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sewing· Thoughts

Sewing tools

(Please know, I am not getting paid to tell you about these.  I just really love them.)Ok, so you may or may not own these same tools, and you may or may not have the same feelings I have.  But. I. Love. Them.I use them almost every time I sew.  And they are not expensive.  (So, my style.)So, if you don't know about them....let me introduce you to my little friends...(isn't that from a movie?....sorry, it's late).The first is a.....Love this tool.  Especially, if you don't have a serger.  You. ... View the Post

01.16.12

$5 Friday· Miscellaneous· Projects· Tutorials

$5 Friday—Mod Podge Peg People

Today for $5 Friday I am going to share one of my favorite projects---Mod Podge Peg People! You can buy these little wooden peggies at most craft stores (like Michael's, JoAnn's, Hobby Lobby, etc).  Depending on their size (these are 2 inches tall) and where you buy them their price will vary.  But if you buy them in the pack of 3 they should always cost less than $5 for 3 of them. Alright let's get started.  Here's how to make them: #1.  Paint your dolls head the flesh color of your ... View the Post

01.13.12

Projects

New Year’s ReSEWolution–Me Sew Crazy

Hello. Today we are over at Me Sew Crazy sharing how we are going to accomplish one of our "New Years ReSEWlutions". Can you guess what it is? ... View the Post

01.12.12

Boys· Projects· sewing

Project Run and Play–Boy’s Week

We can't just NOT sew along for Project Run and Play!  So this week, of course, I had boys on the brain.  And this is a project  I have been wanting to do for awhile.  A little man romper for the cutest toddler in my life.I used what was the bodice pattern of a vintage pattern shirt (for a girl----shh!), took out the puffed sleeves, totally rebuilt the collar and worked with it until it came out like a little boy's 1950's shirt.  My one regret is that I didn't make it quite long enough (he was ... View the Post

01.11.12

Guest Post

Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy!

Stacey over at Boy, Oh, Boy, Oh Boy!  is having a series on Boy's Things....(something we love)!  You need to head over and see all the projects....a lot of which are sew-alongs for the book Sewing For Boys.Today we are sharing the boy's jammie top tutorial from Project Run and Play--Boy's Week. See you there! ... View the Post

01.11.12

Boys· Projects

A Felt Pirate Hat Pattern

Our family is planning a little Disney trip here soon and we are going to be going to a pirate party.  And since we are traveling I don't want to take costumes....so here is my easy solution.  A fold up pirate hat, that won't take up hardly any room in the suitcases.  Perfect. ... View the Post

01.10.12

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