A quilted book sleeve will protect your favorite books from getting damaged when they’re in a bigger bag with other items. If you like your books in pristine condition, no bent corners or torn pages, and you like to have a book in your bag at all times, this is…
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Continue ReadingThis pencil case is a quick and easy project that’s perfect for using up scraps of fabric and batting. It uses binding to finish the edges, which takes a bit of practice to get used to, but speeds things up since you sew the outer fabric and lining at once.…
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Continue ReadingA laptop sleeve is the perfect item to help protect your device when you have to take it to and from meetings, classes, work, etc. This one is quilted, using 2 layers of high-loft batting to give it extra plushness and padding. Its finished interior size is 16″ wide by…
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Continue ReadingThis golf shoe bag is perfect for the golfer who travels, but is also handy for simply taking shoes back and forth to the golf course. It will keep grass and dirt contained and your shoes together in the trunk of your car. You can customize this pattern by changing…
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Continue ReadingThis golf club head cover is a version of my simple golf club cover. The piping detail around the edges, and binding finished bottom, make this sewing project a little more advanced, but adds more style and gives a more polished look. I like the piping because it smooths out…
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Continue ReadingI’ll be honest. I’ve been intimidated by piping for several years and was hesitant to work with it. But it’s easier than I was imagining. And the piping adds such a nice detail to a sewing project. I initially used piping for my golf club head covers but it can…
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Continue ReadingThis gift set is perfect for someone who loves to golf. You can change up the fabric to alter the items for the recipient. For example, for a girly-girl golfer, you might choose pink fabric. For a golfer who lives in Florida, you might use palm-tree printed fabric. This set…
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Continue ReadingThis is my favorite way to join the ends of bias tape or binding, as you’re sewing it onto your project. It does take a bit of practice, and the bulkier the item, the more difficult it is. For example, using the method when applying binding to a bowl cover…
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Continue ReadingBinding is different than bias tape in that it doesn’t have stretch. So it’s meant to finish straight edges. Whereas bias tape is designed to finish curved edges. You can follow these instructions to make your own bias tape or binding (which allows you to work with different fabrics, colors, and…
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Continue ReadingGolf towels are a handy item, since they get dirty and worn each year and periodically need to be replaced. They’re practical to make for yourself (if you’re a golfer), if you sell your sewing and target golfers, or if you’re making a gift for a golfer. This is a…
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Continue ReadingA golf ball holder is the perfect gift to sew for a golfer. It can be hung off a golf bag for quick access to favorite golf balls (or golf balls for water holes) during a round. These pouches are especially handy for golfers who walk the course and use…
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Continue ReadingThis is a simple golf head cover that is quick and easy to make. It’s a good sewing project for a beginner. Golf head covers make a great gift for any golfer and are a fun gift for dad on Father’s Day, Christmas, or a birthday. You can customize these…
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Continue ReadingThis gift set is perfect for someone who loves to BBQ, but can obviously work for anyone who cooks or bakes. Change up the fabric to make it more appropriate for BBQ-ing, smoking, cooking, baking, etc., and/or the recipient. I think this set of products makes a great Father’s Day…
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Continue ReadingThis is my favorite dish towel to make. It feels thick, it looks elevated, and it’s highly absorbent because of the two layers. The mitered corners give it a polished look, which makes it perfect for gift-giving. My finished dish towel is 18″ x 28″, but you could go bigger…
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Continue ReadingA square potholder is quick and easy to make. It’s a practical item to sew for your kitchen, to give as a gift, or to sell at craft shows (along with other kitchen items…ideas listed below). My finished potholder is 8″ x 8″, but you can create any size you…