Happiness Through Sewing
When you think bandana you probably think of a black and white printed paisley design with a border. Classic choice. But bandanas come in all sorts of fabric designs and as far as projects go, they may be one of the easiest things to sew. So why not sew your own, in your choice of […] Read more…
This simple drawstring backpack is similar to the type companies give away as a promotional gift. The swag versions are usually made from a nonwoven fabric with a silkscreened name or logo, big eyelets in the corners and shoestring cords for the straps. This is the same basic style I super upgraded for my Super […] Read more…
With just half a yard of Halloween-themed fabric and an hour or less of your time, your little goblin or princess will have a treat bag they can use for years to come and unlike the classic plastic pumpkin, it lays flat when Trick-or-Treating is over or can be used all year round for toys, […] Read more…
Costume time! In the last post, I showed how to make a hood that you could attach ears or horns to and now it’s time to make the wings or a cape – because we all need a cape sometimes. This is a simple process and one that can be adapted to all sorts of […] Read more…
This post has affiliate links to products that I use and always recommend. You can buy them from anywhere but if you buy through the link (and Amazon) I receive a tiny percent back from that mega-retailer to help support this blog. Just letting you know 😉 When I was a kid, I loved thinking […] Read more…
It’s not pretty but it is normal; some kids drool when they’re teething. And some dogs drool all the time. So for those toddlers’ and pups’ parents, why not sew up a few of these super easy bandana bibs? Or if you could sew one for yourself and your wardrobe. Supplies Needed:*A Fabric Marking Tool […] Read more…
Deep within the diaper bag chaos has been banished. Instead, there is a simple cloth pouch stuffed with a change of clothes, a second one has toys at the ready, a third pouch holds snacks, and a fourth carries those miscellaneous baby things you might need but usually don’t. And on the longer days, there’s […] Read more…
Bibs can be a fun baby gift to make because they’re quick and easy to sew up, don’t require a lot of fabric and can be decorated in so many different ways (which means a little playtime for you, the maker). Keep in mind when choosing fabric or thinking of how to embellish it that […] Read more…
When a diaper needs changing it needs changing. It doesn’t matter where you are, on the road, at a gathering, or shopping, it commands you to stop everything and deal with it. Thank goodness for a foldable, padded, washable, changing pad with its own pocket that holds a spare diaper or two and a travel […] Read more…
When choosing what gift to make expecting parents I never think of burp cloths. I mean, ick. But really, parents with babies use burp cloths all day long going through more than they thought possible. So making good looking, functional burp cloths is a great idea. They’re easy and quick to make, a great project […] Read more…