How to Make a Cap Sleeve T shirt (without a pattern!)
With spring here and summer just around the corner, my family uses a LOT of T-shirts. Luckily, I came up with an incredibly simple way to make a cap sleeve T-shirt in just 10-15 minutes without even...
View ArticleThe 35 Best Cool Summer Sewing Projects for Beginners
It’s June and it’s starting to get hot! Which is why today I want to share with you some of my favorite cool summer sewing projects that are easy enough for beginners, but fun and useful enough for...
View ArticleHow to Sew a DIY Pillow Bed for the Floor
I love snuggling down at home to read a book, watch a movie, or solve a sudoku. This is why I have a lot of tutorials for making pillows on this blog. So it was only natural for me to sew DIY pillow...
View ArticleWool Felt Banner DIY from Upcycled Sweaters
Today’s sewing tutorial is extra cool because this felt banner DIY combines three things that I love: repurposing felted wool sweaters, bias tape, and bunting banners. Fabric banners and paper...
View Article25+ Autumn Sewing Patterns and Projects to Stay Cozy at Home
After the torrid summers we suffer through here in southern Italy, the arrival of autumn is always quite welcome! We look forward to snuggling down with a book, a blanket and a cup of tea, and all the...
View ArticleHow to Make a Hooded Cape for a Child or Adult
I am a big fan of versatile Halloween costumes that can be used for different characters. This way we can get lots of use out of each piece and be creative in using them different ways. Today I’m...
View ArticleAutumn Cardigan Sewing Pattern Review: Laurelhurst and Drop Pocket
I always feel a little sad when it starts getting too chilly to wear my summery tops, so I usually continue wearing them well into the fall with cardigans over them. So I’m going to show you a couple...
View ArticleHow to String Chili Peppers to Dry (Sewing in the Kitchen)
Sewing is a super useful skill to have, but not only for making clothes or other fabric items. It can be used for other parts of life, for example gardening, because a very simple sewing technique can...
View ArticleBest Pajama Pant Pattern for Kids: Evening Primrose PJ Pants Sewing Pattern
Back in 2015 I published my first sewing pattern with sizes, the Evening Primrose Pajama Pants for women. Over and over, people told me what I already knew to be true: it’s the best pajama pant...
View ArticleHow to make easy DIY bat wings for Halloween (free sewing pattern)
Are you looking for a homemade costume idea that’s not only spooky, but also versatile enough to be used for different Halloween or cosplay creatures? Well, look no further because I’ve got the...
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