There is nothing more comfortable and cool than a lovely summer dress come the summertime, but why spend your money on one when you can make one for yourself? In this article, we are going to look at why you might want to consider making your own summer frock when the weather starts to get …
The best thing about leggings is that they are super easy to make! These leggings that can be made for girls 3 and up are a perfect beginner’s project and will look so cute on your daughter, niece, or sister! In this tutorial, we’ll show you exactly how to make these leggings with step-by-step instructions …
Do you have an old t-shirt you’re reluctant to throw away? Looking for some upcycling inspiration? If so, you’ve come to the right place! Upcycling gives us a great opportunity to reuse old materials to make something new and practical. It’s the perfect opportunity for craft lovers and fashionistas to make themselves something out of …
Backpacks are the unsung heroes of modern life. Without these ingenious but ultimately very simple objects, we would find it much more difficult to bring our things along with us. Backpacks are vital for those of us with busy jobs, or even for kids with busy school schedules and loads of books to lug around. …
Lace is a beautifully light fabric that becomes increasingly popular again. You can find it in lingerie, underwear, dresses, skirts and other light garments. Most lace materials are combined with other fabrics, such as sheer fabric. Both these light materials are very delicate which makes them difficult to sew. In this practical guide, we take …
Whether you are looking to use a beach robe for the sunshine and sea, or to use after swimming, they are very useful if you plan to be outside in the water. A posh beach robe isn’t difficult to make, meaning they are a simple project for both beginners and seasoned pros. Not only that, …
Button-up shirts aren’t just durable but they are also surprisingly versatile. You can easily turn a traditional men’s button-up shirt into a dress, skirt or tote bag. There are so many unique ways to recycle and refashion your button-up shirts. In this guide, we find out the best ways how to refashion a button-up shirt …
If there is one stitch that everyone should know about, it is the blind hem stitch. Although, these can sometimes be intimidating, especially to beginners. So, whether you’re feeling intimidated by using a sewing machine or struggling to achieve a genuinely invisible stitch, well, you’re in the right place to solve your issues. With the …
Sewing is many people’s favorite hobby and the more you get into it, the more you learn about the workings of the machine and the tricks of bobbin threads. However, there usually comes a time when, all of a sudden, your machine does not pick up the bobbin thread and you cannot tell why. In …
A yarn pom pom is one of the first craft skills you may learn, or have learned previously. They are particularly fun to make with kids as it has a level of revelation when you actually get that pom pom effect, which kids love. Beyond being a fun activity to get kids into crafts, the …