House Warming Gift
A long time friend just announced her new home and I want to make something handmade to help warm it. I’m thinking of some place mats (or a single table center piece?) using one of the Pieced Tree...
View ArticleSister Smocks Birthday Dress
Every year, I made my Christmas Baby ‘Bella a birthday dress. Then, she grew too big and preferred the birthday Mall Crawl. When a little neighbor friend announced she was having an “Up!” themed...
View ArticleHow to Make Table Scraps Coasters
Dear Sewfie, I can’t bring myself to throw any any scrap of fabric, no matter how small. I’ve even gone through the trash after my kids clean up from a sewing project (shocking but true… they sometimes...
View ArticleWhat to do with a handmade gift Grinch
Dear Sewfie, For this most recent Christmas season, I made beautiful handmade bags as gifts for all of my sister-in-laws. I started back in July, I spent quite a bit of money not to mention time and I...
View ArticleHardware kits for Grab ‘n’ Go Diaper Clutch pattern
Many of our friends have been asking about hardware for the Grab ‘n’ Go Diaper Clutch pattern. I agree, it’s kind of a pain to find all the supplies needed, especially if you are trying to make a...
View ArticleGift for Mom-to-Be
See what our friend Belinda created using the Grab & Go Diaper Clutch pattern: a beautiful custom ordered baby gift for the mom-to-be of a baby boy, including a small wristlet for the 2 year old...
View ArticleDebate over “Handmade by Me” labels
Dear Sewfie, My sister-in-law sews a lot of gifts for the whole family. She puts one of those “Handmade by So-and-So” labels into EVERYTHING she makes, whether it be a bag, a shirt, a pair of pajama...
View ArticlePajama Pants Pockets?
Dear Sewfie, I’m sewing pajamas pants for everyone in my family for holiday gifts this year. The pattern I am using (New Look 6321) has pockets. I am wondering what is up with that? Why do you need...
View ArticleBaby’s First Christmas Gift
Babies in my life, if I didn’t hit you with this adorable handmade gift for your baby shower, you are definitely getting one this Christmas! This cute Baby Puzzle Ball pattern can be stitched up in...
View ArticleOnly 68 crafting days until Christmas!
People, we have an emergency.There are only 68 crafting days until Christmas! So, put down those unfinished Halloween costumes and focus on what’s really important! I suggest starting with this...
View ArticleStitch clear of the “Boyfriend” Curse
Dear Sewfie, I’m an avid quilter and I’d love to make something for my boyfriend but my friend warned me about the “Boyfriend Curse”…. if you sew something for a guy he’ll break up with you. Is that...
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