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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

how to use a sewing machine

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 […]

Zippered Box Pouch Easy Sewing Project – No Raw Edges

December 14, 2019 By: Melanie

zippered box pouch

Hi friends! For today’s tutorial we are revisiting the zippered box pouch, but this time with now raw edges. My popular box pouch from several years ago has helped so many people make box pouches and I’m so happy about that! Full written pattern with various size options at the bottom of this post. The […]

Easy Drawstring Bag Sewing Tutorial – No Sew Drawstring Bag

September 23, 2019 By: Melanie

Hi everyone! This is a fun, simple and fast sewing tutorial! A drawstring bag sewing tutorial! If you scroll to the bottom, you can see a no sew version as well! World Vision has launched a whole new way of doing child sponsorship. I am personally participating in the new Chosen program and I brought […]

Easy Zippered Vinyl Box Pouch Video Tutorial – Beginner Friendly

June 21, 2019 By: Melanie

Vinyl box pouch

Look how cute and handy this vinyl box pouch is?! I love how quick and simple they are – a great summer project! How to Sew a Vinyl Box Pouch Materials: ( 1) 8 x 12 piece of clear vinyl of choice for the size made in the video. Can be found in the upholstery […]

Glitter Vinyl Sensory Zip Pouch Sewing Tutorial

April 5, 2019 By: Melanie

Hey Everyone! I’m really excited to share my latest glitter vinyl zip pouch tutorial with you, my daughter is flipping out about this Glitter Vinyl Sensory Zip Pouch and I think you’ll love making these. My last tutorial utilized mermaid vinyl to create a wallet, today we are making a zip pouch from clear vinyl […]

Easy Vinyl Wallet Sewing Tutorial

March 20, 2019 By: Melanie

Easy Vinyl Wallet

Well well well… look who’s sewing again! I’ve got a lineup of fun sewing tutorials and this first one is an easy vinyl wallet sewing tutorial! I’ve been giving these out to friends and family with gift cards in them as gifts (My sister in law thought I bought it at the store which is […]

Advent Calendar DIY – Simple Sewing Tutorial

November 19, 2018 By: Melanie

Hey Everyone!  I’m super excited to share with you my latest simple sewing holiday project, an Advent Calendar DIY. This project is very beginner friendly and perfect for those who don’t sew very often, but want to make something special for their family.  I also have some applique tips if you are more advanced and […]

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