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Repairing Sweater Pulls

It happens to all of us: a sweater you normally put in a garment bag to wash doesn't get put in one and gets messed up in the washing...

How to Sew Bias Tape into a Garment

Bias tape is used to encase elastic, finish raw edges, make piping and more. Instead of sewing elastic directly into the sleeve I...

A Complete Guide to Reading Patterns

Whether you're brand new to sewing or have been sewing for a few years, this tutorial will help you tackle reading a pattern. I walk you...

Before You Start Sewing: Straight Stitch

Before you can sew on your machine, you need to know the most basic principles of a sewing a straight stitch. You will use it on almost...

DIY Pillow Covers

Changing out pillows is an easy way to decorate seasonally. However, who really has room to store that many pillows when they're not in...

Before You Start Sewing: Threading the Machine

Your sewing machine probably has guiding numbers, lines, or symbols to help you thread your machine, but it can still be confusing if...

Before You Start Sewing: The Machine

If you want to sew on a sewing machine, you need to be familiar with the parts first. You wouldn't drive a car without knowing what the...

Zucchini Bread-Allergen Friendly

Applesauce makes this zucchini bread sweeter and more moist than most, while the extra zucchini in the recipe adds more flavor. I chose...

Holiday Worthy Apple Pie

There are two holidays I think of when I think of apple pie: Fourth of July and Thanksgiving. I've always been a fan of Dutch apple pie...

Sewing Terms 101

I get it. Sewing vocabulary seems like a foreign language. These handy info-graphics are a great place to begin building your vocabulary....

Breakfast Cups

Mornings are hectic, but you don't have to skimp out on your breakfast. These quick breakfast cups let you eat eggs and your choice of...

Repairing Holes Under Belt Loops in 5 Quick Steps

Last week my husband's khaki chinos got caught on a door latch and nearly ripped a belt loop off. (How does this even happen?!) Naturally...

The Best Homemade Bread

One of my favorite aromas growing up was that of fresh bread baking in the oven. My mother used to make homemade bread when I was...

Red Beans and Rice

Deciding what sides to make with a meal can be challenging. It is so easy to get in a rut and make the same sides over and over again....

How to Hem Dress Pants the Right Way-Blind Hem Stitch

Hemming dress pants is more time consuming than hemming jeans, if done carefully and correctly. However, dress pants can be easily hemmed...

How to Hem Jeans in 9 Easy Steps

Being 5'2" it is rare that I find jeans that don't require hemming. As you can see, these puddled around my ankles because they were 2.75...

Jamaican Jerk Seasoning

Mix up these 13 ingredients and you have a seriously savory rub for chicken or other meats. Have an empty jar ready to store it in,...

Ground Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet

Who doesn't love a one pan recipe? Just one dish to wash? Yes, please! BONUS: It takes less than 30 minutes to make. I did not use...

Repairing a Hole in a Collar

The collar on my husband's green quarter zip sweatshirt seems to fall apart every time it gets washed. The kicker is, the hole is always...

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