I don't think I have ever been more grateful for delivery drivers and other essential workers than I am right now! I wanted to offer a cute printable to give back that says "Thank you for delivering our packages" and encourages them to take a mask! Whip up a few extra masks for your Amazon, FedEx, UPS and USPS drivers and print out this cute printable. I know it must be scary to be out working while most people are holed up inside so this cute print will hopefully brighten someone's day! And since so many delivery workers are ...Continue Reading
How to Sew Faster when Mass Producing Masks
Anyone else feeling frazzled from mask sewing!? It gives me such a good feeling but I also feel panicked trying to pump them out! Since these are so needed and RIGHT NOW I have streamlined my production process to make them quicker. So this post will tell you how to sew faster when mass producing! These tips are specifically for mask sewing but the same principles can be applied to other batch sewing projects and also to quilting projects. Helpful Supplies for Sewing Faster: -Best Steam Iron -12" by 24" Acrylic Ruler -Cardstock for ...Continue Reading
Surgical Cap Sewing Pattern with download
If you are looking for more ways to help the medical community right now, surgical scrub caps are another thing healthcare workers are asking for! This post has a free printable surgical cap sewing pattern that you can download and sew! Make a few matching masks and give them to a hospital in need! This diy scrub hat pattern includes two variations with adjustable backs to fit both men and women. Scrub caps can be made with basic cotton, which is best for the hospital washing process. These can be reused and even made to match a surgical ...Continue Reading
How to make a DIY Zipper Book Purse
This post is sponsored by Little Women, now available on Blu-ray™ and Digital. LITTLE WOMEN is available now on Blu-ray™ and Digital and I'm excited to celebrate the home release of Greta Gerwig's take on the classic with a literary project! This zipper book purse is so cute and will promote a love of literacy to anyone who sees it! I used a custom "Own Your Story" design for the cover so it would be empowering and inspiring just like the movie! I always love watching movies for the costumes - and Little Women did not ...Continue Reading
Kid mask template
With the new recommendations to wear face masks in public, I wanted to share a kid mask template so you can have them handy. If you have to go out, sew some of these quick kid face masks to provide the easy protection you need! This post includes two sizes for smaller and larger kids and an optional filter pocket in the back. I think the ear loop style is the best for kids to keep on because it is comfortable and easy to wear. If you want ties, you can follow the binding tutorial in this post with the pattern download in this ...Continue Reading
How to Sew a Face Mask with Filter Pocket (NO ELASTIC!)
Last week I shared 3 ways to make a face mask and where to donate them. I'm so happy that so many sewers are coming together to fill this need! Today I'm sharing how to sew a face mask with filter pocket for hospitals wanting a more protective mask. These have a few great features including a pocket on the back to slip a disposable filter into, cotton ties without elastic to withstand harsh sanitation processes and two different fabrics to distinguish the front from the back! This face mask is my new favorite to make. The back ...Continue Reading
3 ways to make a DIY surgical face mask for virus shortage
Organizations all over the US are calling on sewers, sewists, people with sewing machines to help create handmade masks to help cope with the coronavirus shortage. This DIY surgical face mask pattern is free and has 3 variations! While you're stuck in isolation or quarantine, here are 3 ways to make a medical face mask to block germs and sew some good! This post will also help you find a place to donate homemade pandemic masks. See my new posts, how to make a face mask with a filter pocket and how to make a mask for ...Continue Reading
13 Easy Crafts for Kids
Just in case you need a few extra craft ideas for kids! These are all no-mess (or at least low-mess) craft ideas that will entertain your creative kids! I love easy crafts for kids, with a quick set-up and lots of creative opportunity! So here's a list of Amazon (affiliate) links so you can order some kits and get crafting in a few days from the comfort of your home! Ed Emberly's Thumbprint Drawings Book - These are so fun to make. Also pick up a set of different color ink pads while you're at it! Origami - Paper folding has a ...Continue Reading
Top 10 Cricut Maker Fabric and Sewing Projects!
This post, Top 10 Cricut Maker Fabric and Sewing Projects, is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. I've had my Cricut Maker for a few years now and my excitement from it continues to grow! The biggest thing the Cricut Maker has given me it empowerment. I can make almost ANYTHING with it, from quilts to wooden projects! In this post I'm sharing my TOP 10 projects using the Cricut Maker from the past year or so with a focus on projects with fabric, felt and sewing! As Cricut ...Continue Reading
You Got This + More Cancer SVG free downloads
This post is a follow-up to the new Sew4Good project Heart Pillows for Breast Cancer Patients. I wanted to include some inspirational cancer SVG FREE downloads for adding iron-on vinyl to your projects! These are actually nice phrases for any hard time (or just general happy motivation!), so you can add them to a gift before giving it for a little extra boost of love! These heart pillows help patients recover from invasive surgery. The shape is ideal for holding right under the arm while resting or over the chest as a seatbelt cushion. ...Continue Reading
Sew4Good: Heart Pillows for Breast Cancer
I'm excited to announce another Sew 4 Good project: heart pillows for breast cancer! This is a quick and easy project with a free heart pillow pattern! It's totally appropriate for Valentine's day, but patients need these all year round. If you missed the first Sew 4 Good project, you can click here to read all about making headwraps for cancer patients. Every few months a new Sew 4 Good project will launch. These projects are ONGOING so you can make them whenever you have scraps or feel a pull to sew some good! View all the Sew 4 Good ...Continue Reading
