You can never have enough pillowcases laying around! This easy pillowcase sewing pattern is perfect for sprucing up your bed! Make a few pillowcases for everyone on your list! I love letting my kids pick a fabric at the store for their own pillowcases. This simple pillowcase also makes a great gift and can even be used as a gift bag - just put a gift inside and tie it with a ribbon! This tutorial makes a standard size pillowcase that you can switch out whenever you want. It only takes a few stitches on your sewing machine to ...Continue Reading
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Knit Headbands for Baby + Toddler
I originally shared this knit headbands tutorial years ago on a baby blog. I'm bringing it home today so you can make matching headbands for your baby and toddler! These are so simple and help with the new baby transition. If there is one thing about bringing another baby into the house, it's older child backlash! Whew, we've been dealing with some serious jealousy and behavioral issues with my older daughter but have found a few strategies to keep the attention equally divided! The UppaBaby Vista Stroller is one of them! We love ...Continue Reading
david and alexis halloween costume schitt’s creek DIY
David and Alexis is a super quick last-minute couples costume that you can throw together easily! This David and Alexis halloween costume is great for Schitt's Creek fans and will make a statement! If you haven't watched Schitt's Creek yet, it is one of my favorite shows! So funny and full of great fashion. My kids are always reminding me of David and Alexis when they are fighting in the back of the car, so it just made sense to use them as models for this family costume! The pieces of the outfits are great for everyday wear, too, so ...Continue Reading
half square triangles 8 at a time chart
My favorite way to make Half Square Triangles (HSTs) is the 8-at-a-time or "magic 8" method. This post includes a tutorial to make 8 half square triangles at a time, along with a half square triangles 8 at a time chart download. Print it out and go crazy with HSTs! Some people call this the "magic 8 method" because it is so quick and does feel magical, especially if you have been sewing them two at a time! This method is my favorite way to make half square triangles, especially when I'm using them for star blocks since you need so ...Continue Reading
How to Make Half Square Triangles + HST Cheat Sheets
In this tutorial I will show you how to make half square triangles 4 at a time and provide hst cheat sheets for you to download and print! Half square triangles (HSTs) are a 2 color block that can be used to create so many modern quilt patterns! Half square triangles are one of my favorite quilting techniques and they can be used for so many things. Half Square Triangles the easy way! Want a video walk-through? Sign up for Learn to Quilt and learn this technique plus a whole bunch more to start your quilting journey right! Use code ...Continue Reading
Toddler Owl Costume – No Sew Hedwig Costume
There is nothing cuter than a baby owl for Halloween and this no sew snowy owl costume is a quick last-minute project! The toddler owl costume makes a great Hedwig to add to your Harry Potter family costume! You can really make this costume in any size, just adjust the yardage and supply amounts! There is a free template included in this post that will fit most toddlers and even small children. Just add white pants or tights and a white undershirt to this easy costume. I love the Harry Potter group costume theme so much because you ...Continue Reading
skirt pattern for elf on the shelf – no sew
More elf shenanigans for you today with a skirt pattern for Elf on the Shelf size elves! This skirt is a no-sew project so anyone with a glue gun can tackle it! This elf skirt is a circle skirt style that you can make in different lengths. The shortest length will give you a little tutu and the longest length looks like a 50s poodle skirt! Make it in knit fabric for a drapey look. elf skirt materials Felt or knit fabric scraps1/2" or 1" elasticOptional: 1/4" or 3/8" ribbonglue gunElf Skirt Pattern, see below skirt ...Continue Reading
10 Reasons to Buy a Cricut as a Holiday Gift
This post, 10 Reasons to Buy a Cricut as a Holiday Gift, is sponsored by Cricut. I know a Cricut can be a big investment, so I hope these ten reasons will help you in your decision. A Cricut machine is the perfect gift to find under your tree so here are 10 reasons to buy a Cricut! I have shared quite a few Cricut projects over the last few years and I keep finding new ways to use the Cricut Maker. This post has a few reasons you may find obvious based on past blog posts, but also a few reasons I use it personally for projects that ...Continue Reading
Sew4Good December Sewing for Charity Challenge
Sew4Good is my archive of charity sewing projects. I started Sew4Good at the beginning of 2020 before I knew how badly we would all need it! Sewing for charity always makes me feel better about everything so with Sew4Good I have made up a few projects that you can join and also highlighted some existing charities that you can sew for. To celebrate the end of a very long year and to bring some handmade light to the world, I've created the Sew4Good December Challenge. For this challenge, I created a calendar that you can work from with ...Continue Reading
easy homemade face mask DIY and animal masks for kids!
Back with another mask tutorial! This easy homemade face mask requires only 3 steps and 2 materials! The best part about this mask is the front is a great blank surface for printing or vinyl. I added animal faces to a bunch of them, but you can also add a monogram, name or other design. If you've been following, you may have seen some of my other easy homemade face mask posts. There is a mask style for everything! The basic kid mask is great for doctor visits, the 3D mask is the best for wearing for long periods, and the no elastic ...Continue Reading
3d mask template – the most comfortable face mask
Now that masks are becoming a part of everyday life, I've been making a few different styles. I'm trying to find the most comfortable way to make them! This 3D mask template will make a protective face mask that doesn't sit right on your face for more comfort and breathability. If you are also looking for more face mask options, try this one! The 3d mask pattern is free to download below and comes in 5 sizes for kids and adults. This style is a folded style, kind of like an origami mask or a Japanese mask style. Since the mask pops ...Continue Reading