Author: Matt
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Sew a Simple Cotton Bowl Cover
Learn how to make it…. : Sew a Simple Cotton Bowl CoverUse it to cover a bowl. Cover a trash can, a bucket, the possibilities are endless. There’s this plastic lid we got for this glass bowl set from Costco a long time ago. It has been through so much over the years that the lid is starting to crack and peel. It’s seen better days.…
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An Introduction to Common Sewing Fabrics
Learn how to make it…. : An Introduction to Common Sewing FabricsWhat You Actually Need to Know When I first started sewing, walking into a fabric store felt like being dropped into a foreign country where everyone spoke a language I didn’t understand. Bolts of fabric stretched endlessly in every direction, labeled with mysterious terms like “voile” and “twill” and “interfacing.” I’d stand there wondering if…
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4 Ways to Introduce Friction Into Your Kids’ Daily Lives (And Why You Should)
Learn how to make it…. : 4 Ways to Introduce Friction Into Your Kids’ Daily Lives (And Why You Should)Teaching Our Kids That Convenience Isn’t Always a Good Thing As a Millennial dad of two daughters, I’ve noticed something that probably won’t surprise you: our kids are growing up in a world of instant gratification. Want to watch a movie? It’s on Netflix. Want to hear a song? Stream it. Want to play a…
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Sew an Elastic Fabric Pencil Pouch for Your Bookworm Wife
Learn how to make it…. : Sew an Elastic Fabric Pencil Pouch for Your Bookworm WifeThis bookmark pencil pouch is a great beginner sewing project to sew for a significant other who is into reading or journaling. My wife originally saw this elastic fabric pencil pouch via an influencer on Instagram. It was a neat design. It is basically a narrow pouch with a piece of elastic around it that…
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5 Expensive Baby Products that I Bought for my First Child and Did Not Use with My Second
Learn how to make it…. : 5 Expensive Baby Products that I Bought for my First Child and Did Not Use with My SecondAnd 5 Things on Heavy Repeat. As the father of two daughters, I know how wonderful welcoming a new baby into the world can feel. But I also know how expensive it can be. Just the sheer number of things that you consider you need, or might need. Or even the things where you think…
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Ghibli Inspired Soot Sprite Hide and Seek Dolls
Learn how to make it…. : Ghibli Inspired Soot Sprite Hide and Seek DollsThe perfect rainy day activity for kids that love My Neighbor Totoro or Spirited Away. The Backstory of the Soot Sprite Dolls I am a dad who tries to encourage a low screen time environment for my kids, I always try to come up with ways to find low screen time, offline games for them…
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Sew a $1 Bento Bag in 10 Minutes
Learn how to make it…. : Sew a $1 Bento Bag in 10 MinutesThis easy to sew bento bag makes a great housewarming or holiday gift for frugal sewers with limited time. With just $1, you can sew a bento bag that’s both stylish and budget-friendly. Why a Bento Bag? My wife and I are always on the lookout for ways to optimize storage and space. We also…
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Frugal Dad Sewing Project: Sew your own baby blanket for your baby or a friend
Learn how to make it…. : Frugal Dad Sewing Project: Sew your own baby blanket for your baby or a friendWhat better way to express your love for your child than by sewing them the quintessential baby blanket for you and them to cherish?
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Starter sewing project for dads: Simple Cotton Handkerchief
Learn how to make it…. : Starter sewing project for dads: Simple Cotton HandkerchiefGetting started sewing for your kids A good intro low tech dad project to get practice sewing is to make a handkerchief. A handkerchief is a good starter project with sewing, too since it’s a straight stitch with minimal steps. You can use any kind of cotton fabric, but I’ve found 100% cotton to have…
