Everything's Famtastic

May 19, 2022May 18, 2022

Love Sewing? 11 Reasons Why You Need A Sewing Machine

Did you know that sewing is one of the oldest types of textile arts? People started sewing thousands of years ago using animal sinew for thread and bones for needles to create their clothing and housing.

Humans are still sewing to this day, but thankfully we don’t have to go stripping animals to be able to do so! Modern sewing machines have made creating clothes and other fabric products a snap compared to way back when!

Sure, sewing by hand is still an option for some projects and a beautiful art form.

But I’ll be honest with you: I just don’t have the patience to hand sew anything! Which is why I own a sewing machine for my sewing projects.

If you want to get creative with fabrics and, like me, don’t have the patience to hand sew everything, here’s why you need a sewing machine too!

May 5, 2022April 28, 2024

Hilarious Mom Memes You NEED to Share with Your Friends!

Not every day feels like Mother’s Day.

Motherhood can be fun. And it can be tough. Motherhood can be filled with surprises. But it can also be overwhelming. Motherhood can be rewarding. Motherhood can be a million different things. All in one day sometimes!

But what we Mums all need and appreciate is LAUGHTER. And often. You know the saying, “if you don’t laugh you’ll cry”, don’t you?

There are days when being able to laugh out loud is the only thing that gets us through to bedtime, right?!?

Which is why I have put together a bunch of totally relatable, hilarious, laugh-out-loud memes for Mamas.

Read, smirk, laugh, nod knowingly, smile, share with your Mom friends, whatever!

I just want you to enjoy having your funny bone tickled 🤣.

Keep scrolling and enjoy giggling at the good, bad and ugly reality of being a Mom!

April 22, 2022April 16, 2024

Sewing for Mother’s Day: 7 Easy DIY Gifts She’ll Love!

For dozens and dozens of countries around the world, Mother’s Day will be celebrated in a couple of weeks. The big question is: Are your gifts ready yet?

As an adult, you don’t get to rely on the Mother’s Day stall at school like you did when you were a kid. You actually have to organise something all by yourself!

Even when it’s not from the school stall, handmade gifts are always a lovely, personal thing to receive.

How do I know? Because I am a mum too!

I’ve done some research and put together a round-up of 7 simple, yet beautiful, fabric gifts for you to sew this Mother’s Day. I’d be delighted if I received any of these gorgeous gifts!

Many of them are perfect for sewing beginners. Some are a great way to use up your leftover fabric stash. And there’s even a bonus no-sew fabric project in here too 😉.

Get your sewing machine ready to go!

April 7, 2022April 7, 2022

7 Cute DIY Easter Crafts You’ll Want to Sew Right Now!

With the Easter Bunny hopping towards us, many of us love making some cute Easter décor for home. With this in mind, I wanted to share this Easter sewing projects round-up to inspire you as you get ready for Easter too.

Sometimes we like it when the kids get in on the crafty action with us. Sometimes we busy mums prefer to grab hold of the reins and just sew the projects ourselves!

These Easter sewing patterns are cute, simple to make and a beautiful way to brighten up your home!

AND many of them are easy enough for the kids to help with or even make on their own!

Hint: If you are looking for a fun Easter craft project to make with your kids that doesn’t involve fabric or scissors, I’ve created a great tutorial on making your own salt dough Easter decorations that I know they’ll love!

Dive on in now and discover this fun batch of homemade Easter décor that you can easily sew. Psst! There’s a bonus no-sew fabric project at the end too. 😉

March 24, 2022April 30, 2024

How to Make a Useful Fabric Box in ANY Size You Need!

Spring is finally in the air! Thank goodness! There is something about a sunny day that makes my heart sing after a grey, damp and loooooong German winter. The sun and warmth sure do improve my mood and energy levels. BIG time! You too?

So, with that extra energy, you know what it is that we all tend to do each year? Spring cleaning! Get organised. Recycle what can be recycled. Throw away the accumulated crap. Tidy up.

What if you could do these things with one little sewing project?

One simple sewing project that can help you keep things organised, tidy (and cute!) is to create fabric baskets!

I published a sewing tutorial a while back, which walks you through how to make a square fabric basket step-by-step.

But what if that size fabric basket doesn’t suit you? What if you want to make a larger (or smaller) one?

I’ve seen other tutorials sharing how to make these fabric baskets in 2 different sizes. Or maybe even three.

What if I told you, that with the help of pen and paper (or maybe a calculator 😅) and this sewing tutorial here, I can show you exactly how you can make ANY size fabric storage cube you want! Then you will never be stuck for organising and tidying solutions to fit YOUR home.

Ready to get creative?

March 10, 2022April 23, 2024

Awesome Book Series for Girls aged 9 to 12: What to read now?

