This hat that I sewed for my 3 year old grandson was made based on the Urban Wabbit Hunting Cap (“wabbit” is not a typo) in this One Yard Wonders book of sewing projects. It is my first project from this book. To begin, here is a summary of the deviations I made from the […]
Sew a Multi Pocket Toddler Shirt
I finally finished sewing my 3 year old grandson’s multi pocket shirt. You see, he needed to carry more Hot Wheels cars than he has hands for. He hadn’t told me this, but I had noticed. I knew he needed some handy-dandy portable pockets. (click on any photo to enlarge.) […]
How to Sew Knit Armhole and Neckline Binding from Used Clothing
Good used clothing can pose a dilemma. What is it worth? How hard should you try to pass it on to someone “who can use it?” I purpose that if used clothing is given to you, think of it as fabric. Either it is fabric that has already been fit and fashioned for you, or […]
How to Make a Scalloped Edge Oval Table Cloth
I had a large scrap of decorator fabric that fit over my small oval table. I put it on the table upside down, centering it for maximum coverage and a few inches to hang on all sides. I made sure it was pressed enough to work with. (click on any photo to enlarge) A piece […]
How to Make an Indestructible Reusable Sewing Pattern
Once in a while, there is a pattern that you use SO much that you need it to be both indestructible and easy to use. That was the case for me with my poncho pattern. The original pattern had held up well enough, with the help of some tape here and there, but then […]