Tag Archives: Sewing
House slippers for me and my sister
We enforce a no shoe policy in our house. We make just about everyone take their shoes off, very rarely allowing anyone to wear them in. If someone does get in the house with shoes, the kids are sure to … Continue reading
Weekend W.I.Ps
A couple of things that I am working on. A new summer bag (top pic) and a pillow. I bought the pre-cut diamond pieces at a yard sale and decided that I had just enough to piece together a bright … Continue reading
New skirt
Another stretchy knit skirt made from thrifted fabric. I made it six panels so that it would be kinda zig-zaggy. Figuring that out, the zig-zag thing, was kind of a pain- but it all magically worked out. Thank goodness I … Continue reading
Eye care about stuff
A little pun for you. Just feeling a little goofy, and tired this morning. Maybe I’m feeling an adrenaline high from all of the positive feedback about my show. The nervous queasiness is there making a slow and steadily increasing … Continue reading
a weird day
*Panic # 1~ My computer screen went black– nothing. My computer support services (my hubby) is out of town so had to stress until his work day was over and I could call him. *Panic #2 ~ Then I was … Continue reading
mixing it up
I fancied up this shirt today after seeing this one. I love the roses scattered nicely across, convienently covering up my messy stains. This prolonged the wear-ability of this shirt for the rest of the summer, which is good, because … Continue reading
summer clothes i wish i had
I just discovered Polyvore. A time sucker I tell ya!! Fun though. You can pick your wardrobe by thumbing through hundreds of teeny pictures of clothes, shoes, accessories, etc. This is what I created: I love everything, but I’m especially … Continue reading
Pillowcase Challenge
I finally got my hands on this book, Craft Challenge: Dozens of Ways to Repurpose a Pillowcase. After seeing Michelle post about it, I had to get a copy and share my excitement. Thank you Michelle for sharing:) I did … Continue reading
super easy, super fast, super hero capes
1 serger + 1 yard fabric = 2 super hero capes In case anyone with a serger wants to make super easy, super fast, super hero capes. It’s cheap too. 1 yard of symphony broadcloth on sale for $1.99, felt … Continue reading
Simple Stripey Skirt
I found this fabric at Hancock’s in the remnant section and knew I had to make a skirt from it. Unfortunately, it is a very thin, light weight cotton and there was only 1 1/3 yards of it. I figured … Continue reading