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How to Make an Easter Egg Wreath

August 14, 2020February 16, 2020 by dberlanda

Make this adorable Easter egg wreath using plastic eggs from the dollar store.

Grow a Real Grass Easter Basket!

August 14, 2020February 16, 2020 by dberlanda

Easter basket made with real grass and a wooden train spelling out EASTER

Making a zero-waste Easter basket with real grass is super easy, and it takes just one week for the grass to grow from seed.

DIY Photo Studio – right in your own home!

February 10, 2020February 10, 2020 by dberlanda

DIY home photography studio with table, soft box lighting and white backdrop

A DIY photo studio to make right in your own home. It’s the quick, easy and inexpensive way to take awesome photographs of the products you make and sell.

Ultimate Guide to Setting Up a Craft Show Booth

February 11, 2020February 10, 2020 by dberlanda

Be prepared for craft show season with this ultimate guide to setting up a craft show booth, plus a free printable checklist of everything you should bring in order to have a stress-free, profitable show.

12 Gift Ideas for the Sewing Beginner

February 11, 2020February 3, 2020 by dberlanda

Looking for gift ideas for someone who has said “I want to learn how to sew”? Here are suggestions for 12 perfect gifts for the sewing beginner – or anyone you know who sews.

How to Make Pattern Weights

August 14, 2020February 3, 2020 by dberlanda

How to make your own pattern weights with yarn and hex nuts

When using commercial sewing patterns, you will find that the tissue easily rips when it is pinned to the fabric. Pattern weights are a great alternative to pins, and are very easy to make!

A Quick Guide to Buying Your First Sewing Machine

August 14, 2020February 3, 2020 by dberlanda

A guide to buying your first sewing machine

Buying your first sewing machine can be a confusing and frustrating experience, but this guide will help you in selecting a machine that will do all the things you need it to do – and without making a huge investment.

How to Finish Seams

August 14, 2020January 27, 2020 by dberlanda

Whether you are just learning how to sew or you have been making clothes for years, there is one dilemma that we all run into – how to finish seams. In this post, I am going to go into the different methods of seam finishing and tell you about what I believe to be the best and easiest way to finish seams on the clothes and accessories that you make.

How to Make Egg Carton Roses

October 8, 2020January 24, 2020 by dberlanda

A step-by-step tutorial on how to make roses from recycled cardboard egg cartons

A step-by-step tutorial on how to make roses from cardboard egg cartons

How to Make T-Shirt Yarn

August 14, 2020January 24, 2020 by dberlanda

Give new life to old T-shirts by turning them into T-shirt yarn! T-shirt yarn is durable, can be machine washed and dried, doesn’t shrink, and best of all – it’s FREE! So start saving those T-shirts and turn them into something gorgeous and useful like area rugs for the kitchen and bath.

How to Make Potholders from Recycled T-Shirts

August 14, 2020January 9, 2020 by dberlanda

Potholders made from recycled T-shirts and a red enameled cast iron stockpot

Make potholders from recycled t-shirts! A step-by-step tutorial for making the loops, weaving and finishing off custom colour potholders

How to Create Wearable Art

April 23, 2021January 5, 2020 by dberlanda

Handmade tan cotton top with custom stamp design

Making your own wearable art is a great way to add custom pieces to your wardrobe and get the exact look you want to reflect your style.

How to Light a White Christmas Tree

October 28, 2020January 4, 2020 by dberlanda

How to light and decorate a white Christmas tree like a professional

Learn how to turn a skimpy white Christmas tree into a knock out.

Easy DIY Tags to Make With Recycled Paint Chips

October 28, 2020January 3, 2020 by dberlanda

DIY gift or price tags in three different sizes using recycled paint chips

15 Essential Sewing Supplies

October 28, 2020January 3, 2020 by dberlanda

15 sewing supplies that are essential for anyone who sews

If you are just learning how to sew, these are the 15 essential sewing supplies that I would recommend to get you started. I can assure you that you will be using most of them each time you sew.

How to Read the Label on a Bolt of Fabric (and the 4 most important things to look for)

October 28, 2020January 3, 2020 by dberlanda

It’s important to know how to read the label on a bolt of fabric! Here’s how to decipher that label.

Restoring a Vintage Sewing Machine

March 14, 2022December 14, 2019 by dberlanda

Did you ever see a vintage sewing machine at a flea market or thrift shop that made you stop in your tracks and want to take it home? You can see the beauty under all that dust and grime, but aren’t sure about what it will take to bring it back to its former glory.