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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Plush Baby Noisemakers: A Tutorial
This is a great project if you have colorful, eye catching scraps around. For that special baby in your life who is fascintated with colors, sounds and her new ability to grab things, these are the perfect gift. I made three: one with a squeaker inside, one with some bells inside and a third with …
10 Tired Turtles on a Tuttle Tuttle Tree…
Well, not exactly Ten, but by the time I was done handsewing these turtles shut, it sure felt like it could have been ten! It got the idea from Ashley on Make-It-Love-It. She had spotted them in a store and set to making them herself. And so did I! They were so much fun to …
Baby Rattle from Upcycled Materials: A Tutorial
I like to buy my son toys, but what is even more satisfying is watching him play with something I made just for him. It’s easy to make plush toys and things that require sewing, but this baby rattle is even easier! You will need: 2 empty and washed aluminum cans. The slender ones work …
Turn a Maxi Dress into a Slouch Top: A Tutorial
The only Maxi dress I own has been hanging in my closet for over a year unworn, first because I was preggo, and now because I am nursing. Forget about wearing this dress while nursing! By the time I can possibly wear it again, I’ll probably be looking into getting pregnant again, so I decided …
Slipcover Pillows: A Tutorial
Part of my upcycled porch makeover was the use of deck fabric to make pillow covers for two pillow inserts I had around the house. A slipcover pillow is possibly the easiest sewing project on the face of the planet. You can use a serger or a sewing machine. I went a little pillow crazy …

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