My first pair of Free Range Slacks (learn from my mistakes)

I tried my hand at the Free Range Slacks pattern, for the first time ever. Here’s what I like most about this popular sewing pattern, what went wrong, and what I would change next time.

Easy t-shirt refashion. How to add ruffles tutorial

Easy t-shirt refashion. Add some cute ruffles to your toddler’s t-shirt and put into good use your fabric scraps. Here’s how to make your own ruffled t-shirt, with step-by-step photos.

35+ cool things to sew for kids (DIY gift ideas)

Find a list of 35 cool and easy things to sew for kids. Stuffed animals, super easy DIY clothes, accessories, bags, funny costumes, creative pillows, and more, for both boys and girls.

Free Barbie top pattern for beginners (15-minute DIY)

Learn how to make a Barbie peasant top in less than 15 minutes with this easy tutorial. You don’t need a pattern, advanced sewing skills, or special tools to complete this simple sewing project.

15 things I wish I knew when I started sewing

Today I want to share some ideas that might help beginner sewists along the way. These are 15 things I wish I knew when I started sewing.

How to turn a T-shirt into a girls’ dress in 5 simple steps

Learn how to turn a kids’ T-shirt into a dress in 5 simple steps. You can have your own T-shirt dress in half an hour, or so, made from your favorite cotton fabric.

Free baby bloomers pattern (with step by step tutorial)

Learn how to make DIY baby bloomers in five simple steps with this sewing tutorial. These bloomers are perfect for any baby (boy or girl), for any occasion.

Baby girl ruffle romper tutorial (+ free pattern)

Learn how to make a cute baby girl romper with this step-by-step tutorial and free sewing pattern.

How to make scrunchies tutorial

Learn how to make cute cotton scrunchies in five super simple steps with this sewing tutorial. Making scrunchies is one of the easiest and most fun introductions to sewing for beginners.

How to make oven mitts (free pattern & tutorial)

earn how to make your own beautiful, handmade oven mitts using this free pattern and step-by-step tutorial. This is an easy sewing project, simple enough for a beginner to make in an hour.