Pin it These pot holders are the perfect size for the lid or handle of a hot pot. I like their size because you don’t have any extra material getting in the way, and it sits on your lid as you have it set aside (previously, I used a tea…
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Continue ReadingPin it This article shares instructions for sewing a bowl cozy. A bowl cozy allows you to heat a bowl of food in the microwave and remove it without burning your hands. And to hold the hot bowl in your hands while you eat (if you’re like me and eat…
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Continue ReadingPin it These reusable covers are ideal for using with measuring cups to make dressings and sauces, and then storing them in the refrigerator. I’m always using beeswax wraps to cover my measuring cups when storing homemade salad dressing in the fridge, but I find they don’t stick as well.…
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Continue ReadingPin it If you’ve made any of the following products from my tutorials, and you want to start selling them, the next step is to ensure you can be profitable. How To Sew a Square Coaster (Free Pattern & Beginner-Friendly) How to Sew Placemats to Sell (with Mitred Corners) How…
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Continue ReadingPin it This technique creates a finish that looks like you used bias tape, but is much easier to do. Hot pads are a commonly used item and many people like them to match their table decor, so they require more than one set; making them a good product to…
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Continue ReadingPin it When I first saw a casserole cozy, I wasn’t sure what the point of it was. But now that I’ve made myself one, it’s a commonly used item in my household. A casserole cozy is ideal because: You can take a casserole out of an oven and set…
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Continue ReadingPin it I love making my own bias tape because you have more creative freedom. Color options are limited when purchasing pre-made bias tape, and it’s very rare to find bias tape in patterned fabric. It can also be cheaper to make bias tape. You can get 4 – 5…
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Continue ReadingPin it Reusable casserole covers are a great item to sew and sell because they will save your customers money in the long run. No need for plastic wrap or tin foil when covering casseroles that are: prepped and being stored in the fridge before baking cooked and being taken…
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Continue ReadingPin it When developing a product line for your sewing business, it’s important to design with purpose. You shouldn’t randomly create a bunch of different products; each product should work together and have a purpose to maximize sales and better serve your target market. Each type of product in a…
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Continue ReadingPin it This free printable pattern comes in small, medium, and large sizes and uses bias tape to finish the edges and hide the elastic, which gives it a more polished look when sewing to sell. Bowl covers are often used for: keeping food fresh covering leftovers keeping bugs out…