In this post I'm sharing dollar store sewing hacks you have to try! These hacks are inexpensive and will make your sewing experience so much better! All of the supplies I got in this post are from the Dollar Tree store. I had fun browsing their aisles for crafting ideas and dollar store sewing tools! From sewing room organization to tricky sewing tools and more - there are some great dollar store finds just waiting for you! This post includes my favorite finds for your sewing space from my recent haul. You will want to head to ...Continue Reading
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Charm Square Zipper Pouch
Sew the cutest half square triangle zipper pouch made with a charm pack! Get the free download for this charm square zipper pouch below and let's get sewing! A charm pack is a stack of precut 5" squares. Usually they come in packs of about 42 and typically have at least one of each print in a line of fabric. I love this charm square pouch because it has so many prints in one little pouch and the rounded edges give it a super cute style. Use it for school supplies, cosmetics or little toys! You can even stash your favorite ...Continue Reading
How To Make An Accordion Zipper Pouch (With Pictures)
The zipper pouch is so extra! Learn how to make an accordion zipper pouch with 6 sections for you to organize your stuff! These are so great for a travel cosmetic case where every thing has a place. Or use it to organize pens and markers, little toys, bows and hair clips and other essentials - the possibilities are endless! This project is essentially six zipper pouches stuck together with convenient handles on both sides. I'll show you the trick for getting them to stay together and how to finish this bag with a professional ...Continue Reading
40 fat quarter projects!
Little projects that you can make with a scrap of fabric are some of my favorite things to make! After sewing so many clothes, I always have large scraps to work with! So here are 40 fat quarter projects that will get you started! Hopefully you can find some weekend sewing ideas in here! All you need for these projects is a stack of fat quarters or a few scraps from your scrap box! These easy projects are small items that make awesome gifts for neighbors and friends or even party favors. Fat quarter projects are fun to produce ...Continue Reading
xTool F1 Review – Laser engraver for craft fairs and small business
After trying the xTool M1, I was so excited to try another from the xTool laser line-up! xTool sent me their F1 portable laser engraver to try out - it's smaller than the M1 but can engrave on more things! In this xTool F1 review I will tell you about features of the F1 and show you this cool project I made with it - custom leather tags for hats, bags and clothing! Read my review of the xTool M1 5-in-1 Laser Cutter and Engraver. The xTool F1 is portable, which means you can bring it to craft fairs. It's also portable in that you can ...Continue Reading
Leather and Canvas Wall Hanging Tutorial (with no-sew option!)
This leather and canvas wall hanging tutorial is so easy and cute for the holidays! It uses canvas and leather scraps and is really simple to make! I have two versions of this canvas and leather project, one for the holidays and one for any day. You can use the tiniest pieces of leather for the letters, so it's a great scrap buster. I glued the letters on but sewed the edges of the canvas. You can choose to do this project entirely with a hot glue gun or fabric glue if you prefer not to sew. Canvas Wall Hanging ...Continue Reading
beaded friendship bracelets DIY
Make your own beaded friendship bracelets! These are so easy and so fun to give and exchange at the Eras tour and movie! In this post I will show you how to make bracelets from beads with a Taylor Swift theme! There are so many types of Taylor Swift friendship bracelets you can make! Make sure you pick up LOTS of beads for these because you'll find that making beaded bracelets is so fun and easy! See my bracelet length cheat sheet and favorite beads to look for below! I'm also sharing how to make the perfect mini bracelet ...Continue Reading
DIY Gnome Ornaments
Here's a little Christmas craft to add to your holiday activities! Your tree will look so cute with these bearded little friends peeking out! DIY gnome ornaments are so easy to make and adorable, too! This no-sew project can be made in just a few minutes! These are little winter gnomes with boots and mittens! I think they look a little like they are doing snow angels! Gnomes add a magical touch to your Christmas decor and make great gifts! You can also decorate the gnomes hat if you want to customize this project even ...Continue Reading
how to make an adjustable strap for a bag
Clear stadium bag...but make it Swiftie! In this post I'll show you how to make an adjustable strap for any bag! These straps can be totally customized and add a personal touch to a shoulder bag or purse! These are Taylor Swift themed - perfect for the Eras tour - but you can make them any theme you want! I had to get a clear stadium bag but didn't love the plain black strap. Plus, I wanted something to add to my Eras outfit! So I made a few adjustable straps that I can swap out whenever I want. This adjustable purse strap ...Continue Reading
25 Christmas Sewing Projects
Sewing for Christmas is always so much fun. I love the anticipation of the holiday season! Here are over 25 Christmas sewing projects and ideas to get your juices flowing this Christmas season! Pom pom Stocking Christmas Pattern Felt pom poms always scream Christmas to me and this little Pom pom stocking project is easy and fun to sew! Make a few of these mini stockings for gift cards and neighbors. Christmas Sewing Projects Planner Before you start, make your list and check it twice! Download these holiday sewing planners to ...Continue Reading
how to make a dog collar free sewing pattern!
Make your own DIY dog collar for a custom accessory for your pet! This post will show you how to make a dog collar with a free pattern download. Follow the step-by-step photographs or view the video! You can make a collar for any size pooch or even a cat. This is a fun and simple project that will give you some experience using hardware like buckles and clasps. I found this gorgeous rose gold hardware and had to use it! I love how fancy it makes my pup! If you are sewing for a small dog or cat you can use plastic hardware for a ...Continue Reading