Last time, I researched and shared 30+ free sewing patterns for tops, but many of them were for more advanced sewists. Here’s my list of the best EASY sewing patterns for tops. I recommend these for beginners who want to start with something simple. I’ve also found online courses that show you how to make … Read more
I interviewed Katie, a sewing teacher, to discover her best tips on how to teach your child to sew. Katie runs the Thread Room, a sewing school that teaches 145 students per week! About 50% of them are children. Her kids’ holiday workshops are attended by 120 children. So she’s had lots of experience teaching … Read more
As a full-time glasses-wearer, I’m very familiar with the face mask fogging issue! So I sewed and tested 5 face mask patterns to find the best for glasses. These are all free printable patterns. I wore each one indoors and outdoors. I used the same fabric and number of layers to make the comparison fairer … Read more
I tested 7 different types of elastic to find the best ones for face masks. I sewed samples and rated each one based on: comfort, how easy they were to sew through, how durable they were after being sewn, washed, and dried. I found the best type of elastic for face masks is 1/4″ (6mm) … Read more
Here are best selling sewing project ideas that are actually popular. And I have real revenue figures to show you. I found 6 female founders who started textile businesses from scratch. They earn between $40,000 to $1+ million in annual sales! I did a lot of research for this article. I want to help you … Read more
So you have old jeans that are too small and covered in holes? Here are creative and stylish DIY ideas for upcycling denim into different crafts, from bags to home decor. I have to say, the tote bag ideas are super inspiring! In part 2, I share ideas for turning jeans into new clothes. The … Read more
So you’ve got old jeans that are covered in holes and too small? Here are 46 inspiring ideas to refashion them into clothes. My favorites are the DIY jean jackets at the end! Many of these creative ideas are from professional stores, including designer shops like Prada and Dolce & Gabbana. Make sure you check … Read more
I recently finished a 2-week research binge on the different types of cotton (I covered 70+ types!). Some cotton fabrics are more tightly woven than others. Examples of tightly woven cotton include denim, cotton sateen, percale, and poplin. Bedsheets are a good place to find cotton percale and sateen. I recommend getting light to medium … Read more
Here’s how I make scrunchies with tails. You can download the printable template I use here. Video sewing tutorials: This tutorial covers how to make: a tail the main scrunchie using a hair tie. For step-by-step written instructions, go to my diy scrunchie with hair tie post. If you’re using elastic or a fabric that … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends fitted face masks that “fit closely over the nose, cheeks and chin of the wearer” (source, page 10). This is to stop/reduce unfiltered air moving in or out of the mask through gaps. I’m going to share face mask patterns that fit closely around the nose, cheeks, and chin, … Read more