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 projects
I have loved to sew ever since I started watching my mom sew as a child. Growing up, almost every woman I knew could sew and would happily pass along their tips and tricks. This is a small collection of projects that I have documented.
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 […]
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 […]
How to Add a Pocket to Just About Anything
I wanted to share an easy sewing tip on how to add an outside pocket to just about anything that could use a pocket – aprons, tote bags, and sweaters […]
Make up Bags
Over the years, I have made a ton of these cute little zippered make up bags. The small size is great for make-up to be tucked into a purse or used […]