For Sewing Enthusiasts
Have you been told that you should sell that? If you have ever thought about trying to make money off your sewing hobby you should read these tips from one girl who is making a full-tine living off of her craft. She gives super realistic steps and things to think about as well as an honest perspective of what really goes into building a creative business and how long it takes to actually make money.
See the 5 Lessons for How to Build a Successful Craft Business at Rae Gun Ramblings.
If you’re commited to sewing more in 2016, you will find 16 new projects to add to your list over at The Sewing Rabbit!
Get the full list of Sixteen Sewing Patterns to Try in 2016.
Two seams and two+ yards of fleece = one stylish and easy accessory! Sew a poncho with this tutorial and video from Melly Sews. Get the full instructions here.
I love wearing knits. I didn’t even mind sewing with knits but it wasn’t until I learned this awesome trick that I didn’t dread how I was going to finish or hem the things I made with knits. Luckily this tip for how to hem knits is SO easy it you’ll be hemming to your hearts content.
Learn the trick to hemming knits at Rae Gun Ramblings.
Next time you’re cleaning out closets, grab a few old sweaters and turn them into adorable little girl leggings with this easy tutorial from It’s Always Autumn.
Sweater leggings are cozy and adorable, AND a great way to give new life to a sweater you never wear anymore! Here’s the before and after:
If you’re a fabric hoarder like me fabric storage can get a little tricky. I love this easy tutorial for fast fabric covered boxes. The boxes even fit in those IKEA cubby style shelves! Also bonus points for using some of the fabric to beautiful the boxes right?
Learn how to make your own Fabric Covered Boxes at Rae Gun Ramblings.
Isn’t there something just so sweet about tiny stockings? Use this free printable pattern and tutorial to whip up a pile of these mini stockings just in time for Christmas!
Get the Mini Stocking Ornaments Free Pattern and Tutorial HERE.
With the holidays coming fast and furious, I hope that many of you have checked off those on your list. I believe that the gifting experience starts at first glance. That means, the wrapping counts.
Here are a few of my favorite gift wrapping ideas.
Make sure your handmade gift looks amazing from the get go with these easy gift wrapping ideas.
Need a last minute gift? Sew a zipper pouch. These zipper pouches only take 15 minutes! Great scrapbusters and there’s even a VIDEO tutorial. Watch the video and read the tutorial at Melly Sews.
These Hand Sanitizer Jackets from The Inspired Wren are a great scrap-busting project and the perfect gifts for all the teachers in your life! Get the tutorial for this quick sew and check those teachers off your gift list!