Always wondering “What are teacher’s favorite gifts?” Simply download and print this helpful survey and have your child’s teachers fill it out. This will let you know exactly how to appreciate them throughout the school year! At the beginning of the school year, the room mom in my son’s class had this teachers fill out…
The overhand stitch is a type of hand sewing stitch that passes vertically over two finished edges. Follow along the step-by-step tutorial to learn how to sew this simple but useful stitch! What is the Overhand Stitch? The overhand stitch is a basic hand sewing stitch that passes vertically over two finished edges. The stitches…
The pick stitch is a type of back stitch made of short, almost invisible stitches and long spaces on the right side of the fabric. The term “pick stitch” is very often used interchangeably with the the term “prick stitch“. Even in sewing communities, the name pick stitch versus prick stitch is a topic of…
Learn how to effortlessly add a zipper to a sweatshirt so it becomes a zip-up jacket! Works for pullover hoodies as well! A while back I spotted a cute little sweatshirt for my toddler while shopping at Ross. When I brought it home, I showed my son the sweatshirt and asked if he would wear…
Get your child ready for Christmas this year with this fun Printable Letter to Santa! Kids will have a blast writing their own personal letter to Santa in the north pole. Can you believe Christmas is just around the corner? This year, writing letters to Santa will be a breeze with our free Letter to…
Always wondered how to use the “automatic needle threader” function on your sewing machine? This step-by-step tutorial for beginners will show you just how to do so in a breeze! Table of Contents How does a Needle Threader Work on a Sewing Machine? Does the Needle Threader work On all Needles? Preparing Your Sewing Machine…
The half back stitch is a basic hand sewing stitch made in the same way as a regular back stitch. The only difference is that the stitches going “backwards” are half the length of the stitches going forward. In other words, the stitch length is the same as the space in between. On the front…
The backstitch is a basic hand sewing stitch that all beginners will learn. It is incredibly sturdy and resilient, making it especially good for sewing seams in areas that will go through a lot of wear-and-tear. It is also a frequently used embroidery stitch to create outlines and shapes. Why is it Called a Back…
The running stitch, also known as a straight stitch, is a super simple and versatile stitch. This stitch is extremely easy to do and is usually of the first sewing stitches beginners will learn. It is multipurpose and so useful for sewing a plethora of things This easy stitch is formed by bringing the needle…
This simple fanny pack pattern is square and consists of a front and a top zipper. The perfect handsfree bag that is so stylish for carrying all your essentials! Table of Contents How Do You Make a Crossbody Fanny Pack? What are the Dimensions of this Bag? How Much Fabric Do I Need for a…