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  • Making DIY Curtains

    Making DIY Curtains

    June 26, 2026

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    Sewing tutorials

    Usually my sewing projects consist of clothes for myself or the kids. Recently, I put my sewing skills to use making some diy curtains for our home. One space we love is the little under-the-stairs nook that our kids call the secret room. It’s a fitting name because you wouldn’t really notice it if you…

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  • What thread to Buy for sewing

    What thread to Buy for sewing

    January 14, 2026

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    Sewing For Beginners, Uncategorized

    Something you probably noticed when you went to buy thread for your sewing project is how many different colors and brands there are. You’ll especially notice this if you’re looking online for thread. With all the options out there how do you know which one you should buy? Can you save some money and get…

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  • How to Prep Your Fabric For Sewing

    How to Prep Your Fabric For Sewing

    January 7, 2026

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    Sewing For Beginners

    When you find that beautiful new fabric that would be perfect for that pattern you’ve been waiting to use, it can be so tempting to not prep your fabric for sewing and go straight to cutting into it. But this could potentially ruin your final piece and cause some frustration during the making process. There…

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I'm Rachael, homemaker and mom of three with a love for sewing. Finding time to do what you love as a parent has it's challenges, but that doesn't mean you have to give them up. The amount of time you can pour into it will change in each season of motherhood. But for me, even a few moments spent doing something I love is worth it. Let me show you how I do it.

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