This is about to be the fastest post I have ever written! Amazon just launched their Prime Day deals and they put my beloved Instant Pot WITH the Yogurt function on sale for $58. Can you even believe that! As you know, I would never be without it in my real food kitchen. UPDATE: The sewing machine already sold out! ALSO, I get asked all the time about what sewing machine I recommend. Well, anything and all things Brother. They put one on sale for $69 that is EXACTLY like the one I use all … [Read more...]
DIY Tank Top – How to Sew a Tank Top
Learn how to sew a tank top in this simple sewing tutorial for beginners. Just some basic sewing skills and a yard and half of fabric are all you need to start making your own DIY tank top. This post contains affiliate links. See my full disclosure here. I have been meaning to whip up a couple summer tanks for several weeks now, but I never got around to it. Well, the other day we stopped by the local thrift shop to drop off our regular round of donations. (Because somehow we accumulate … [Read more...]
How to Make a Basket Liner
Sewing your own home decor allows the opportunity to choose custom fabrics for your style. Read on to find out how to make a basket liner. It is simpler than you think! How to make a basket liner video tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jq9_a25N_8 I first shared these baskets, with their ruffle linen liners, in my Laundry Room Cabinet Organization post. I had tons of people ask me how to make them. Sooo...without further ado, let's get into the tutorial! This post contains … [Read more...]
DIY Concrete Sack Pillow Cover
When I spotted this vintage sack at an antique shop, I knew I could make something with it. See how I made this DIY concrete sack pillow cover in this very basic sewing tutorial. On a recent trip to my favorite antique shop in the area, I spotted a vintage concrete sack for less than five bucks. When I saw it the first thing that popped into my head was pillow cover. I liked that the text on it was a neutral color, and it had the perfect lumbar style pillow shape. DIY Concrete Sack … [Read more...]
How to Make Muslin Swaddle Blankets
Learn how to make muslin swaddle blankets, a must have newborn baby essential. It wasn't until my third or fourth child that I discovered the wonders of the muslin swaddle blanket. For my children before that, I struggled to wrap their tiny bodies tightly in undersized flannel receiving blankets. I probably opened in excess of 20 of these types of blankets at my baby shower, but they didn't work well for two reasons. A. Flannel isn't stretchy and B. They were two small to get them … [Read more...]
Cross Back Apron Pattern for Women- with video!
Learn how to sew a cross back apron for women. Cut list, pocket placement guide and video tutorial give you everything you need to make this simple sewing project. This sewing tutorial is on my list of 'waiting for spring' projects. I don't know about you, but I am dreaming of gardens, pools and bare feet. This cross back apron pattern has been a highly requested project. I showed you how to make the same cross back apron for girls and I had so many people say, "But, what if I … [Read more...]
How to Sew a Pillow Insert with Drop Cloth
Learn how to make a pillow insert out of drop cloth with this video tutorial. Use custom dimensions to create a pillow insert for any size cover. When you find that perfect grain sack, or hand stitched vintage linen at an antique shop, you may want to make a pillow cover for it. After that, what will you stuff it with? You could search Amazon to see if they have an insert in the exact dimensions you need, or you could just make your own! I actually like this option even better because I like … [Read more...]
How to Make a Dress
Learn how to make a dress by copying clothes you already have. This can be adapted to make a DIY maternity dress and non-maternity as well. In this video tutorial I share how to make a dress without a pattern. I made a DIY maternity dress, but you can use this tutorial to make any shape dress. I show you how to trace clothes to make your own dress pattern. Photo Cred I don't want to get too far into this post before I give credit where credit is due. My awesome photographer sister, … [Read more...]
How to Sew a Parsons Chair Slipcover for the IKEA HENRIKSDAL Bar Stool
Learn how to sew a parsons chair slipcover for the ikea henriksdal bar stool. This dining room chair slipcover sewing pattern includes a video tutorial. Learn how to sew a parsons chair slipcover for the IKEA HENRIKSDAL bar stool. This dining room chair slipcover sewing pattern includes a video tutorial. A local blogging friend, Julie Blanner, asked me if I could make a slipcover for the IKEA HENRIKSDAL bar stool. She bought three for her new kitchen renovation and wanted covers that fit … [Read more...]
DIY Pinafore Apron for Girls Free Pattern
DIY Pinafore Apron for Girls Free Pattern and Video Tutorial. Learn how to sew a simple pinafore apron. This DIY pinafore apron for girls is easy to sew. It comes together in about an hour. Linen has a beautiful, vintage texture and looks so perfect with farmhouse style. I love it in tea towels, pillow covers and clothing. I even made a DIY Linen and Flannel Ruffle Throw Blanket that I shared a tutorial for last winter. Now I want 500 yards of linen in every single color to make my … [Read more...]
