Category Archive: Sewing

Happy Love Day!

I’ve been super busy finishing up a masters degree and just trying to keep things together around the home has been DIY enough for me lately.  I still have a couple yards of flannel sitting by the sewing machine that I’ve been meaning to turn into pajama pants for myself and a gift card from …

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Baby Sleeping Sack: A Tutorial

At the start of this winter my little boy was waking up during the night cold, even though he had warm footie pajamas on.  Sewing mommy to the rescue!  Those Halo sleep sacks were too expensive at $25-$30 per sleeping bag.  I needed at least 2, preferably 3 to keep in the wash rotation. I …

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Auto Mat, Little Boy Gift

What to make a four year old for his birthday?  There are dino tails and forts, bean bag tosses and car launchers… but what would his mother like me to make for him?  Probably something quiet, something he can play with on the go, in the restaurant, pretend quiet play… yes, that is what his …

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Roll-up Puppet Theatre Gift Idea

What is more fun when you are a toddler than watching a puppet show or putting one on yourself?  Nothing, except maybe getting dirty in the sandbox or having someone give you a ballon – sweet!  I made this colorful, fun portable puppet playhouse for a 3 year old’s birthday gift.  It turned out super …

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Highchair Cushion Cover

We recently bought a brand new, lovely wooden highchair from Keekaroo for our little man.  It is a wonderful highchair that grows with baby, as the seat and foot rest are adjustable.  The belt buckles and removable food tray are a must for us, as this chair is often used by baby in the kitchen …

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Hood-Scarf for Little Girls: A Tutorial

I was contemplating making one of these for myself this winter.  But as I live in a warm region, the need isn’t dire until about December.  So instead, I decided to make one for my niece who lives in a colder region.   The one I made is reversible because I used a serger, but …

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