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How to Sew a Knit Neckband || My No-Fail Method

This is one of those sewing skills that took some real trial and error before I felt confident enough that I’d get it right every time. I did conquer the knit neckband, though, and I have a tried and true method that now works perfectly, so I’m here to share it with you today!

If you never quite know how to finish necklines and armholes of knits (that just means stretchy fabrics), this is a great solution for almost any knit fabric. There are of course other methods and I have a favorite way to “bind” the neckline of certain knit garments, but most of the time, especially for more casual clothes, I prefer a neck “band”.

tutorial, fashion sewingNikki SchreinerApril 26, 2021Comment

The Ultimate Gift Guide for Sewing Lovers

I’m here with an ultimate sewing lover’s gift guide for you, with gifts for any and every budget. I’ll start with the small, inexpensive sewing tools, include some fun Etsy sewing related gifty finds, move on to a list of great sewing books, and then finish up with some big ticket items that I’ve thoroughly researched and feel good about recommending. For more ideas, check out the Pin, Cut, Sew Amazon Storefront, which I keep updated with all my favorite tried and true sewing items, plus some that I have on my wishlist (maybe I should send this post to my husband as a hint-hint, ha!)

gift guide, sewing toolsNikki SchreinerApril 18, 2021 Comment

Amazon Prom Dress Refashion

Boy, do I have a good before and after for you today! If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve already seen this, but I’m so proud of it so obviously I have to share it here too.

My 16-year-old daughter Natalie got to go to homeschool prom! She was so excited for the opportunity, since she’s such a social butterfly and a total life-of-the-party type. A group of teens from church all went together and had the BEST time.

But, we had trouble finding a dress. We don’t live in a very upscale town and our shopping options are limited. Natalie recently got a job, is in driving school, and dances ballet 8 hours a week, so time to drive into Charlotte to shop was not presenting itself. We decided to go ahead and order a couple things from Amazon as a just-in-case backup plan. It turns out we didn’t need to go shopping because one of them fit her perfectly!

fashion sewing, sewing for teens, upclyingNikki SchreinerApril 12, 2021 Comments

How to Make an Ironing Board Cover that Stays in Place

tutorial, sewing room, home decorNikki SchreinerApril 7, 2021 Comments

How to Sew Buttons By Machine

I’m a part of a few sewing groups online and the thing I see people avoiding most when it comes to sewing skills is buttons and buttonholes. As for the latter, many sewists avoid them because they’re genuinely afraid of them, and while I have a longer post in the works about how to overcome your fears and start sewing buttonholes like a pro, that’s not what I’m going to talk about today. Today I’m going to spill a secret about sewing on the buttons themselves.

sewing tools, tips and tricks, tutorialNikki SchreinerApril 1, 2021 Comment

How to Make a Sock Bunny (and a cute fabric carrot!)

Are you an all-out Easter decor type of person?? I traditionally haven’t been, but I felt like livening up the house this season, so starting with my Easter tree, I made a few new decorations.

I recently updated my post on how to make a sock monkey and thought a sock bunny for Easter would be SO CUTE! I didn’t I’d find socks very easily, but lo and behold, I found a perfectly striped springy pair at Target on the first try.

easter, dolls and doll clothes, sewing for kids, tutorialNikki SchreinerMarch 25, 2021 Comment

Quick Tip for Pattern Hacking Pockets

I have a little tip to share today that I actually got from Emily Hallman Designs and it also turns out my mom’s been doing this for awhile now, so I’m behind the curve, but it’s worth sharing, even if I’m late to the game!

Read on for a quick tip for pattern hacking pockets!

fashion sewing, tips and tricksNikki SchreinerMarch 18, 2021 Comments

DIY Easter Tree and Ornaments

I am SO excited to share this project with you today! I’ve pretty giddy about it ever since I decided to do it and it’s one of those things that I already know is going to make my face smile and my heart sing every year when I pull it out in the Spring.

I made an Easter tree! I spent an afternoon making little DIY Easter ornaments and I’m going to show you how I made them, including a cute sewn bunny ornament that’s so easy and fun!

home decor, easterNikki SchreinerMarch 12, 2021 Comments