Fur Boots! Perfect For The Cold Weather

fur boots

These fur boots are not meant for walking, but rather for sitting pretty by the window while you watch the snow fall — or at least, this is how I picture it.  I imagine you sitting by the window with your favorite book or your new iPad (hopefully reading this … Continue reading

Coin Purse Free Pattern, Full Tutorial – A Perfect Beginner Project

coin purse pattern

This coin purse pattern and tutorial are a follow-up to the Leather and Fabric Handbag tutorial we posted recently.  While you certainly don’t need to make this coin purse pattern from leather –you can use vinyl or almost any fabric– it makes a good first project for those who have … Continue reading

Christmas Sewing Tips – Help For Sewing In the Holiday Season

christmas sewing tips

Christmas is a time for celebration and what better way to get into the holiday spirit than by creating your own Christmas-themed sewing project? Whether you are a beginner or an experienced seamstress, there are plenty of ways to add a festive touch to your sewing projects. Below are some … Continue reading

Mrs. Santa, Christmas Apron Pattern – An Easy Project with Lights

Christmas apron pattern

I thought this time I’d share with you a Christmas apron pattern.  This is an easy project with lights too! I’m sure it will put a smile on the faces of your holiday dinner guests. We used to live in Singapore where Christmas decorations go up right after Halloween.  I remember how … Continue reading

Halloween Witch Hat Pattern: Getting Into the Spirit

Witch Hat Pattern

Halloween is just around the corner and this year I’m determined to scare the living daylights out of my neighbor’s kids (all in good fun, of course..).  For this, I’m definitely going to need a Halloween witch hat pattern. I haven’t really participated much in Halloween since my kids stopped trick or … Continue reading

Quick and Simple Key Fobs Tutorial

Quick and simple, sewn ribbon key fob tutorial.

Welcome to the first post in our Seasonal Sewing Series.  I’ve already seen many of the projects that are coming your way over the next few weeks, and I’ve been amazed at the quality of both the projects and the tutorials.  Puts my little project to shame!  But at least … Continue reading