Always on the lookout for modest clothes, we started making our own because it was easier and provides more options, especially in skirts. This wrap skirt drapes nicely. You can adjust the length to your liking. And best of all it really is SO EASY to sew! Using this tutorial you can make skirts for […]
Ruffle Front Shirt
I basically used this tutorial from Ruffles and Stuff to make my green ruffle shirt but did make some changes that cut out some work. I’m all about making things simpler and faster. 😀 Supplies needed:A long sleeved knit t-shirtA variety of buttonsRegular sewing suppliesSewing machine Here’s what I did. I’m showing the photos below […]
Reverse Applique on a T-shirt
Reverse applique is a fun project to do on t-shirts. Knit fabric doesn’t fray so you don’t have to worry about finishing the edges. Supplies Needed:*old t-shirt*fabric scraps*freezer paper*sharp scissors*contrasting thread (optional) Step 1: Draw your pattern on a piece of freezer paper. I just drew my design free hand taking a cue from the […]
T-Shirt Re-fashioning
Spring is here! I’ve been trying to de-clutter our house slowly. I went through my clothes closet. {shudder} There were so many old clothes in there! Worn-out, out-dated, and eek! too small. After a thorough cleaning session I realized I needed some new spring shirts. Most of our days are spent at home so I […]
Quilts, quilts, quilts!
The quilts we were making for the girls the end of last year were finished just in time for Christmas. Many thanks to our good friend who quilted them for us AND did the binding on four of the quilts. They never would have been done in time otherwise. Bon Bon and Fudge share the […]
Keep your threads untangled
A couple of weeks ago I did some much needed deep cleaning and reorganizing of my sewing supply box. I got tired of all my pins being scattered helter skelter so I sewed some new pincushions. The buttons all got placed in their appropriate compartments, the sewing machine needles were sorted according to usage, and […]
Easy Reversible Poncho
I love this time of year when there’s a nippiness to the air. It also heralds the poncho sewing season at our house. We’ve been sewing these for years not only for my girls but also as gifts. They are easy to sew, taking only 1 hour for the inexperienced sewer. All sizes are girls’ […]
Things to Think About (and do)
* Mulling over this very insightful post about Technological Tools vs. Obsession by Meg at Once Upon a Time. LOVE Kathryn’s Finishing School for Ladies Posts. I am going to incorporate these into our schooling with my girls. So far Kathryn has posted about:Attitude of Femininity – CountenanceAttitude of Femininity – HealthAttitude of Femininity – […]
Cool Summer Days Calendar Tutorial
Last year I posted about the tradition we have in our family to do Cool Summer Days, a summer activity calendar. The response I received to that post was HUGE. There’s been several links to it again this year. Today I’m going to show you how to sew your own calendar for your family. You […]
Why, Oh, WHY
Do I do this to myself? 18 yards of fabric 3 different dress patterns 40 buttonholes 40 buttons 2 spools of thread 1 dull pair of scissors because I sent all our good ones up with my brother-in-law to BYU-Idaho to get them sharpened for a buck a piece and a WHOLE WEEK”S WORTH OF […]
Summer Fun Apron Swap
I’m participating in the Summer Fun Apron Swap hosted by A Feathered Nest. I decided this was the perfect excuse to make some more gathering aprons. These are perfect for the girls when they gather eggs from the chickens. No more stretched out shirt bottoms! The apron is also handy for gathering veggies from the […]
Crayon Roll Tutorial
I can hear my three oldest daughters laughing upstairs. Their laughter is heard above the humming of three sewing machines. They are gathered around our dining room table sewing crayon rolls to sell in my mother’s new children’s bookstore, The Purple Cow Bookstore, that will be opening in a couple of weeks in Tooele, UT. […]