life lived creatively
This is the place to look if you love sewing or maybe need some tips to get started. There will be free patterns here as well! I’ve been sewing for about 22 years and have made everything from simple bags to my wedding dress. Sewing is my greatest passion! I hope to add more and more tutorials to help fuel others passion too. I believe sewing is useful to everyone, whether you just need to mend a button or want to make your own wardrobe. If you really want to see something specific, just let me know in the comments. I am always learning new techniques, so I hope you’ll join me on my fabric obsessed journey!
I’ve decided to do a series on easy Christmas gifts every Monday in November. There will be handmade gifts and online gifts on my list, so something for everyone! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links which means I may receive a small commission if you buy something through my link or ad. This does not change […] Read more…
Yes, I made myself new pants and the best part is, they fit! I sewn everything from my own wedding dress to quilts and beyond. Making pants, besides pajama bottoms, has been a tough one for me. I’ve made toddler blue jeans, but making pants for myself has never been successful. You know why? I […] Read more…
The humble button. If you’re a sewer, you probably have a plethora of them stashed in jars and boxes. It’s really hard to pass up a jar at a flea market or yard sale because it’s like a mini treasure hunt. They can be plain or ornate and very useful – until one disappears. This happens […] Read more…
Usually, when I start a project I’ve had some kind of inspiration. This shirt making project was no different. I saw this Hi Lo Top over at Melly Sews that really struck my fancy. One of the best parts about this pattern – it was free! Of course, free clothing patterns usually means adjustments, since they are usually […] Read more…
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Today I’m going to show you how to refashion pants into a skirt, in case you couldn’t tell by the title! I had this pair of brown dress pants that never fit quite right. They were really snug through the hips and thighs. Rather than toss them into the giveaway pile, I decided to convert them […] Read more…
Today I’m going to show you how to make a pattern from old leggings to make a brand new pair. I wear leggings or yoga pants just about every day. That’s one of the perks of working from home! Why be uncomfortable when no one’s looking? 🙂 The leggings I’m using for the pattern have […] Read more…