Accessories

Discover how to draft and sew a wide range of clothing accessories with easy-to-follow tutorials and practical techniques. This category focuses on creating accessories from scratch, covering pattern drafting, fabric selection, cutting, and construction methods. Perfect for sewists who want to make custom accessories, use fabric scraps creatively, and add professional, handmade details to their outfits

Finished handmade hair scrunchie sewn with low-waste sewing method

How to Sew a Hair Scrunchie: 4 Easy Methods Using Less Fabric (Beginner-Friendly)

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In this beginner-friendly hair scrunchie sewing tutorial, you’ll learn four easy ways to sew a scrunchie using less fabric, including low-waste cutting methods and clean finishing techniques. This guide is ideal for beginners and anyone interested in sustainable sewing projects. This beginner-friendly guide covers measurements, fabric choices, elastic length, and multiple construction techniques. Oh, and my intended […]

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Household tools for attaching metal snap buttons without pliers, including a flat-head screwdriver and ceramic coaster.

How to Attach Metal Snap Buttons Without a Tool (No Pliers, No Press)

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Why You Should Skip Snap Pliers and Press Tools In my sewing career, it is surprising that I have not used metal snap buttons very often. When I finally tried to attach metal snap buttons using the pliers that came with the kit, the result was disappointing. The baby dungarees I made ended up with

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Finished handmade baby drool bib with absorbent fabric layers and snap closure

How to Sew a Baby Drool Bib (Easy Step-by-Step Sewing Tutorial)

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In this step-by-step baby drool bib sewing tutorial, I will show you how to sew a baby drool bib using a drafted pattern. This tutorial follows directly from my post on how to draft a baby drool bib pattern, where you can create a custom-fit pattern before sewing. You can customise the handmade baby teething bib to be

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Drafted baby drool bib pattern showing extended shoulder and chest coverage for teething babies

How to Draft a Baby Drool Bib Pattern for Teething Babies

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In this blog post, you’ll learn how to draft a baby drool bib pattern designed for heavy drooling and teething. This bib shape covers the key wet areas around the neck, chest, and shoulders, helping to keep baby’s clothes dry underneath. In a separate follow-up post, I’ll show you how to sew the drool bib step by

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Finished heart shaped lace trim brooch ready to wear or gift for Valentine’s Day

DIY Heart Shaped Fabric Brooch Tutorial (Easy Valentine Sewing Project)

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This easy DIY heart shaped fabric brooch tutorial shows you how to sew a lace-trimmed brooch in under 30 minutes. It’s a beginner-friendly Valentine’s Day sewing project and a great way to use fabric scraps. A few weeks ago I made a poppy shaped fabric brooch that my daughter loved very much. It looked so

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Finished shoe liner socks

How to draft and sew shoe liner socks with sustainable materials

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I spent too much time and resources this summer, trying to find shoe liner socks that would be made of natural fibres and would fit me. There were a bunch that I ordered from online shop just to find that they are way too small. Fortunately I have an offspring that was excited that she

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A stack of sanitary pads.

How to Sew a Reusable & Comfortable Sanitary pad

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Reusable sanitary pads are a practical, comfortable, and sustainable alternative to disposable menstrual products. In this step-by-step sewing tutorial, I’ll show you how to sew a reusable sanitary pad using natural fabrics and a shape designed for everyday comfort. This tutorial follows directly from my post on how to draft a comfortable reusable sanitary pad

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