A tutorial for sewing a double-sided baby blanket I made my first baby blanket back in 2015 or so. And it really kicked off my obsession with making double-sided baby blankets for my friends! I have now made many baby blankets over the years, including one for my own daughter. I don’t claim to be …
Sewing projects
Learn how to sew a custom sewing machine cover! Since I inherited my grandmother’s old sewing machine and have been sewing a lot more, I’ve been keeping the machine out between projects. I want to protect it from dust (and cats), so I usually just pop the hard cover it came with over it and …
Learn how to sew outdoor pillow covers for your patio furniture! This easy-to-follow tutorial is designed specifically for beginners. How to sew outdoor pillow covers We have a little loveseat on the patio, and this time of year I like to park it right there and occasionally take a nap while R has her afternoon …
This post will show you how to sew a pillow cover with a zipper! Get over your fear of sewing zippers and make over some old throw pillows with this easy step-by-step tutorial. How to sew a pillow cover with a zipper Anyone else have a long-held and serious fear of sewing zippers? I don’t …
Learn how to make a bridal veil with a comb We had a great wedding. It was a low-key afternoon in Colorado with only our parents there. I found my dress secondhand. We did almost everything with a non-traditional approach. But since I wore a wedding dress, I also wanted to wear a veil. I’m …
This post originally appeared as a guest post on Today’s Creative Life. Make sure to check out Kim’s awesome site full of TONS of DIY ideas! How to make lavender-scented dryer bags Who doesn’t love Trader Joe’s? We used to live a 5-minute walk from one when we lived in Virginia, and it was really convenient. That’s when …
A DIY ironing pad for a dryer top is the perfect small-space or sewing room solution! Learn how to make an ironing pad I got the idea to make a magnetic ironing pad when I was researching small-space bathroom solutions. I found a few lovely ones online. But guess what? I already had the insulating fabric, …
Here’s how to sew the perfect curtain hem—only beginner sewing skills required! How to sew the perfect curtain hem If you read my recent Make a Conduit Pipe Curtain Rod tutorial, you’re aware of my current curtain craze. I’m finally getting around to hanging some curtains in the new apartment…heavy thermal curtains over the heat-sucking …
Today I’m sharing how I made DIY insulated window coverings using only basic sewing skills! How to make DIY insulated window coverings One of the best things about our new apartment is that it has TONS of windows. It isn’t a new building, though, so the windows aren’t terribly energy efficient. A few weeks ago …