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This week's video is a quick tutorial on making drawstring gift bags! These bags are a great way to use up scraps or personalize a present. Get a jump on the holidays and make some this weekend.   

This superfast easy bolster ended giving me problems and I share my mistakes with you. Learn from my simple mistake that took this project from easy and ripping it out three times. 😢 Timestamps in the description if you click through to watch on Youtube Visit my TeeSpring Shop Visit my Youtube Channel

This week I take a pair of thrifted jeans and upcycle them by adding a stripe inset down the side.  Click through to watch on Youtube for time stamps. Supplies: Thrifted Jeans Denim fabric (1/4 yard) Heavy jean thread Sewing Machine: Bernina 770QEE Serger: Bernette 334D Make the t-shirt I am wearing in the video Pt 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxYUd... Pt 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6jSi... Visit my TeeSpring Shop https://teespring.com/stores/sewing-w... Music: Ben Sound Small Guitar

Sew with me a basic pair of underwear! This time we sew up Simplicity 8229. I will show you all the basics of construction and what I did and didn't like about the pattern and things I would change for the next sewing. * If you are sewing along with me, consider cutting the elastic shorter than the pattern recommends. See the end of the video for a full explanation. If you click through to YouTube The video description has clickable timestamps. Pattern changes (:15) Tracing off sizes (2:11) Cutting out(2:49) Finish edge of lining (3:07) Pinning lining for a hidden seam (3:37) Side seams (7:12) Undies before elastic (8:46) Measuring elastic (9:38) Pinning elastic and quartering (12:32) Serging elastic (16:21) Pinning elastic for topstitch (21:58) Testing topstitch settings (22:35) Finished garment and what I would change (24:17) Sewing Machine: Bernina 770QEE Serger: Bernette 334DS Pattern: Simplicity 8229 The fabric and pattern are from JoAnn Fabric...

Here is the final part of the baby clothes series. If you click through to watch the video on YouTube, you will find timestamps in the description. Detail about this project: Pattern: Simplicity 8706 Fabric from JoAnn Fabrics Buttons from Hobby Lobby Sewing Machine: Bernina 770 QEE  Serger: Bernette 334DS Seam allowance: 3/8 inch To see the previous projects: Ladybug Dress Ladybug Bloomers Knit top and leggings Check out my sewing playlist: Sewing and Such

The baby clothes collection continues this week with a set of knit leggings and t-shirts. Learn about the simple construction of the pants and tops plus deciphering the pattern instructions and sewing in snaps. I also do a quick tutorial on the set-in snaps using setting pliers. Project details:             Pattern Simplicity 8706             Fabric from JoAnn Fabrics             Notions from Hobby Lobby             Sewing machine: Bernina 770 QEE             Overlock machine: Bernina 334ds If you click through to watch the video on YouTube, you will find timestamps in the description to help you find the parts you need. The little shirts have snaps at the neckline to make it easier to d...

One of the best parts of sewing for yourself is being able to make your clothes fit just right! In this video, I show how to lengthen or shorten a princess cut bodice. It is a lot easier than you might think! To see my other sewing related videos click here!  Sewing and Such Playlist  on YouTube Interested in Young Living Videos? Check out my  Essentially Everything Playlist .

I made a fast liquid lame' shirt for my sis this week. The project took just less than 2 hours actual time to complete including pattern prep. A few details about this project: pattern: Vogue 9057 (Marcy Tilton R10066) fabric from JoAnn's Fabric: liquid lame' knit I did not hem the sleeve or bottom of the shirt because it made the hem bulky and it would not drape softly. This fabric is knit and does not fray. Sewing machine: Bernina 770QE Want to see more sewing videos? Check out my Youtube channel. Interested in learning more about essential oils? Click here.

This weeks video is all about bobbins and how to get thread on them.  See other sewing related videos here:  Sews2Reap YouTube Channel

Do you love a bath bomb but not the price, sketchy ingredients, and loads of dye that stains your tub? Me too! They are so easy to make and the ingredients are easy to come by.  You will notice I don't use any dyes in my products. That is my personal preference. I have a jetted tub and I do not like trying to get it clean after using brightly colored bath products. I also don't add lots of dried flowers or herbs for the same reason. Who needs to spend even more time cleaning? Watch the step by step video below or skip on down for the recipe and directions. When fully combined it will feel like wet sand and hold its shape when pressed in your hand. However you decide to mold them, they will need 24 hours to completely dry before they are stored.  In the video, I used lavender essential oil and organic vanilla extract for relaxing bath experience. Below is a list of oils and why you might want to use them. Eucalyptus - respiratory...

There are so many reports on the dangers of toxic cleaners. Have you read this one? IMPACT OF CLEANING PRODUCTS ON WOMEN'S LUNGS AS DAMAGING AS 20-A-DAY CIGARETTE HABIT: STUDY The point of cleaning is to make our environment healthy and safe. If it is making your environment toxic and hurting your health it is time to change.  Did you know that I save around $15 a month by using Thieves cleaner instead of the stuff I used to buy at the store? It has replaced my toilet cleaner, floor cleaner, and shower scrub. I can use it on my granite countertops, wood floors, baseboards, and dust my furniture with it. I have put it in my dishwasher with vinegar in place of the rinse aid.  Here is a recipe for making foaming cleaning bombs . They can be used in the toilet or the dishwasher! If you just keep the mix in a jar instead of pressing into molds it is a good scrub for tubs, grout etc. Cost breakdown: (on the Young Living products the price is wholesale ...

In my everyday life, I am a sewing teacher and homeschool mom. That is what I went to college for, and it really is my passion. I am doing a few videos with step by step instructions for my sewing students. This lets them continue to work on projects at home or remake them with confidence. But, anyone can sew along! Here is my  first   sewing tutorial video on pillowcases. It is the first project my students make and one that does not need a paper pattern. This is a long step by step tutorial with close up images and explanations on why I do what I am doing.  Scroll below for written step by step instructions. Comming soon - reversible tote bag with variations. Supplies: ¾ yard cotton woven fabric for the body of the pillowcase 1/3 yard cotton woven fabric for the band of the pillowcase Thread to match fabrics 1 ½ yard lace (optional) Thread to match lace Two pillowcases will be made during the video, scenes will go back and f...

If you are my friend and know anything about Young Living I have told you how great the Essential Rewards program is. It is the easiest, fastest way to build your oily stash.  This is part of my stash. I have the bathroom items in a linen closet, and diffusers, and boxed items in my office closet. Most of it was FREE with the monthly promotion. Essential Rewards is free to participate in once you are a member. It gives back points to spend on items. The one requirement is you order at least 50 PV a month. It isn't hard to do. Especially if you are actually using your oils.  I started replacing my old toxin-laden household items with safe ones from YL. Out with the old shampoo, soap, laundry detergent, cleaners, toothpaste, deodorant, supplements, skin care, and now MAKEUP! Woot! I didn't do it all in one month. I planned it out and replaced a few things each month. I had been making many of my own products trying to get away from toxins, and I still do. B...