I finally got in some sewing time yesterday. Boy, it has been a long time in coming! I sewed two of the tank tops I cut out a few weeks ago and I pre-washed (about time) the bamboo jersey I bought for more of those. Then I…
Spring and Summer Sewing Goals
May 2, 2009 By 10 Comments
As I write this, I am walking on the treadmill! On to the topic of this post. It was fun to sew with my friend yesterday and I decided that it is time for me to devote sewing time to adding to my spring and summer wardrobe.
Tank Top Makeover: Nightgown
May 2, 2009 By 5 Comments
Turn a tank top into a nightgown by adding a skirt. A super easy conversion whose inspiration came from my friend Regina. These are two nightgowns we made in about an hour, for her daughter. I made some mistakes ~ the following instructions account for all the things I did wrong the first time. The Lord is really teaching me about humility ~ not to overestimate how easy something will be or how well I can do it!
Naomi’s Pants
April 21, 2009 By 9 Comments
Naomi finished a second pair of pants after starting out the other day. The pants she is wearing in this picture are from rip-stop cotton blend that I got for pennies at the thrift store. I have enough to make everyone at least one pair of outside sturdy pants. I am chagrined to read what I wrote the other day about how easily Naomi could make the brown linen pants that were the beginning of this escapade.
Naomi Is Sewing Pants
April 16, 2009 By 3 Comments
Very sweet. Naomi wants pants like mine. I happen to have much linen (purchased when on sale). I have not had much time for sewing lately, at least, not as much as I would like. So I told Naomi yesterday that she could make her own today. She got school done right quick this morning.
Soap for Country Store
February 19, 2009 By 2 Comments
A local organization took ownership of a country store in the area. They are in the process of renovating it and adding fresh produce, a vegetarian restaurant, bulk foods, and gift shop. They asked me to contribute some of my craft items in the gift area. Of course I said yes. I am mostly participating [...]
Paper Doll Books
February 10, 2009 By 3 Comments
The girls have spent hours for many months coloring and cutting out paper dolls. They were keeping the dolls and clothing in shoe boxes, but have now moved the dolls into binders and the clothing into envelopes. They mount the paper dolls on cardstock which is three-hole punched and then inserted into a spare binder, [...]
Miss Lydia “Tulip”
January 24, 2009 By 7 Comments
Miss Lydia (Sylvia‘s daughter) admired our crocheted earflap-neckflap hats. I’m a pushover for admiration, so I offered to make her one. She chose the color “Tulip” from KnitPicks.com Wool of the Andes. Lydia sent me this picture of herself today. I think she looks so adorable — see how the pink in her coat collar [...]
Easy Cutting with Cardboard Patterns
January 20, 2009 By 1 Comment
Do you have patterns that see frequent use — or do you have to cut many of them out at one sitting? Converting those paper patterns to cardboard will be a great help. This is what I have done with my merino wool headbands/ear warmers pattern. This will save time. No aching hands using this [...]
Wardeh’s Crochet Earflap Neckflap Hat Pattern
January 16, 2009 By 6 Comments
I made changes to the sizing and pattern of the hat that got me started (from lionbrand.com). I would like to share my pattern here with anyone who would like it. I’m selfish, too. If I ever get tired of making these, I may not remember what I’ve done five years from now. I’m currently [...]
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