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How to Sew a Tote Bag – Learn to Sew Series

May 1, 2020 By: Melanie

how to sew a tote bag

Hi there! Today I’m excited to share how to sew a tote bag. And not just any tote bag, the perfect tote bag tutorial. I know, I know – I used the word perfect, but I did that because I truly believe this basic tote bag is perfect. We’ve got french seams, pockets, different options […]

How to Make a Zip Pouch with Ruffle – Learn to Sew

March 20, 2020 By: Melanie

how to make a zip pouch

Today we are learning how to make a zip pouch with a ruffle as part of the Learn to Sew series! I love how these turned out, how cute right?! Zip pouches are a great way to learn how to insert a zipper. Zippers aren’t scary, I promise! When I first started sewing, I was […]

How to Make a Potholder – Learn to Sew Series

March 13, 2020 By: Melanie

How to Make a Potholder

Today, we learn how to make a potholder and not just any potholder. Handmade quilted potholders that use up scraps, are eco friendly and of course, cute! As part of the Learn to Sew series, in this lesson we are learning how to do some basic quilting and binding. All while making these useful diy […]

How to Make an Apron – Learn to Sew Series

March 6, 2020 By: Melanie

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How to make an apron is next up in the learn to sew series! I made a full length simple apron tutorial awhile back, but this half apron is not only adorable but a great, easy sewing project. As part of the Learn to Sew series, we are working our way through several different techniques […]

How to Sew Napkins with Mitered Corners – Learn to Sew Series

February 28, 2020 By: Melanie

I love the look of linen napkins and today I’m excited to show you how to sew napkins! This project is part of the Learn to Sew Series, so it goes nice and slow for absolute sewing beginners. The technique we’ll be learning today is mitered corners. This is a beautiful way to finish corners […]

How to Sew Placemats – Learn to Sew Series

February 21, 2020 By: Melanie

how to sew placemats

Today, I am teaching you how to sew placemats, our first easy sewing project from the Learn to Sew Series! In the last video of the series, we talked about how to use a sewing machine in case you missed that one. This series, and this video is meant for absolute beginners, although of course […]

How to Use a Sewing Machine – Beginner Guide

February 14, 2020 By: Melanie

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How to use a sewing machine is the topic of lesson 2 of our Learn to Sew series! I made this video for all of my friends out there who want to learn how to sew but aren’t sure where to start. This beginner sewing series is for you. Are you on the Learn to […]

Learn to Sew Series

February 7, 2020 By: Melanie

learn to sew series

Announcing… the Learn to Sew Series! Some of the most common questions I get are: What is the best sewing machine for beginners? How can I learn how to sew? What are your best beginner sewing projects? Well today, I am excited to share a brand new series where I can answer ALL of those […]

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