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Sewing Hacks For Jeans That You Need To Know
I love jeans. There’s nothing better than that perfectly worn-in pair that fits you so well that it doesn’t feel like you’re wearing anything. However, in my experience, I’ve realized that when my jeans feel this comfortable, they’re about to rip any day now. Fortunately, these sewing hacks for jeans will save your favorite jeans so you can wear them a few more times. Sewing Hacks For Jeans: Crotch There’s nothing worse than discovering that you’ve been walking around with a hole in the crotch of your jeans all day. However, it’s a pretty easy fix with nothing more than a needle and thread. You’ll want to begin by hemming…
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30 Things to Sew in Under 30 Minutes
If you love to sew, but have difficulties when it comes to finding the time to do so, these projects would be perfect for you. They don’t take much time at all and they’re all super cute and super functional. Not only are these quick, but they’re so easy you could extend the project time and include your family! My favorite sewing projects are below. 1. Pencil Bag If your kids are begging for a new pencil bag this school year, have them pick out some fabric and make one yourself! Don’t be intimidated by the zipper, this tutorial explains one of the easiest ways to sew in a zipper,…
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How to Patch Drywall Like a Pro
Patching drywall sounds intimidating. But it totally isn’t! If you’ve got a hole in your wall there’s no reason to hire a professional or even call a neighbor. You can easily repair it all by yourself. With a little time, patience, and an eye for detail, you’ll have a wall that looks completely perfect. I’ve put together some instructions to help you out–good luck patching! 1. Cut out a piece of drywall that will cover the hole in the wall. It’s usually best to cut out a square. This will be your patch. Image via Sawdust Girl. 2. Then you need to cut the hole to fit the patch. It’s easiest to…
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10 DIY Pottery Barn Knock Off Projects
Pottery Barn products are so beautiful but so expensive!! When I get their catalogs I just want to buy everything. Luckily, some ingenious people have come up with knock-off projects that are just as good as the real thing and a quarter of the price. I’ve found some of my favorite projects that I’m dying to try–hope you find one you like too! 1. More For Four posted a tutorial for this awesome rope chandelier. It’s surprisingly easy to make, and I just love the nautical feel. You just need rope and an old chandelier: you wrap the rope around the frame, and there you go! 2. The Crafting Chicks posted a tutorial…
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12 Outside DIY Weekend Projects
At my house, the weekend is the time to clean up and relax but the other day my husband asked me if there were any projects I needed his help with over the weekend. That got me thinking. I have a good long list of things that need to get done but what could be done in just a weekend? Well, here is my list of projects that we’ll be doing over weekends. I’m really excited about it! Outdoor Scrabble: It’s fun for anyone who can spell. We use scrabble as a way to teach the kids how to spell correctly. Who doesn’t like games to help them learn? Raised…
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Creative and {Cheap} DIY Headboard Ideas
My best friend just got married. She and her husband are both students and have to get creative when it comes to home décor. She and I have spent hours poring over ideas for headboards and we made a list of our top ten favorite ideas. I can’t wait to make one with her once she settles on an idea! {And suddenly I feel as though I need a new headboard…} 1. Reclaimed Wood Doors Take three reclaimed wooden doors and attach them together to create a headboard. For an even more rustic look, cover the door in a few coats of chalk paint and distress it with vinegar and…
