Here’s the second part of our bucket bag tutorial and pattern. In Part One, we made the interior and the exterior of the bucket bag. In this part, we will be trying to avoid turning your bag into a “black hole” by making a small zippered pocket to be added … Continue reading
Did you know that Grandparents Day is just around the corner? Grandparents Day is always celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day which is almost here.  Aside from spending time with their loved ones, there’s really nothing a grandparent enjoys more than receiving something handmade (or sewn..) by a loved … Continue reading
STREAM 1,200+ CLASSES — FREE! This is a great opportunity of those who aren’t familiar with Craftsy to watch and try ANY (or all) course(s) to see if you like them. For those readers already familiar with Craftsy, you can check out any of those more expensive courses you’ve been … Continue reading
Do You Have Some Vintage Sheets or Linens Lying Around? Quite a few years ago, my mother-in-law gave me a whole stack of vintage sheets with bright and beautiful floral patterns.  I didn’t want to use them on our beds but they were such nice patterns and the fabric quality … Continue reading
Today is a very special day for me, so I wanted to do something very special for you to help me celebrate.  My daughter, Samantha, just turned 16.  For everyone who’s been there themselves when they turned 16 or had a daughter who did, I’m sure you know how important … Continue reading
Our regular readers would know we occasionally highlight interesting sales for our readers.  Craftsy just launched a new sale with 50+ classes, including some terrific sewing classes, under $15. Craftsy is very, very popular in our community, so if you haven’t tried them, now would be a good time. If … Continue reading
Does Your Home Need Some Improvement? I’m often at a loss when it comes to ideas of what I can sew for our home.  So I keep a list of projects that I’ve come across that would look good and add to our house for when I have the time. I … Continue reading
In this fourth and final part of the Walking Shorts Sew Along, we will be adding cuffs to any pair of shorts or pants can be easily done if you follow the instructions below. If you have missed the first three parts here are the links to take you … Continue reading
Most of us simply can’t find enough time to sew.  However, sometimes when I just have to sew something, I wish I had a list of small projects that I could fit into the short time I have available. So a few months ago, I started making a list of … Continue reading
In this third part of the Walking Shorts Sew Along, we will be sewing a waistband to a fly front zipper.  But before that, I will be showing you how to trace the waistband so you can learn the process from pattern making to final sewing. We are doing a … Continue reading
We’re delighted to announce the winners of the $1,000 Fabric.com Giveaway today.  If you recall, in order to allow more people to win, we’re dividing the total prize into four winners of $250 each to spend at Fabric.com as they please. Unlike some of the previous giveaways sponsored by Fabic.com, this … Continue reading
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