Category: sewing

How to Sew a Book Sleeve

Posted on June 24, 2024July 1, 2024 by Cassandra

Are you an avid book reader? I know that e-readers are really popular in today’s modern world, but if you’re like me, there’s nothing that can compare to holding a physical book in your hand. The smell of the pages,...Read More

How to Sew a Quilted Sunglass Case

Posted on June 4, 2024June 25, 2024 by Cassandra

With summer just around the corner, I thought I’d share a fun and easy tutorial with you! It’s always fun to have a project that you can whip up quick. Today, we will be making a quilted sunglass case. Not...Read More

Sew A Fabric Cord Wrap in 10 Minutes (Or Less)

Posted on April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 by Cassandra

Last month, while I was in Hawaii, I had a sub fill in for my sewing classes at the learning centers. I always try to pick easy projects that the students can make and take in a day. This way,...Read More

How to Select the Right Sewing Machine Needle for Your Project

Posted on April 16, 2024April 16, 2024 by Cassandra

Picture this: you run to the fabric store to pick up a new needle for your sewing machine. You thought it would be a simple “run in and run out” sort of scenario but when you approach the needle aisle,...Read More

How To Sew A Handbag With Bamboo Handles

Posted on April 10, 2024April 11, 2024 by Cassandra

A few weeks ago, we spent our spring break vacationing in Hawaii! I know, life’s rough 😊 Our daughter is actually spending her freshmen year of college in Hawaii and our boys have never been, so we figured it was...Read More

Bitty Taggie Blankie

Posted on April 4, 2024April 4, 2024 by Cassandra

Do you remember a few years back when little, bitty taggie blankets were all the rage? I remember seeing them in every baby section of every department store! You know, the ones that have little tags, or ribbons, all around...Read More

How to Sew an Owl Stuffy

Posted on March 18, 2024March 17, 2024 by Cassandra

What is it about stuffy’s that makes every kid squeal with delight? With no exception, every class of kids that I teach at the learning centers requests that we sew some sort of stuffy. Also, how cute is the word...Read More

The Easiest Way to Sew Gnomes!

Posted on March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 by Cassandra

Raise your hand if you love gnomes! (My hand is raised high!) Gnomes are funny little creatures, aren’t they? You either love them or you hate them. To be honest, I used to hate them when they were just creepy...Read More

Sewing A Pillowcase In 4 Easy Steps

Posted on March 7, 2024March 9, 2024 by Cassandra

One of the very first projects I like to sew with students in my private classes/lessons is a pillowcase. Sewing a pillowcase is the perfect project for beginning sewists! It requires only three straight stitches and also teaches a simple,...Read More

How To Properly Prepare Your Fabric And Grainline

Posted on March 4, 2024March 5, 2024 by Cassandra

Today I wanted to share important and useful information about how to prepare your fabric and grainline for cutting! You might think that it’s as easy as laying your pattern pieces on a piece of fabric and start cutting. However,...Read More