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! Remember those dreadful fanny packs your parents wore everywhere in the 80s? Well, fashion always repeats itself and now the fanny pack style is back in…
Category: Sewing for Adults
Large Duffle Bag Pattern (FREE) – The BEST Tutorial
Always wanted to know how to make a homemade duffle bag? This step-by-step tutorial with free pattern will show you exactly what to do. Get ready to rock your next adventure in style by making this simple duffle bag, perfect for holding everything! If you’re anything like me, chances are you love large bags because…
How to Make a Very Easy Drawstring Bag (Free Pattern in 4 Sizes)
These DIY drawstring bags have a double pull and are perfect for holding just about everything! The best part? They are incredibly easy to make only take minutes to sew! Step-by-step tutorial includes free pattern in 4 sizes to make it convenient for you. A great sewing project for beginners! Drawstring bags are seriously one…
How to Make A Very Simple Tote Bag FOR BEGINNERS (with Detailed Step-By-Step instructions and Free pattern).
This simple tote bag has a lining, a flat bottom, and pockets to make it the perfect little bag for on the go. It is also super easy to make and only requires knowing how to sewing straight lines. Follow along this step-by-step tutorial to learn to make this easy tote! Jump to Tutorial Jump…
Simple Japanese Knot Bag Pattern (Free PDF)
An easy sewing project, the Japanese knot bag is a stylish addition to your wardrobe. Fully lined, this reversible knot bag closes on itself without a zipper to keep your belongings safely stashed away! I don’t remember where or when I across the Japanese knot bag, but my first impression was “this is such a…
How to Make Simple DIY Headbands with Knotted Bow
Learn how to make this Simple DIY headband using stretchy knit fabric (or upcycle an old T-shirt). Wear as is or dress it up with a bow. The best part? This easy project only takes 15 minutes to sew and makes great gifts! I have a love/hate relationship with headbands. I love them because…
How to Make a Personalized Blanket Throw | DIY Graduation Gift
Personalized blanket throws are not just a gift for baby showers! I remember as a college student always thinking collegiate blankets were such a cool thing to own. However, you had to pay a hefty price for them (especially to a poor college kid), so I never owned one. A few years later I was…
How to Transform a Boring Crew Neck T-shirt to One You Will Actually Wear (Over and Over)
Have you ever saw a T-shirt that is soft, has a cute logo, is in a color you like…except the neckline is too high? Or have you ever seen a cute men’s graphic T shirt that you would love to wear, but the neckline is just NOT right? Recently there was a sale at Target…
Tutorial: Turn a Dress into an Apron
Difficulty: Easy-IntermediateTime: 1-2 hours Recently a friend asked if I could repurpose one of her old dresses into an apron. I’ve always really liked the idea of up-cycling old clothes into something else, so I decided to give it a try. The overall process consisted of 4 simple steps: Trace apron pattern over dress Add…
FACE MASK PATTERN FOR ADULT AND CHILDREN
Difficulty Level: EasyTime: 20 Minutes Post Updated 6/28/2020 It’s been so sad and horrifying to see recent news of the shortage of PPE (personal protective equipment) due to the COVID-19 outbreak. As a healthcare provider myself, I can’t imagine practicing without protective barriers, let alone caring for extremely high risk patients (both for patient’s safety…