I have been telling a certain 6 year old that I wanted to teach her to do some simple embroidery stitches (I only know simple) and yesterday she came to me with an embroidery hoop and a needle and said she wanted to learn. The problem was that I had about 15 minutes before starting dinner, was in the middle of folding laundry, and had an 18 month old running around unfolding laundry as fast as I could fold it....and it just wasn't a good time. But, I stopped. Took a breath. Looked at the ... View the Post
A White Robe….vintage style
I had this great vintage pattern for a little robe and nightgown set or "peignoir" as the 1950's pattern called it. So, I cut them out and began to sew. But, unlike most vintage patterns I find.....this pattern was totally off. When I went to sew the yokes on the sleeves/ bodices, it didn't fit. And not just by a little bit. By a huge gaping hole. At first I thought it was me, that I had cut something wrong, or gathered something wrong. So, I checked the pattern again and again. This ... View the Post
$5 Friday: Spring Bird Cuff
My six year old wanted to craft....and when we found these cute little birds at the dollar store, she knew that she had to use them (they come in a two pack). So, we both sat down one afternoon and made her a cute little Spring Bird wrist cuff for Easter. She helped with the sewing and it was a fun half-hour project.Here is what you will need if you want to make one:*One dollar store bird* Two rectangles 6 inches by 2.5 inches*Ribbons to tie cuff*Lace or other embellishmentsAnd here is how you ... View the Post
A Nautical Dress {made from the thrift store}
I literally squealed inside when I found this skirt below at the thrift store. It was love at first hanger-pull, because I have been on the lookout for a pleated 80's rayon goodness skirt for a while now.At first I wanted the skirt all.to.myself. (Ok. Being honest, I still do.) I envisioned cutting off the top....cinching it in a bit and making a knee-length nautical skirt for me. But when I brought her home and realized that the pleated part would be well above my knees (darn) I decided it ... View the Post
A Guest Post and An Important Requested Link
#1. A Guest Post: Today we are over at Kojo Designs participating in their Sewing for Me series. Believe it or not we do enjoy sewing for ourselves and not just our children. (Although you might not be able to tell it from our blog---several of you have noticed the lack of any photographic evidence that either of us actually exist---so until we get over our aversion to cameras you'll just have to trust that we do indeed exist and that we enjoy sewing for ourselves. Consider it an exercise ... View the Post
$5 Friday– Vintage Pillowcases Backpack Tutorial
When I am out at the thrift store, I can't resist a vintage pillowcase. And that's the problem.....I now have a lot of them. So, I decided it was time to do something about my vintage pillowcase pile. (And I still have a quite a few more if you have any good suggestions....)Today's project is a simple one to do if you happen to have a pile of vintage pillowcases too. Or you could even sneak some newer ones out of the linen closet ; )At first I was going to make some drawstring bags out of ... View the Post
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- …
- 39
- Next Page »