Here’s something worth making for yourself I have this old, sleep mask that I made a few years ago. It’s very, very comfortable. Sometimes, when I’m really tired, I can just put this mask on and close my eyes for only a couple of minutes and it feels like I’ve … Continue reading
Discarded plastic bags are becoming a real problem Many people are not aware about how much damage discarded plastic bags are doing to our planet. I mentioned in a recent post that when I was in Africa, I learned the countries like Tanzania have even outlawed the importation and use … Continue reading
Are you a hacker? I am not talking about hacking on the computer here, but about a sewist who can work around with what she has on hand and sew easier and faster. Well, if you are not, it’s time to start hacking and here are a few tips and … Continue reading
Are You Ready for Summer? Summer’s on the way and for many people, that means swimming pools and going to the beach. It’s sometimes hard to find the exact bathing suit you want off the rack, so why not have a go at making your own? I was thinking the … Continue reading
Looking to jump-start your creativity? Sewing for pets can be so rewarding and we have a bunch of lovely cat sewing projects to prove it. Treat your cats like royalty with these sewing for your cat projects! These sewing projects for cats can’t help but make you and your pet smile. Free animal … Continue reading
Sewing Car Accessories We spend an awful lot of time in our cars. Whether it’s commuting day-to-day, dropping the kids at school, or that big summer road trip, why not use your sewing skills to make some things that can make this time a lot more enjoyable. Get Ready for That … Continue reading
Why Do We Celebrate Easter? The Easter holiday is nearly upon us and so too, nearly spring! What a great time to sew some bright spring colors. I’ve put together a new list of Fun & Easy Easter Sewing Projects that I think you might like. Why Does the Date … Continue reading
Do you know someone who just had a preemie baby? If you do, here’s a great way you can help by making some preemie baby clothes for the new mother and baby. Neary 10% of all babies in the US are born prematurely so it’s a pretty common problem and … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day right around the corner Well, with Valentine’s Day right around the corner, love is most definitely in the air. I wanted to put together some fun Valentines sewing projects that might help you get in the spirit. We covered a lot of ground in this roundup. We collected … Continue reading
As most readers know, I live in Singapore and in Singapore, the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday is a VERY big deal. I’ve noticed that as China becomes more and more prominent on the world stage the holiday seems to be celebrated more and more widely. Asian culture has a … Continue reading
Do you have a few spare fat quarters in your fabric stash? Fat quarters are a very popular way to buy fabric. Fat quarters are precut pieces of fabric approximately 19 1/2″ X 22″ (50cm X 56cm) but these sizes can vary. Fat quarters come from splitting one yard or … Continue reading
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