So many fun projects and crafts include using a sewing machine. This is something that many people are scared of, but you don’t need to be. It is easy and actually really fun. I know kids by age 8 are making skirts, aprons, pillowcases, pajama pants and even shoulder bags.
Make a PVC Summer Cabana!
Hello Tatertots and Jello Readers! We are Elizabeth and liZ from over at Simple Simon and Company. We are two girls who married brothers and ended up with the exact same names! We also are both former school teachers, have the same number of children, drive the same kind of mini
Summertime Pocket Placemats
Hi there Tatertots and Jello readers! It’s me, Melissa of the Polka Dot Chair Blog back again to share another fun sewing project with you! Summertime is in full swing here in Kentucky, man it was HOT this week! During the summer we love eating outside more than anything. Fire
How to Sew a Kimono Top
Hey there Tatertots and Jello readers! It’s me, Melissa of the Polka Dot Chair blog. I’m here to share with you a simple sewing project perfect for summer! I was trying to decide what I wanted to make for my latest submission for Jen and was feeling a bit stumped,
Lilly Pulitzer Inspired Pom Pom Clutch
Hi All! It’s me, Melissa of the Polka Dot Chair back with you again to share a simple but fun sewing tutorial. A few weeks ago there occurred an event that I call “Lilly-Gate”… people were lined up to buy fun summer designer items and the company that carried them
DIY Infinity Travel Scarf
Hello Tatertots and Jello readers! It’s me, Melissa from the Polka Dot Chair. Today I’m going to share with you a tutorial on how to make one of my “go-to” travel items, a snap-up infinity scarf. I purchased a similar scarf at a very popular athletics store a few years
Trick Or Treat Tote Bag
Hello!! It’s me Melissa Mortenson of the Polka Dot Chair back again with another simple sewing project for you! I always LOVE all of the Halloween fabrics that you see in stores every year and I tend to buy more than my fair share. I’ve got quite a collection of
DIY Summer Pillow Sleeve
Hello there Tatertots & Jello readers! My name is Melissa and I’m the girl behind the Polka Dot Chair Blog. I’m very excited to be back here with you again sharing a simple sewing project perfect for summer. I love simple sewing projects that have a big impact. Even though
Seersucker & Leather Fold Over Clutch
Hello Tatertots & Jello readers! My name is Melissa Mortenson and I blog at the Polka Dot Chair! I love to sew and I especially love dreaming up new projects! I live in Louisville, Kentucky where we’ve had a particularly hard winter (like most of the country I think!). The
Happy Holidays: Unto Us A Child Is Born Stitchable
I’m so happy to be over here at Jen’s today! She’s one of my favorite people on this planet and I’m excited to share my new obsession with all of you. It’s stitching. I can’t stop designing patterns and stitching them. Over at U Create I love to share what we