There is the only way I have ever known to make Sloppy Joes from Scratch. Can you imagine my shock and awe when I found out that you they tried to put this in a can? I love to be able to make from-scratch recipes when I can. I love combining our farm-raised ground beef, […]

How to Make Homemade Sloppy Joes | A From Scratch Beef Recipe

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easy sloppy joe recipe

Curtains are almost all straight sewing, making them an easy project for beginners. In this tutorial, you will find what you need in order to make basic curtains in no time. Fabric Choices Choosing your fabric is one of the first steps to sewing your own curtains. There are other things to look for aside […]

How to Make Basic Curtains to Elevate your Home | Learn to Sew #8

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handmade curtains

This tutorial for a zip pouch with a flat bottom is the seventh lesson in my ” Learn to Sew Series”. These projects are aimed at helping you learn how to sew or improve your sewing skills!  These zippered pouches are my “go-to” handmade gift, and were one of the very first bags I learned how […]

How to Sew a Flat-Bottomed Zipper Pouch | Learn to Sew Lesson #7

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zipper pouch

One of the most basic steps in learning how to sew is learning how to thread that darn machine! But I promise once you’ve mastered this, you’ll be ready to tackle just about anything! Drag your machine out onto a good sturdy surface and let’s have a look. Does your machine come with instructions?  It’s […]

Threading a Sewing Machine | How to Sew| Lesson #2

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How to thread a sewing machine

I‘m going to convert you! That’s right, we’re pulling that sewing machine out of your closet and putting it to work! With cooler weather on the horizon, I tend to hang up my garden tools and bring my sewing machine up to our kitchen table for an unknown amount of time. I can feel the […]

How to Sew | Simple Sewing Series | 10 Sewing Essentials | Lesson #1

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sewing items

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