It’s sweater weather! I bet that many of you have been doing the same thing we’ve been doing: pulling out the boxes of cold season clothing, and figuring out what can be worn for another year, passed on to someone else in the family, or tossed into the giveaway pile. You might want to wait a second before you give them the old heave-ho, and check out the tutorials I’ve found for upcycling everything from cable knit to cashmere.
Spring weather is here, and that means it’s time to switch the winter wardrobe with the spring wardrobe. I had so much fun creating these cute Valentine pillowcase skirts for my little girl earlier this year, I just can’t wait to make some more for spring. Dresses and skirts are such a fun alternative to {…Read More…}
My mom had an old, ripped clothespin bag from Wal-mart that didn’t last very long. She asked if I could revamp it for her. So I used the old bag as a template and created a tongue-in-cheek “pin up girl” bag to house her clothespins. Supplies: Dropcloth fabric red and white gingham fabric sewing {…Read More…}
Last Friday I showed you a bunch of ribbon I received from Mindy Mae’s Market. I wanted to give you the tutorial for how I made the ruffled ribbon flowers. They are incredibly simple to make especially with a ruffle foot. Supplies: Sewing machine with Ruffle foot coordinating thread hot glue felt lighter {…Read More…}
If you have a long list of people to shop for this holiday season, your pockets may be pretty empty by the time you get around to stocking stuffers. Instead of settling for less at the discount store, why not try your hand at making something? Take a look at the craft and sewing supplies {…Read More…}
I have a thing for counting down to any event. We already own a Dollar Tree Bucket Advent Calendar, the Silhouette calendar, and a billion Hershey Kiss Boards and now I am making a knock off version of the Ballard Designs Advent Calendar Pillow? I know…I know… I have a countdown sickness. There is just {…Read More…}
The crisp, cool days of Autumn are just around the corner, which means it’s almost sweater weather! Fall fashions are some of my favorites. I can enjoy the coziness of soft corduroys, pretty scarves, and chunky sweaters without having to cover them up with a heavy coat. If your own wardrobe needs some updates for {…Read More…}
