Category Archives: Sewing

Check out all of these wonderful sewing patterns, projects, and tutorials.

20 Christmas Stocking Patterns

Christmas Stocking Patterns

A few years ago I decided to make my family new Christmas stockings. Little did I know, I would be adding more every year. Our family has grown from 5 celebrating Christmas to 12 in just a few short years!

My stockings are patchwork, made out of 2-inch squares, and I hope to make up a tutorial soon. While you are waiting for my tutorial, check out all of these amazing Christmas stocking patterns.
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20 Pencil Cases to Sew

I am always looking for an excuse to sew bags or pouches, so finding some pencil cases to sew seemed like a timely project!

20 Pencil Cases to SewYou might be thinking there isn’t a lot of variety when it comes to sewing pencil cases, but all you have to do is scan this list real fast to see that couldn’t be farther from the truth!  You can find projects that are simple enough for a child or beginner and more complicated projects too. There is definitely something for all ages to enjoy.
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How to Clean a Stained Sewing Machine

I just learn how to clean a stained sewing machine the hard way…

How to Clean a Stained Sewing Machine

It is my own fault, I never wash my fabric before I make a quilt. and this was one of the times I wish I would have. The quilt I made was dark red, dark green, tan, and cream (a post about this will be coming soon). The backing I chose for it was a dark red flannel. By the time I was done quilting, the inside nooks of my sewing machine had gone from white to pink.
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How I Made Elsa and Anna Princess Costumes

My granddaughter loved the movie Frozen and was pleased when I showed up at her birthday party with my own version of Elsa and Anna’s dresses. They would also make great Halloween costume!

Frozen's Elsa and Anna Princess Dresses

I got the pleasure of going to see Frozen with my granddaughter Blake when it was in the theater. Her response to the movie was priceless so much so that this movie will always have a special place in my heart. When my daughter started planning Blake’s 3rd birthday and decided to make it a princess theme, I decided I would make her a Princess Elsa dress to wear to the party. Of course, I also needed to make a Princess Anna dress for Tatum, my 18-month-old granddaughter! (My grandson was also at the birthday party and was feeling a little left out so we let him wear Anna’s cloak along with his own crown.)
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Modkid Summer Fun

Modkid Summer Fun

I couldn’t have been more pleased when MODKID Summer Fun: Sew 7 Stylish Projects for 18″ Dolls (affiliate link) landed on my door step. Not only do I love sewing, my grand daughter is just getting into the 18″ dolls. Plus, when I first started sewing, it was to make doll clothes to sell.

Patty Young, author and designer, has created a collection of fun fashions any doll would love to wear and any little girl would be excited to have someone make for them. You can make stylish doll outfits for camping trips, sleepovers, and even a trip to the beach.
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