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Sewing Tips for People with Two Left Hands

I was not cut out to be a seamstress.    My mom was a gifted seamstress who made couture level clothing that caused distraction in church nearly every Sunday.  We didn't have a lot of money, but Mom's sewing made us feel pampered.  Mom grew up very poor and was determined to learn to sew beautiful things to wear.  She accomplished that goal and … [Read more...]

Basic Skirt Pattern Can Make Many Looks

A skirt is one of the easiest things to sew & you can make them for much less than they cost ready made. I love a basic skirt pattern that shows lots of variations right on the pattern envelope. Multiply those looks by all sorts of colors, fabrics, colors, solid/patterned & you have a huge number of skirts you can make from the same pattern. And … [Read more...]

Add Ruffles to a Plain T-shirt or Whatever

This tutortial shows how to make ruffles & add them to a t-shirt.  They used men's white v-neck undershirts (new of course), but those are pretty thin.  I'd use a regular t-shirt, but it's up to you.Click title for link at AllFreeSewing.com.  You can use the ruffle technique to make ruffles to attach to all sorts of things.  It's a good basic … [Read more...]

Sew Easy: 10 Minute Pillowcase Apron

Talk about quick!  You can use a pillow case you already have if it's one you don't use much.  I always seem to have more pillowcases than I need.  You can embellish this or leave it as is.  Fun!Click title for link at AllFreeSewing.  This is super easy for beginning sewing skills--just straight line stitching.  You could even make it by hand if … [Read more...]

Sew Easy: Beach Sarong for Warmer Days and Many Travel Uses

In these snowy winter days, it's great to go sledding, make a snow sculpture, and drink a cup of hot cocoa.. . .  And sometimes it's nice to dream of warmer days.  How about making a sarong for your swim suit?You can sew one very easily with just straight stitching & is a great project for learning to sew.   Look for some fabric on sale since … [Read more...]

Sew Easy: Perfect Fit Pajama Bottoms

Many people love to wear these easy fitting pajama pants.  Guys often like to lounge around the house in them.  Personally I don't think it's appropriate to wear them in public, but that's just my opinion.Here's a great tutlorial for getting a good fit on these jammie bottoms.Click title for link at AllFreeSewing. … [Read more...]

Make a Kindle Case from a Placemat: Super Easy and Super Cute

I got a Kindle for Christmas & want to protect it a bit when taking it places.  I'm sewing a simple slide-in case from a quilted fabric placemat.  I'll add a fold over flap that will fasten with a button and loop.I found a pretty French provincial print on a placemat marked down to $3 from $12 at Williams-Sonoma.  (I only buy things on sale there & … [Read more...]

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