How to Sew a Composition Notebook Cover

Learn how easy it is to shorten a zipper in this beginner friendly sewing tutorial from Hooked on Sewing! Have you ever found yourself sewing a project or following a pattern that requires a zipper, only to find your zipper is too long? Well, if you haven’t experienced that yet, trust me, there will come …

Download this set of free printable Care and Use Tags for Casserole Dish Cozy and include with your gifted cozy! Casserole Dish Cozy Pattern Did you download the Casserole Dish Cozy Pattern? You can learn more about it here. The Casserole Dish Cozy Pattern is a pattern created specifically for the Anchor Hocking 9″x13″ Casserole …

This single crochet thermal stitch potholder uses the single crochet thermal stitch. This stitch is the perfect stitch for crocheted potholders! This tutorial originally appeared on March in 6, 2020. The instructions and photos have been updated. Last week I shared with you how to crochet the single crochet thermal stitch. This week, I’m sharing …

Download this three page Printable Christmas Gift List with Project and Quilt Planner. Get a head start on your handmade Christmas gifts with this printable set. July (although I realize it’s almost over) is the perfect time to start thinking about and planning your handmade Christmas gifts. Which is why I created this three page …

Wondering how to download patterns and printables here on The Birch Cottage blog? You can easily have printable patterns and documents delivered straight to your email inbox. Here’s how! It seems like every website I visit that they have a different way of accessing or downloading freebies. So, I’ve decided to take the guess work …

Learn how to machine embroider on clear vinyl. With water soluble stabilizer and a few tips, you too can learn how to machine embroider on clear vinyl! My husband and I took a trip to Texas about a month ago now. In preparation, I sewed some clear vinyl zipper pouches. I was also working on …

This Sourdough Sandwich Bread is an easy and super soft sourdough bread that’s just perfect for sandwiches. In fact, it’s my favorite bread for toast! I used to make Sourdough Sandwich Bread all the time. Then our lives got busy and there just wasn’t time for making bread – unless I could throw it in …

Learn how to properly weatherproof decoupage craft projects for outdoor use. Decorate terra cotta pots, rocks, signs and more with these tips! Ever since I shared How to Paint Terra Cotta Pots and this collection of Terra Cotta Pot Ideas, I get asked a lot of questions. So, I thought I’d share with you just …

Once you learn How to Sew a Reading Pillow, you’ll be wanting to make a reading pillow for every child you know! Hooked on Sewing First, let me tell you that you’ll find the full tutorial on HOOKED ON SEWING. Why is the tutorial on Hooked on Sewing? Because Hooked on Sewing is the sister …

Learn how to sew a Small Lined Zipper Pouch! The perfect way to master sewing a zipper and the perfect beginner friendly sewing project. In case you don’t know, I actually created a second website called Hooked on Sewing that is 100% focused on sewing tutorials, tips, and patterns designed with the beginner sewist in …

Learn how to crochet the Lakeside Baby Blanket using the HHDC stitch with this fun to crochet pattern from The Birch Cottage. I was walking through my “local to me” (it’s 65 miles away) JO-ANN Store and browsing through the yarn aisles when I came across the Big Twist Shine yarns. The shade Denim Blue …

Learn how to make Embroidered Rope Coasters. Embroidered Rope Coasters also make great gifts for family and friends! I previously shared with you how to sew clothesline rope coasters. Today, I thought we would build on that skill by sharing with you how to embroider on clothesline rope coasters. With embroidery you can create beautiful, …