Learn how to sew a coffee cup sleeve. A coffee cup sleeve is a custom cup cozy without snaps, velcro or buttons. So, I shared with you how to make your very own custom coffee cup sleeve pattern and now I want to share with you how to sew the coffee cup sleeve. It really …
Learn how to make a coffee cup sleeve pattern so you can make a custom coffee cup sleeve for any size coffee cup. Last year for Christmas I bought several of the reusable Starbucks cold cups and hot cups. I then made sleeves in varying sizes to fit each of the cups. I then filled …
Download this set of printable microwave safe tortilla warmer use and care tags and include with your handmade tortilla warmer. I am busy making handmade gifts for our seven children and their families. One of the handmade items I’ll be gifting this year are these microwave tortilla warmer bags. They are the perfect way to …
A collection of 15 quick, easy and fun summer sewing projects that you can complete in a couple hours or less! Summer is not the time (for me anyway) to be tied down to my sewing machine. I like being outdoors, spending time with my family, sitting by the lake, barbecuing and watching our dog …
Sew a pincushion with this collection of over 40 free pincushion patterns and tutorials. Pincushions are easy to sew and perfect to gift! Are you just learning to sew? Or maybe you’re looking for some fun sewing projects to use up those fabric scraps? Or maybe just looking for some fun ways to organize your …
Learn to quilt by joining one of these six Quilt Block of the Month programs that you can participate in during 2021! Quilt of the Month Challenges for 2021! Did you know that March 20, 2021 is National Quilting Day? It’s a day sponsored by the Quilt Alliance and the National Quilt Museum. 2021 marks …
My top 6 best fabric face masks to make for your family and friends. Each fabric face mask has a slightly different fit. With “sew” many options to choose from, how do you know which fabric face mask you should make for yourself, your kids, your family and your friends? Well, I’m glad you asked! …
In the essential sewing supplies list we will cover all the basic sewing supplies needed to get you off to a good start as you learn to sew. Are you thinking about learning to sew? Or maybe a little overwhelmed with where to even begin? Then this sewing basics series is just for you, my …
With these 25 DIY Heart Sachets to make for Valentine’s Day ideas, you’re sure to find a heart sachet to sew, crochet, knit or no-sew to make for your Valentine! No Valentine’s Day would be complete without hearts. Heart cupcakes, heart Valentines, heart printables, heart-shaped boxes of chocolate or this collection of 25 DIY heart …
These top 20 sewing tips will give beginner, intermediate and even advanced sewists the best results and take some of the frustration out of sewing! No matter if you are a beginner or have been sewing for a couple of years or more you’re bound to find something useful in my top 20 sewing tips. …
Learn how to make this easy to sew tissue holder using fabric scraps. Tissue Holders make for thoughtful gifts and stocking stuffers! Every year for Christmas I try to think of thoughtful, meaningful and useful gifts to make our adult children and grandchildren for Christmas. This year, they’ll be receiving these easy to sew Tissue …
Explore the top 10 most popular sewing, crochet, printables and recipe ideas for a handmade home from The Birch Cottage in 2020. As we usher in another New Year, I always enjoy taking a look back at the past year on The Birch Cottage blog. So, grab yourself a cup of coffee, settle in to …