We’ve all had a zipper break on us — whether in a coat or a bag, a broken zipper makes a perfectly good piece of clothing (or backpack) unusable. Did you know that replacing a zipper is quite simple? It is. Really. Here’s how you do it! I made this backpack for Connor right before […] Read more…
Adding piping to a seam can make a beautiful statement. It can add an interesting splash of color to an otherwise dull seam. I’m going to show you how easy it is to add piping to any seam. First off lets look at some feet. The foot on the left is a zipper foot. Most […] Read more…
My 4-year-old asked me the other day if he could learn how to sew. I stepped up to the challenge. We did a very simple pillowcase – nothing fancy. He actually did very well. I did all of the ironing and cutting straight edges, but he helped pin the fabric and guide the fabric while […] Read more…
