Projects — sewing project

Learn how to create a magnificent costumes with this Cosplay DIY Workbook! Inside you'll uncover easy-to-follow instructions and simple patterns for low-sew and no-sew cosplay pieces. Mix and match for added fun and flexibility.  You'll uncover 15 patterns to create 8 characters, and I will guide you through all the ins and outs of choosing fabrics, working with foam and adhesives, sketching your own designs, and more! Prepare to amaze family, friends, and fellow cosplayers with your crafting skills.

To make your own do-it-yourself hearth cushion, here's a complete guide for cutting, sewing and stuffing with Fairfield's Cushion Foam and Poly-fil® Cushion Wrap.

Have the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders thrown off your workout routine? Here's an idea to inspire you to workout without going to the gym with my DIY wrist and ankle weights. 

Wearable on your ankles or wrists, they're fastened with a non-slip velcro fit and are only 1.5 lbs. each for adding a constant but comfortable resistance to your workout.  And, they're stinkin' cute.  BONUS!

Celebrate your voice, and VOTE!  You can make a quick Statement Pillow with some black and white appliqued letters with a pop of pink, just in time for the 2020 Election!  So let's do this!

Add a little sizzle to your decor with this Hot Lips Pillow! All you need are basic sewing skills, 1/2 yard of red velvet fabric, Fairfield Poly-fil® and my FREE PATTERN to make it your very own.

You can add a bit of glam to any outdoor setting with this DIY Garden Seat made from an ordinary pot.  I did this project in a few hours with a little bit of sewing and a little bit of help from my hubby at his workbench and now we have an additional seat to put in our new gazebo.  And as a bonus, I now have the perfect storage container for a couple of blankets to grab during a chilly evening.  Made with a large garden pot, the dimensions ended up being 22" high which includes the fabulous 4...