How to make some swing strap covers for an old baby swing. This swing had old, scratchy rope so I decided to cover the rope up! It was easy and brightened up the swing.
Sewing
Sewing Projects
Below is an archive of all of my sewing projects, in order from most recent to least. I love easy sewing projects and I hope that I’m able to explain how to make each of these items in a way that can help you learn too! It’s so much fun to make gifts for friends and family, as well as items for yourself!
Just learning to sew? I find that the easiest way to learn how to sew is to just DO IT! I started by finding easy projects and tackling them one by one.
Here’s some useful tutorials to LEARN how to sew:
- Learn HOW to Sew
- Choosing a Sewing Machine
- Prewashing Fabric
- How to Thread a Sewing Machine & Bobbin
- Understanding Sewing Machine Tension
- The Best Sewing Books for Beginners
- 18 Sewing Tips & Tricks for Beginners
- How to Measure Yourself
- How to Cut & Sew Clothes for Beginners
- Sewing Phone App
- Sewing Needles: Everything you need to know
- Twin Needles for Sewing Knits
- Tips for using a rotary cutter (which helps speed up cutting fabric)
- Sewing Tools
- How to Install Snaps
- Sewing Thread: Everything you need to know
- How to Tailor Your Own Clothes for the Perfect Fit
- How to Sew On Bias Tape- and Make Bias Tape!
- How to Sew Hook and Loop (Brand Name: Velcro)
- What is a Serger?
Enjoy! -Danielle
Strapless Nursing Bra Tutorial
I was looking into buying a strapless nursing bra for the summer as I cannot get away with going bra less while nursing. I end up soaking wet. I realized there wasn’t much to them- nor were there a variety of options- and I didn’t want to waste my money on something I could make … Read more
How to Jeans to Bell Bottoms
How to turn jeans into bell bottoms. Upcycle an old pair of jeans into something a little more comfortable.
How to Make a DIY Weighted Blanket
Learn how to make your own weighted blanket for your child or yourself. It is simple to sew if you take your time and get the right supplies!
Serged Bibs
I decided to make a couple of bibs using my serger and some cute dinosaur Pul that I had bought. I added crumb pockets as well. I cut a piece of Pul for the bib and cut a piece of Pul for the pocket. I serged the top of the pocket, then pinned the pocket … Read more