Kids' clothing gets worn out or grown out of very quickly, and so I always try to avoid spending loads of time on it. I love the way my boy looks in a button down shirt, but the cuff and placket for the sleeve can get a little tedious. So, I've come up with a new method I've been using that allows me...
Last week I posted some reusable shopping bags I made, and we've had a few requests for a tutorial, so, here it is! 1. Cut out the pieces. Main body: 33" x 15" Bottom: 7" x 11" Handles: 3" x 17" (cut 2) 2. Stitch and serge the side seam of the main body piece. (1/2" seam allowance). 3. Prepare the handles. Press...
My best friend's mom is incredible at knitting. She made these amazing sweaters for my Striker boy and I love them so much. To show my appreciation, I made these two little outfits for her new grandson. And best of all, Striker loves his knitted sweaters. var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-36674691-1']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type =...
I like to make my own piping because I can get the exact color I want. I also like to use handmade piping for cushions or upholstery because you can choose any size of cording you want. It's a pretty simple procedure that allows you limitless options. 1. Prepare the fabric to be cut on the bias. If you have a quilting ruler,...
I've been meaning to make nice shopping bags for about two years, and I finally sat down yesterday afternoon and did it. I wanted something beautiful to carry all the groceries and these are way better than the crumpled paper sacks I've been using. I made each bag with less than 1/3 of a yard of fabric. I used some upholstery scraps that...
I have been thinking and working and dreaming about my garden for months! I started my seeds back in February, and by the first of March I had seven of my fourteen garden boxes built. On Saint Patrick's Day I planted peas, carrots, onions, beets, potatoes, spinach, lettuce, fennel, and (my favorite) tomatoes. Since then, the weather has been drastic, so the sprouts...
