Handmade for Life
Sewing projects – instructions
Sewing a zippered pocket in a handbag or tote can be challenging but that’s why you’re here right? I always like to have a zippered pocket in my handbag to keep lipstick and all those little items so I can easily find them when I …
Learn how to make a lined tote bag with this easy sewing tutorial. Tote bags are super easy to make and they make great gifts! Teachers love them! The easy to sew tote bag pattern is one I use all the time. You can vary …
Key fobs are super easy to make and a great way to use up your fabric scraps! Do you ever have a hard time finding your keys in your purse? I know I do! That’s why I love having my keys on a key fob …
Memory pillow tutorial to show you how to turn button up shirts or t-shirts into pillows. It’s really hard when you have a loved one pass away. Sometimes saving a piece of clothing makes you feel better. I recently had an order to make memory …
Learn how to make your own small zippered coin purse with these easy step-by-step instructions. I tend to just throw change in my purse when I get it so then I end up with coins everywhere! Then I get annoyed when I can’t find the …
Create a fabric business card holder with these easy to follow instructions. I’m not a fan of the plastic business card holders because most of the time they fall apart. I created this pattern for a fabric business card holder, or credit card holder or …
Fabric checkbook covers are super easy to sew with these step-by-step instructions. A fabric checkbook cover is one of my favorite sewing projects to make. I spend most of my time making memory t-shirt quilts for clients and I just finished one yesterday! (If you …
Fabric passport covers are super easy to make with these step-by-step instructions. I just received my US passport the other day! If you have a passport, you know they are good for 10 years right? So why not protect it with a cute fabric passport …
Sew a lined zipper pouch using these easy step-by-step instructions. Perfect for beginners! Do you have papers and loose items flying around in your purse? It’s so easy for items to get lost in your purse, especially if you carry a big one! That’s why …
A t-shirt quilt pillowcase is a great project for using up extra shirts. I am working on a memory t-shirt quilt for a client and somehow we ended up with two extra shirts. She asked me if I could make a standard size pillowcase using …
