Today's sewing for fall are some high-waisted polka-dotted pants. I really do love the look of skinnier pants on girls but when we went back-to-school shopping the "skinny pant" has become a bit too skinny for my taste level...and most of the time when the top of the pants fit, poor Hannie couldn't even get the ankles over her feet...they were wayyyy too tight. So, we decided on some patterns and made her some. First up are the polka-dots and then we did some jeggings in the same style. I ... View the Post
12 Easy Treats (to make) for Halloween Class Parties
Being an elementary teacher was fun. And class party days--well, I ate them up. They were just so fun for the kids that I really, really enjoyed them. And while now I am staying at home with my kiddos, I just counted up the other day and I have been a Room Mom for eight years plus all the years I taught before that! That's a lot of class parties. ... View the Post
The Art of Homemaking–Don’t Wish Away the Ordinary Days.
There was one day last week that was particularly tough. I had a to-do list a mile long, but I found myself cleaning out the kids closets because the weather had taken a turn and suddenly fall was upon us and no one had any appropriate clothing in sight. So there I was sitting there lamenting about how my three children are just about 2 steps way from being on their own episode of Hoarders with the state of their closets, I was severely complaining in my head. ... View the Post
Daily Sewing Deal for October
From the beginning of blogging time Elizabeth and I have been constantly on the look out for how to make sewing, crafting, and homemaking affordable. We are always searching for deals and trying to find ways to save money. And heaven knows we have done everything from frequenting thrift stores to upcycling, to boarding an airplane with over 100 pounds of inexpensive fabric! But then when it comes time to post about our money saving adventures we feel badly that we can't share the bargains with ... View the Post
A Denim Shirtdress.
It was all about denim this week at Project Run and Play and while I have LOVED the themes and wanted to sew along with all of them....time always goes by so fast. But, I really did want to get one look in--and denim was the answer! ... View the Post
Turning corners with your serger
Does anyone else have trouble turning corners with their serger? It's not often needed in woven fabrics because you would need to clip the corners anyway, but knits, yes we need a way to serge into a corner! A few months ago, I was at a class of an expert sergist (ha....I think that is a new word) and she taught us this little trick to keep serging around corners in one continuous line. I immediately went home and practiced and practiced, and although I am not an expert like she was---I have ... View the Post
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