How to Make Drop Cloth Curtains
Learn how to make drop cloth curtains with this simple video tutorial. These drop cloth curtains are easy and quick! Drop Cloth Is Perfect For Home Decor You all know I am a big fan of drop cloth in my home. It costs less than $2 per yard making it really budget friendly. Plus, it is heavy weight and durable. It can be dyed, bleached, painted, and stamped. Its neutral color makes it customizable for any style. What more can you ask for? I use it to make all my slipcovers. It's no … [Read more...]
How to Make Piping
Learn how to make piping for sewing projects. Piping adds a tailored detail to slipcovers, pillows and garments. What is piping anyway? Chances are, if you are reading this tutorial on how to make piping, you already know what it is. But, in case you just stumbled upon by blog, and have no idea what I'm talking about, lets do a quick refresher on what piping is. See in the chair above the little details that sort of "bump out" around the front of the cushion, on the wings, above the … [Read more...]
How to Make Fabric Bunting for Children’s Room
Learn how to make fabric bunting for a nursery, child's room or playroom. I love bunting. I used to think no kids' room, or craft room, was complete without a fabric banner. Oh wait, I still totally think that. In this tutorial, I am going to show you how to make fabric bunting the simple way. I have made triangular fabric bunting for my girls' room and oval bunting for my boys' room. I even made a yellow, polka dot gray and vintage floral bunting several years ago to decorate my … [Read more...]
How to Make a Duvet Cover
Learn how to make a duvet cover with simple video instructions. I include steps to add ties and use a sheet for the back. Spoonflower was kind enough to provide the fabric for this project. See my full disclosure HERE. I can't wait to show you how to make a duvet cover with all the soft details I love in a kids' room. Switching things up in my girls' room has been on the to-do list for a while now. To make it more light and bright, like the rest of the house, I wanted to add soft … [Read more...]
How to Make an Apron from IKEA Tea Towels
Learn how to make an apron from IKEA tea towels. Sewing an apron is a great project if you only have 10 minutes on your hand. Sewing an apron is a simple project that can be finished in an afternoon. If you stop by the Farmhouse on Boone very much, you know I love a good simple project. This mama right here has four, going on five, little children underfoot, and the last thing I need is three more wingback chairs to slipcover. One was enough for me, until I'm a grandma, thank you very … [Read more...]
DIY How to Sew a Slipcover for a Wooden Bench
Learn how to make a slipcover to update an outdated bench of any size. "Cozies" Did any of you 'born in the 80's' ladies ever watch a show called "Mama's Family" when you were a kid? I remember my sister and I watched it every night, around 9 P.M., before heading off to bed. The show was about a hilarious, slightly dysfunctional, family with a quick-tempered mama. They had a sweet little neighbor, Iola, who would pop over from time to time to present mama with one of her latest sewing … [Read more...]
Scrappy Flag Pillow Cover Tutorial DIY Fourth of July Decorations
Fourth of July is right around the corner! This scrappy flag pillow cover tutorial will have you well on your way to some DIY summer decor. It's a simple project that you can do with any red and blue fabric scraps you have laying around. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oG-o0f-je3c In my typical "wingin' it at all times" fashion, it occurred me that something festive for the shop and blog should be out, you know, last week. So, yesterday turned into "patriotic decor makin' day." I made … [Read more...]
DIY Grain Sack and Ticking Stripe Pillows
Learn how to make grain sack and ticking stripe pillow cover sets. These are super simple to make and fit in perfectly with the farmhouse style home. This post contains affiliate links. See my full disclosure here. Farmhouse Style You all know how I feel about simple farmhouse style. Even though I live in town, I imagine myself sitting on my big wraparound porch, drinking a tall glass of homemade kombucha and watching my goats and chickens frolic about in deep prairie grasses … [Read more...]
How to Sew a Slipcover for a Wingback Chair
Learn how to sew a slipcover for a wingback chair with this step by step video tutorial. This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. See my full disclosure HERE. A Challenging Project I have been sewing simple things for years now; dresses for my little girls, pillows, curtains, throw blankets and even simple slipcovers for our living room couches. But, I must admit, this project challenged me. This project was hard, but with patience and perseverance (and a few … [Read more...]
DIY Canvas Tote using a 5-Gallon Bucket
Recently I had an idea to make a 5-gallon bucket in our garage into a beautiful, useful canvas tote for our farmhouse. Sewing a canvas tote is super simple to sew and requires very few supplies. If you have a couple of extra 5-gallon buckets lying around, this is the perfect tutorial for you to create a beautiful and yet useful tote. A Brilliant Idea You know those ideas you get and you're not sure how they'll work out? That's how I felt about my idea to turn a five-gallon bucket into a … [Read more...]