Hand Sewing Basics

 

Hand sewing is one of my favorite ways of sewing.  There is something therapeutic about it for me.

Click here for a very informative tutorial for basic stitches from So Sew Easy.

Recycled Tin Cans - Spackled Containers

 

I've recycled tin cans for years using paint, but I never would have thought of using spackle.  How awesome are these containers?

Click here for instructions on how to make them!

DIY How to Sew Flat Pouch Zipper for Phone

 

For as long as I've been sewing, zippers can still be a little tricky.  I'm always on the lookout for articles to find easier ways or good tips.

Click here for an excellent article from Chezvies.com.

Organizing Under the Bathroom Sink

 

I've been in the middle of reorganizing the whole house since my mom sold her house and left me with a bunch of her stuff.

I haven't started on the bathroom, but this awesome article caught my attention.  Lots of great tips for the time I start in that room.  

Click here for the article if you need to get yours organized too.

DIY Dresser Transformations

 

This is one of my favorite dresser 

transformations ever!

Click here for more awesome

 transformation ideas!

DIY Candle Holders with Painted Lace

 

Click here for instructions for this

 fabulous DIY recycling project!

DIY Children's Rag Blanket Tutorial

 

Here's a great project to use those fabric scraps up.  If you are a beginner and quilts seem a bit too ambitious for you, this project is perfect for you!

Click here to go to the tutorial.

Sewing Machine Needles - Using the Right One

 

Using the right needle for your project is so important.  I learned the hard way by messing up so many projects until I decided to learn.  

Click here for a tutorial about sewing machine needles that will help you understand the differences between the types of needles and when to use them.

Beaded Backstitch

 

One of my favorite DIY projects is beading to enhance my sewing projects.  If you have never made an outfit or any sewing project better with fabric embellishment, you would not believe the difference beading and stitching can make.

I found an awesome article with a great tutorial.  Click here for the article.

How to repair your own jewelry

Don't throw away that broken jewelry!  

You would not believe how easy it is to repair.
Click here to find out how!

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