A common problem that both backpackers and day hikers face is where to put their ID, health cards, debit/credit cards, emergency cash, and car key when they are on the trail. You may be tempted to throw your regular, bulky wallet and heavy keyring into your backpack as is. If they are not secure, they …
Crew Neck To V Neck Tutorial
Crew necks are a popular style of neckline for knitted tops. Unfortunately, crew necks don’t suit every body type. If you bought a crew neck and didn’t discover that it was uncomfortable or unflattering until you wore it, you may be wondering what to do. One option is to alter your crew neck into a …
T-shirt Quilt Tutorial
Do you have a lot of old t-shirts that you no longer wear? Not sure what to do with your family’s old t-shirts? One option is turning them into t-shirt quilts. This is a t-shirt quilt tutorial. This Sewn By Tanya project is for personal use only. Introduction Quilts come in a variety of sizes …
Two Years Later
On March 11, 2020 the World Health Organization declared covid-19 a pandemic. The world has certainly changed a lot since then. As of March 10, 2022, there have been 3,340,328 cases and 37,069 deaths in Canada. That’s roughly equivalent to 1.2 times the population of Toronto, Ontario, falling ill and nearly the entire population of …
How To Sew A Wristlet Key Fob
This is a wristlet key fob tutorial. A common key fob design is black plastic with small buttons to activate various features of your vehicle. For example, locking and/or unlocking the doors, opening and/or closing the trunk and remote engine start and/or stop. If you and your significant other have the same boring key fob, …
How To Sew A Flat Felled Seam
There are many different types of seams that can be used to sew fabrics together. A flat felled seam is one of them and this post discusses how to sew this seam, it’s pros and cons, and some of it’s applications. What Is A Flat Felled Seam A flat felled seam is an overlapping seam …
Is Saving Fabric Scraps Worth It
After every sewing project you will be left with fabric scraps and/or off cuts. What do you do with them? You could toss them in the garbage or save them for future projects. If you are a novice sewer you may be wondering “is saving fabric scraps worth it”? Material If you sew with cotton, …
How Many Bobbins
I’ve been thinking about sewing machine bobbins. You may have the same questions that I do. How many do I have? Do I need more? Is there an ideal number to have? Will those cheaper generic bobbins work in my sewing machine? Can I use a metal (or plastic) bobbin if my machine came with …
Boxing Day Sale 2021
Depending on how long you’ve been a subscriber to the Sewn By Tanya blog, you may not know that I also have a small Etsy shop. Many of the sewing projects featured in my blog are listed there. Sewn By Tanya is having a Boxing Day Sale on Dec 26 & 27, 2021! Save up …
2021 Year End Review
2021 has been an eventful year. The covid-19 pandemic continues. Virgin Galactic, Blue Origin, and Space-X each launched their first civilian missions. Environmental catastrophes have been widespread. This is my 2021 year end review. I’ll review the most important things I learned small business-wise, my best/most useful sewing tips/skills and my favorite projects of 2021. …