fizzy Bath Bomb Cupcakes - Who can say no to a cupcake? These yummy looking goodies are not only pretty to the eye, they are also a lovely way to pamper yourself. Now, it is hard to believe that these are not for you to eat, but trust us–you don’t want to take a bite out of these little cakes. They are for your body, not your tummy.
Why Use a Topstitching Needle? - I started topstitching the spine without changing my needle. I thought it might be worthwhile to show you guys an up close view of the quality variation between using a Universal Needle (the top photo) and a Topstitching Needle (the second photo).
Transferring multi-size patterns to card - Following the interest in my post about using industrial patternmaking card, here’s another tutorial to answer a question a few people have asked…. This is how to trace multi-sized commercial patterns to cardboard!
Operation Summer Hair Rescue Part 1 - How To Make Scrunchies - Since we are on the groove of simple sewing projects, I thought we’d do a couple more. Remember these?
Garbage Bag for the Car - I have wanted to make a hanging garbage bag for my van forever. What I have been doing for the past 5 years is hanging a plastic grocery bag off the arm of the driver’s seat. The kids can’t reach it though. I have tried to hang it between them but still the garbage doesn’t make it in the bag.
The “Oh wow that was totally easy!” Skirt-Making Tutorial - This is so easy and I think it would be a very satisfying first sewing project for anyone. You even end up with clothes. Let’s do it.
