It was so much fun to see what everybody was good at… some people had talents that I already knew about and some people totally surprised me. I wanted to participate, but I couldn’t think of any way to show off my one talent (sewing).
Sewing is not a talent that’s usually performed in public. But why not?
So I decided to show off how quickly I can sew a pair of pants!
Just a preface: before my friend started recording this, I asked for a volunteer from the audience. A cute 5 year old named Lamari raised his hand. I held up a few prepared pattern templates for pants to see what size he was and then I measured a piece of elastic around his waist. He picked out some fabric from a stack and then I quickly cut out the fabric around the pattern piece. How long do you think it took me to sew them up?
Watch the video above to see! I hope you laugh. I hope you think I’m silly, cause I know that I am.
If the video doesn’t play in the video above, you can find it on my YouTube channel here.
Do you want to make some simple pants too? Try my free PJ Bottoms & Shorts Pattern. It’s just like the one I was using in the video, except I hemmed the bottom instead of adding cuffs.
Sew an organizer covered with pockets that you can hang in your closet! This easy sewing project is great for organizing sewing and craft supplies, fashion accessories, bathroom necessities, gift wrappings, and more. There are pockets on both sides plus a big interior pocket so every bit of space is used. I’ll show you easy step by step instructions for sewing this organizer and putting it to use in your home. Get sew organized today.
Are you sewing a Closet Organizer with me? I hope so! This is Part 2 of our free sewing tutorial for an amazing organizer with a coat hanger inside so you can hang it anywhere.
If you are getting started, make sure you start at Part 1 of the free pattern.
Be a basketmaker! Sure, you can sew, but did you know that you can make amazing baskets too using your sewing machine, some fabric and the same materials that you use for your other projects?
Have you fallen in love with Quilt as You Go yet? It’s a fun technique for quilts, of course, but I’m having lots of fun using it for pouches and tote bags too.
I’m so excited to share with you the pattern for our first mini quilt of 2018… Flora! This beautiful little quilt was designed by the very talented Lauren of Molly & Mama…
At my daughter Chloe’s high school (can you believe my baby started high school???), the lunch lines are so long that she has been skipping lunch! She’s always starving by the time she gets home because she doesn’t want to carry a big lunch bag as well as her heavy backpack – poor girl!
Looking for free table runner patterns? I gathered up all my favorites in one place – here are free quilt patterns for table runners for fall, winter, spring and summer!
I am so in love with the beautiful look of simple patchwork quilts with lots of squares. This is the perfect way to use up fabric scraps like I did, or you can make a beautifully coordinated quilt with pre-cut 2 1/2’’ square fabric pieces that come in mini-charm packs.
I’m also in love with the process. If you feel like quilt making is your escape from the world and sitting down to sew for a few hours makes your troubles fade away… this is the quilt for you!
Sew an easy beautiful apron with this free sewing pattern that only uses one yard of fabric! Whether you are sewing for yourself or for a friend, an apron always comes in handy and makes a great gift. This blog post includes a link to a free template that I digitized for you.
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I also decided to use my serger machine for quilting and embellishing the sides of the pouch and for finishing the seams. A serger isn’t necessary for this project, but I had fun using it.
Today is Friday, yay! It’s time to spotlight a fabulous free tutorial to enjoy over the week-end! Check out this adorable quilted coasters tutorial – perfect for gifts or summer entertaining! This tutorial features Sedef’s beautiful new collection, Rhapsody from…
Welcome back to our Monthly Mini Quilt series! This month we get to sew an adorable mini quilt designed by Melissa Mortensen of Polkadot Chair. You’re going to love how easy it is – just stitch up 4 quarter triangle units using 4 fabric squares… add a border, and then the piecing is done!
If you are here in time for our monthly giveaway, make sure you scroll to the bottom to enter. A huge FQ bundle of Safari Party is up for grabs!
When I was asked to guest post I was super excited because I had recently shred with my blog followers that I wanted to make the Boxed Pouch Tutorial from Terabyte Farm that I found in here in the…
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That’s seriously cool! 3 minutes- surely a record?!!
Lol. I love the video u posted on speed sewing pj pants! Look at how proud the little one was to wear them! What a way to make his heart feel loved ! He will remember this forever! I believe that God gave us sewing as a talent so we can bless others. In the bible there is a seamstress named “Dorcas” that made her living sewing beautiful garments for others! God felt it was important enough to mention it in His word so I’m so glad u shared your talent with others
That was a bona fide way to do a waistband – that way the elastic can be shortened or added to because it isn’t stitched to the fabric. I’ve done it that way many times.
That’s seriously cool! 3 minutes- surely a record?!!
I love it! You look like you’re having a blast!
~Heather
That is awesome! The hemming would’ve slowed me down for sure.
You are a superwoman! What a fun talent to share 🙂
I love "driving" barefoot 😉 That was fun, and looked like you were having fun too !
Okay, that was downright amazing! And amusing!!! Way to go! 😀
Very very fun! And amazing! Well done! 🙂
That was awesome!
Thank you. 🙂
This is the cutest thing ever! You are a rock start!!! 😀
Lol. I love the video u posted on speed sewing pj pants! Look at how proud the little one was to wear them! What a way to make his heart feel loved ! He will remember this forever! I believe that God gave us sewing as a talent so we can bless others. In the bible there is a seamstress named “Dorcas” that made her living sewing beautiful garments for others! God felt it was important enough to mention it in His word so I’m so glad u shared your talent with others
That was a bona fide way to do a waistband – that way the elastic can be shortened or added to because it isn’t stitched to the fabric. I’ve done it that way many times.