Wonder Bag Cooker – How to Sew
What is a Wonder Bag? In looking for off-grid cooking methods, I stumbled upon this Wonder Bag cooking method. There are a few variations in design for these cookers and […]
Sewing
Sewing is a skill that is easy to learn. With a few basic instructions, you can easily mend clothes or fix household items. When money is tight, sewing skills can go a long way to making things last longer or being creatively repurposed.
Sewing on a Treadle Machine
A few weeks ago, I started thinking about what life might look like without electricity, truly off-grid. And, then I started thinking about how much sewing I do and how […]
Make a New Pillow Cover – the Easy Way
After the Christmas tree comes down and the living room gets put back in order, I’m always looking for something new to start the new year. Sometimes, I just rearrange […]
Make a Fun Fabric Necklace
Love the look of this fabric necklace! The best part about these fabric necklaces is that they are really easy to make. The kids and I made a bunch together […]
Sew a Reusable Fabric Gift Bag
Love the idea of reusable gift wrap? Me too! That’s why I started making these fabric gift bags. Each year I make a few more to add to my collection. Eventually, […]
Sew a Custom Christmas Stocking
When the holiday season begins, my mind starts filling with all sorts of wonderful crafting ideas. I want to make everything I see! One of my favorite things to make […]
Handmade Lunchbox
I first tried to make a Handmade Lunchbox when my oldest kids were still in elementary school. Money was tight and I had some fabric, so gave it a go. It […]
Tear Repair – How to Patch from the Inside
I wanted to share with you an easy tear repair method using a patch on the inside. As you can see in the picture to the left, the tear will […]
How to Add a Lining to a Bag or Purse
My friend was selling gorgeous hand-crafted purses made by a group of women in Kenya and I could not resist this purse – beautiful deep red color, hand woven and all leather […]
How to Make a Zipper Pocket
Adding a zipper pocket is easier than you might think. In another post, I showed how to make a plain pocket that can be sewn onto a garment or any piece […]