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 I have the bird feeders filled and the wood brought in for the day long fire.

Sometimes we need a sewing project that’s both useful and quick to whip up. Making adult bibs fits the bill perfectly.

Whether it’s for someone with special needs, or just a thoughtful gift for a friend, or even for a charity an adult bib is a great way to add a personal touch to something practical.

I’ve come across some really good patterns and tips for sewing these, so let’s chat about the best options and how to make them work for whatever you need.

Sometimes, you just need a sewing project that’s both practical ...

Having the trend of low rider pants is fine, but it does start to pose a problem in the back.  How do you close that gap down that loves to show off your panties or unmentionables?  

Learn a quick trick to adding a hidden elastic in the waist- just on the back side- to pull it all in and close the peep show! NO more bum crack! Easy to do.

Tired of dealing with pants that gape at the back, exposing more than you’d like? We’ve got a simple solution to fix this common problem with minimal effort ...

I have not yet shared my May UFO because it is away being long-arm quilted. May’s UFO, a sampler quilt, was such a large project that I set myself a far more modest goal for June: finish a top that I bought the fabric for and cut out in January 2018. Since then, it has been variously draped over my dressmaker’s dummy, folded in a basket or on the desk in my sewing room. Since I finished it last month, it has been on a coathanger in my sewing room.

The top is a repeat of a Liberty ...

Learn how to make some adjustments to your headbands or sew a strap that helps with the face masks. After wearing the face mask for a bit, your ears will get sore.

Adding some cute buttons to your headbands or making a strap with buttons is a great way to not wear out your ears!

Headbands for Face Masks

Straps for handmade face masks

Additional Face Mask Tutorials and helpful tips:

• How to sew a face mask video tutorial
• 10+ Face Mask Tutorials
• What fabric is best for face mask straps
• No sew face mask video tutorials
• Straps & Headbands for ...

Learn how to make some adjustments to your headbands or sew a strap that helps with the face masks. After wearing the face mask for a bit, your ears will get sore.

Adding some cute buttons to your headbands or making a strap with buttons is a great way to not wear out your ears!

Headbands for Face Masks

Straps for handmade face masks

Additional Face Mask Tutorials and helpful tips:

• How to sew a face mask video tutorial
• 10+ Face Mask Tutorials
• What fabric is best for face mask straps
• No sew face mask video tutorials
• Straps & Headbands for ...

Learn how to make a face mask with the no sew method. Not everyone has the time or the supplies (sewing machine) to make a face mask, so the no sew face mask is a great option.

Here is a collection of tutorials and videos that will help you through the process of making the no sew face mask. It’s pretty quick and when you are in a pinch they are super handy!

*please note that this does not replace the suggested medical face masks

Additional Face Mask Tutorials and helpful tips:

• How to sew a face mask video ...

Learn how to make a face mask with the no sew method. Not everyone has the time or the supplies (sewing machine) to make a face mask, so the no sew face mask is a great option.

Here is a collection of tutorials and videos that will help you through the process of making the no sew face mask. It’s pretty quick and when you are in a pinch they are super handy!

*please note that this does not replace the suggested medical face masks

Additional Face Mask Tutorials and helpful tips:

• How to sew a face mask video ...

During Black Friday sales, I stocked up on a few fun prints from Fabrics Galore to make night dresses. After experimenting with the Lark Tee pattern by Grainline Studio, I settled on an elongated crew neck style. I traced the pattern adding 11' in length and  using size 12 for the bust,  14 for the waist and 16 for the hips.

Of course the garment comes together quickly on the overlocker, it's only 5 pieces after all.

My favourite colour is red, but there has been a lot of blue in my life recently.

I knitted a simple blue cowl from a single ball of Lang 4-ply (fingering) baby wool that I found in the sale bin. It was such a pretty colour and all on its own.

The stitch pattern forms a pretty texture.

The wrong side of the knit looks nice, which I think is important when it is likely to be visible.

The cowl pattern I used, ‘Sea Oats Serenade’, is small rather than loose and drapey, but it works perfectly to create the ...

One of the best things to take off stress is to shop. It does not matter if you are doing it physically or online, but there is just something about gaining something.

The problem at times though is that you tend to do not know if it is really right for you. This is a good example of clothes. There is a variety out there, and some will certainly look good. But even if does look good, it seems not right for you while to others it is. The reason for this is because we have different body shapes and ...

Clothing nowadays is more than essential. We still need it, but what we have in our closets is more than what we need. That is because it is also becoming a lifestyle. The way you dress determines who you are: your personality, your status, and even your interests. Because of that, buying clothes became a lot of expensive than we think.

Have you tried dressmaking or sewing your own clothes? Some people are really into DIY these days, and clothes are no different. But will there be a difference in making and buying your own clothes?

Buying Clothes

For some ...