Category Archives: Fun Stuff

Sewing Projects to Pamper Your Pet

A few of us here at Havel’s Sewing are devoted dog owners, spoiling our rescued pups with lots of rawhide and ham bones.  But, if you want to dress up your dogs for their daily walks, or just add a … Continue reading

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Create Cool Fabric Collages

At Havel’s Sewing, we’re always trying to think of cool projects we can make from our fabric stash. We’re also always thinking about great handmade gift ideas for our friends’ birthdays, anniversaries and housewarming parties. Well, how about making personalized … Continue reading

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Try a T-Shirt Quilt

Do you have a drawer full of t-shirts you no longer wear but can’t bring yourself to toss them out? Maybe you have a box full of concert t-shirts from college in your basement or a bag full of sport … Continue reading

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Print Your Own Fabric with Spoonflower

Ever leave the fabric store bewildered?  And all the online stores just don’t have what you want?  Well, now you have the option of printing your own design!  Spoonflower, a company in North Carolina, prints and ships your design for … Continue reading

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Repurposing Projects with Style

In honor of National Sewing Month’s Reuse, Remake, Restyle Contest, Havel’s Sewing would like to highlight a few resources for ideas and inspiration.  Each book offers an entire publication full of promising repurposing projects for various skill levels.  For even … Continue reading

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