In honour of World Book Day, I thought it was about time to let my younger daughter publish another list of her must-read book series for girls. A couple of years back, she put together a list of recommended reads for girls aged 6 to 9 but now that she is almost 11, it’s time for my little bookworm to update her reading recommendations for older girls like herself.

I’ve talked about this before, but my 3 children are ADDICTED to reading.

Like, when we go to the library, they borrow so many books they each take a sports bag with them to lug the latest literature home with them. And then the bags are so heavy the kids actually can’t carry them by themselves anyway.

Or like when we are in a Doctor’s waiting room and there is nothing to do but pick up scrappy old comic magazines or books for toddlers, my kids will read those too.

My kids love reading so much that my eldest daughter a while back also wrote a list of her own recommended book series for tween girls and my 8-year-old son also put together a list of his top book series picks for boys aged 6 to 9 .

To discover what some must-read books for girls aged 9 to 12 are, you’ll need to READ on…

February 24, 2022April 8, 2022

Easy Sewing Tutorial: How to Make Your Own Reusable Produce Bags

With horror, I realised that it has been a couple of years since I promised to share the easy-peasy sewing pattern for making your own reusable produce bag.

I have shared plenty of other sewing projects since then though, right?!?

I mean, it’s not like environmental issues aren’t in the media every single day. And my own children regularly point out and pick apart our family’s purchasing and consuming habits. And I have written about simple ways to reduce plastic in your own household. And we do already own several of these net fruit and vegetable bags.

It’s just that I forgot to show you how YOU can make your own too! *hangs head in shame*

These lightweight, fabric bags are perfect for your next outing to the grocery store or farmers’ market to carry home all matter of vitamin-packed fruit and veggies.

They are a perfect sewing project for anyone- yes, even sewing newbies- and can be completed in such a short time. There are a few patterns out there in internet-land, but this one is seriously MEGA easy!

In this post I’ll not only walk you through how to sew these practical bags (in 2 variations and sizes, no less!) but also give you tips on which fabrics to use.

Let’s get started!

February 10, 2022February 8, 2022

Simple Valentine’s Day Sewing Projects Using Your Fabric Scraps Stash

A little reminder: Valentine’s Day is coming on February 14^th. This many send some of your scurrying to the store to buy some cute home decor and lovely gifts for that special someone.

But have you ever thought about making your own gifts or decorations for Valentine’s Day?

If you have a sewing machine and a pile of fabrics stashed away, there are SO many gorgeous (and easy!) craft ideas out there to do this February.

Giving a personalised, handmade gift is precious and really shows the LOVE and thought behind your Valentine’s present.

Because these crafts are made from fabric, it means they will get lots of use and not just end up on the rubbish pile anytime soon.

I have put together a list of 5 simple and cute Valentine’s Day fabric projects to sew right now.

And they’re perfect for sewing fans of all skill levels, from absolute beginners to those with years of experience and want to have some fun this Valentine’s.

Time to go dig through that fabric stash…

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022

How to Make a No-Sew Fabric Heart Pillow (Not Only For Valentine’s Day!)

If you think that you must own a sewing machine to get creative with fabrics, I’m here to tell you you’re wrong! Not all fabric projects require needles and thread.

This post will show you exactly how to make a gorgeous heart cushion without a sewing machine in sight!

It’s true, usually my DIY projects involve a sewing machine. But not this one!

This no-sew fabric craft project is so quick and easy, even the kids can join in. Or even make their own. My daughter finished this one in under 30 minutes!

If you’re feeling crafty but not able to sew, this project is perfect for you! And if you’re looking for a personalised DIY project this Valentine’s Day but short on time, you’re in the right place too! Or maybe you just want some cute new home décor this February (or any time!!).

Whatever your reason is, you’re going to love this no sew heart pillow.

Keep reading to discover how simple this heart pillow is to make, with plenty of photos to guide you each step of the way.

January 13, 2022January 20, 2022

Sewing Tutorial: How to Make a Fabulous Dragon Costume

Today I’m sharing with you some really cool ideas and hacks to sew a dragon costume for your kids!

If you have looked around my Everything’s Famtastic blog you have surely seen that I do love a good sewing project. Especially the type where I have sewn something really cool by modifying an existing pattern which didn’t fit exactly what I needed.

I tell you, THAT is the beauty of being able to sew! Have an idea of what you want to create and being able to find a way to make it happen!

What you might also have noticed around this site is the variety of kids’ costumes I have sewn over the years for my own 3. In Germany here we celebrate Karneval early in the year and then there’s Halloween in October. Add in any dress-up wishes and that all ends up being a lot of costumes that I’ve had to deliver! Hulk, animals, spooky, funny costumes … I’ve covered quite a range!

So, do you want to see that super dragon costume and take a peek at some other kids’ costume ideas too? Read on…