I’m a part of a few sewing groups online and the thing I see people avoiding most when it comes to sewing skills is buttons and buttonholes. As for the latter, many sewists avoid them because they’re genuinely afraid of them, and while I have a longer post in the works about how to overcome your fears and start sewing buttonholes like a pro, that’s not what I’m going to talk about today. Today I’m going to spill a secret about sewing on the buttons themselves.
Read MoreAre you an all-out Easter decor type of person?? I traditionally haven’t been, but I felt like livening up the house this season, so starting with my Easter tree, I made a few new decorations.
I recently updated my post on how to make a sock monkey and thought a sock bunny for Easter would be SO CUTE! I didn’t I’d find socks very easily, but lo and behold, I found a perfectly striped springy pair at Target on the first try.
Read MoreI have a little tip to share today that I actually got from Emily Hallman Designs and it also turns out my mom’s been doing this for awhile now, so I’m behind the curve, but it’s worth sharing, even if I’m late to the game!
Read on for a quick tip for pattern hacking pockets!
Read MoreI am SO excited to share this project with you today! I’ve pretty giddy about it ever since I decided to do it and it’s one of those things that I already know is going to make my face smile and my heart sing every year when I pull it out in the Spring.
I made an Easter tree! I spent an afternoon making little DIY Easter ornaments and I’m going to show you how I made them, including a cute sewn bunny ornament that’s so easy and fun!
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