Gift Ideas
A Baby Shower Gift You Can Actually Make Last Minute
A matching bib and burp cloth set in a cute print. Terry cloth on one side, velcro closure, and you only need about half a yard of fabric. Here's why I keep making these.
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Upcycling
I Made a 70s-Style Mini Out of an Old Tablecloth
A vintage blue tablecloth passed down from Gamma's side of the family. I turned it into a 70s-style mini using a pattern from Iggi Patterns. Here's how it came together.
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Upcycling
Fusing Plastic Bags into Fabric: My Upcycled Zipper Pouches
I've been saving the "thank you" takeout bags everyone gets and turning them into zipper pouches. Here's how I fuse the plastic into a fabric you can actually sew with.
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Project Recap
From Woodland Fairy to Medieval Rock: My Ren Faire Outfit (Year Three, 2026)
Five handmade pieces, a matching boyfriend outfit, Thai silk from my grandma, and vintage curtains from Idaho. Year three did not disappoint.
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Project Recap
I Had One Week to Sew a Renaissance Faire Outfit (Here's What Happened)
My very first ren faire, a pirates theme, and exactly seven days to pull it together. I made a corset and a blouse. Here's how it went.
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Home Sewing
Sewing for the Home: Pillowcases, Placemats & More
Once you start sewing your own clothes, it's only a matter of time before you start eyeing everything in your home. Pillowcases, placemats, a shower curtain — here's how it went.
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Project Recap
Beach Cover-Up: My Solana Dress Recap
A free pattern, some striped terry cloth from Fabric Planet, and a beach day — this one came together fast and I've worn it constantly.
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