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
A Fall Swing Coat
First up on the fall sewing list was to finish a fall swing coat that I actually started last year. I sewed up the jacket and the lining at the end of last summer, but then when I tried them on to fit the length realized that they were both WAYYYY too big and put them away to try again this year. The fit is still a little big for this year, but hopefully that means that she will get this year and next year Spring and Fall out of it, so that's good news. ... View the Post
The Art of Homemaking: The Twenty Minute Plan
Things around here have been busy lately...well...that may be a fantastic understatement...but for today I will leave it at busy. Very busy. And while I feel like I am in over my head and drowning I can guarantee I am not the only one struggling... I have been frustrated because in my dream world aside from being independently wealthy and stunningly beautiful I would also have a maid. Or at least have a schedule that would be conducive to a consistent weekly cleaning and errand running ... View the Post
Using Vintage Patterns for Tweens
I am excited to show you this week (and next) some great fall pieces for my tween.This post was originally part of Sew cool for the Tween Scene talking about some of sewist's favorite patterns for tweens. Here is what I said about sewing for older girls.... I know that the series is all about a favorite Tween Sewing Pattern---but I just can't pick one--so I am going to talk about how I approach sewing for my tween ;) One of the first things you need to know about me is my love for ... View the Post
Orange, flannel and polka dots….
Today we are taking part in Riley Blake Designs Flannel tour...and it is absolutely perfect timing. The youngest was in desperate need of some new lounge-wear because his old ones were half-way up the calves (more like capris!) and only 3/4 sleeves. But he would still insist on putting them on every night. I even tried to hide the last too-small pair at the top of his closet and he still found them. But how could I blame him.....I love soft flannel lounging wear too...especially because the ... View the Post
Halloween Costume-opalooza!
Every year liZ and I decide that we want to do some simple Halloween costumes for kids that anyone can do. But it seems every year that time gets away from us, so we set a goal to get started early and really get some costume ideas out there. Some we have just recently thought of...and others we have been mulling over for quite some time now. And we are excited to show you over the next couple of weeks exactly what we have been working on! The first one is a dress done four ways. The ... View the Post
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