Beginner Sewing Project: Simple Tote Bag from 2 Fat Quarters (Step-by-Step)

Looking for a beginner sewing project you can finish in an afternoon? This DIY tote bag tutorial shows you how to sew a simple tote bag using just two fat quarters. It’s budget-friendly, beginner-friendly, and makes a great reusable shopping bag or handmade gift. If you’ve got some pretty fat quarters in your stash, this … Continue reading Beginner Sewing Project: Simple Tote Bag from 2 Fat Quarters (Step-by-Step)

Sewing Beautiful and Functional Oven Gloves

There’s something really satisfying about sewing something both practical and beautiful. For my very first project here on Threads and Merlot, I wanted to create something that every home needs — oven gloves! But not just any oven gloves… these are double-sided and sewn with a fabric that has a subtle metallic gold shimmer that … Continue reading Sewing Beautiful and Functional Oven Gloves