Lunch Bag Tutorial

Lunch Bag Tutorial

I found this awesome free lunch bag tutorial from Ayumi of the Pink Penguin Blog while looking for project ideas for my sewing students. The lunch bag is absolutely adorable. Much more fun than a basic lunch sack. And it’s a project that is purposeful. 

20 Minute Dress Sewing Tutorial

20 Minute Dress Sewing Tutorial

  A sewing friend posted some pictures of these darling sundresses that she made for her granddaughters–boy were they sweet looking (the granddaughters and the dresses!) I remember wearing this type of dress in the seventies. Loved them!   Anyway, it made me think that 

Sew Fun!

The past week has been a very busy one. I can’t believe it’s been over a week since my last post. I’ve been working on a new doll pattern. It’s with some testers right now. I’ve also been holding a skater skirt workshop for some 

Matching Ombre Skirts Sewing Tutorial

Matching Ombre Skirts Sewing Tutorial

This Ombre Stripe skirt is super cute and it’s a great beginner sewing project! It’s fun and fast to make. I designed this for sewing club students [we’re on sort-of a faux chenille kick], and I thought this would be fun to share on the 

random sewing thoughts

random sewing thoughts

The kids are out of school for the day and it’s unusually quiet for having a house full of kids. My daughter is working on her “kitty” quilt and I’m working on a project for a sewing club student. This student wants to make a 

Fat Quarter Bundle Skirt Tutorial

Fat Quarter Bundle Skirt Tutorial

So I’ve been hard at work coming up with projects for my students as usual. Things that I try to keep in mind: how to foster developing sewing skills and keep the projects interesting and appealing. Projects that utilize the same techniques help kids to 

Valentine’s Day Tutorial: Shabby Chic Heart Pillow

Valentine’s Day Tutorial: Shabby Chic Heart Pillow

Valentine’s Day approaches and with a full Sewing Club class, I thought I would create some fun new projects for the students. The faux chenille could easily be placed on a tote bag, skirt, or t-shirt, which I hope to finish soon for the students