It also has a handy expanding feature to keep the bag trim when you don’t carry much, and expand it out when you have enough ‘stuff’ for the kids too. Waterfall top I LOVE this top and can't stop smiling when I wear it. With ruching down both sides and a full length flounce...
Fold the waistband in half with WRONG sides together. Now sew the two tubes together evenly with right sides together so that the seam will be on the inside of the skirt. You will need to stretch the waist band a little to make it match to the skirt piece. Best to pin in place befo...
Sometimes simply allowing kids to add buttons, trims, or fabric paint can take a simple beginner sewing project that adults might like, into something perfect for a kid. If you aren’t already set up to sew, check out this post of ideas ofhow to make a diy sewing kit for hand sewingo...
Turn to the right side. Stuff the pillow with the pillow insert. This is a bit like wrestling a pig into a dress. But the results are so nice. Turn the raw ends of the pillow and pin them together. Slip stitch the end together. Fluff and find a place for your new pillow! I ...
6. Stuff the body – I’musing wool stuffing. 7. Stitch the stomach closed. this will not show. Don’t pull the stitches too tight – just enough to close. Stitch the wing openings closed too. 8. You can use you large needle to move the stuffing around and fine tune – this hel...
Sew the front and back of the cat or sloth face together. Be sure to a) insert the ears for the bunny as you go round and b) leave a little gap so you can.. …stuff the little felt animal face. Sew shut. My daughter used a running stitch all the way round. But you can also...
This easy knot bow scrunchie tutorial is crazy simple to make but SO DANG CUTE! Make yourself a whole stack and wear them for almost any occasion! I was shopping with my teenage daughter a few weeks ago, and – as always – she comes up to me while I’m paying for her stuff and ...
Pin and sew the main fabric of the base of the bag right sides together. Repeat for the lining, only this time leave a 3” opening to turn the bag right side out in future steps. If you feel your fabric is very thick and this opening is too small, increase it to 5”. You are ...
A Bit of Advise: It’s better to watch the whole video and take notes before trying to make the project. This helps to keep your level of anxiety down. You’ll feel more better about making a hat, doll, sock or what ever the item you decide on. You will already know what to expe...
Several years ago I set out to design a very simple reusable snack bag for things like sandwiches and crackers. I came up with an easy design that took me only 15 minutes to sew! These little DIY reusable snack bags are cute and they’re so functional for litter-free back-to-school sn...