While scouring the internet looking for inspiration for a 1920s era apron I found this image from an old pattern. {via Apron History} I loved that it required only two pieces and all the instructions and supplies were listed. The only thing I had to figure out was the actual pattern for the apron. After […]
How I Make My Photos Interactive {a tutorial}
Really, making my images interactive is so easy I shouldn’t label it a tutorial, but many of you have asked how I do it. Thinglink.com I’m stating right up front, that I am not being paid or compensated for saying any of this. I’ve just used Thinglink and enjoyed having it as part of my […]
Gardening/Cleaning Apron Tutorial
Sometimes we just need an apron that has pockets. This apron has three large pockets perfect for holding cleaning or gardening supplies. It is made with sturdy material like denim, canvas, or home decor weight fabric.Pin It Supplies needed:1/2 yd 54/55″ wide fabric OR 3/4 yd 44/45″ wide fabric1/2 yd coordinating fabric (either width)2 packages […]
Reversible Ruffle Half Apron
{Sorry this is up so late today! It takes longer to edit and upload pictures for the tutorial than it does to sew two of these aprons!} I love reversible aprons! Half aprons are definitely easier to make as reversible aprons. This one has a ruffle detail on the bottom to add a feminine touch.Pin […]
Simple Reversible Half Apron Tutorial
Pin ItThe first apron in our apron tutorial series is a basic half-apron. It is simple to sew even for beginning sewers. It is also reversible but without a waistband. Make sure to read the variation that can also be done with this apron after the basic tutorial.Supplies: {this will actually make two half aprons}3/4 […]
Young Women Personal Progress Book Holders
My cute little niece has been making these as gifts for all the girl cousins who are in the Young Women organization at church. They hold a Personal Progress booklet and journal, a pen or pencil, and a For the Strength of Youth pamphlet. I haven’t seen them before and thought they were a novel […]
Sewing Basics: Nine Patch Quilt Sudoku Style Part II
Read the first part of the tutorial here. The next step in making your quilt is to start sewing! Follow your Sudoku puzzle, grid by grid, to sew each nine patch block together. Always refer to your fabric assignment paper to know which “numbers” or fabric you are to sew together (both are pictured above). […]
Sewing Basics: Nine Patch Quilt – Sudoku Style part I
Once we have gone over the very basics of sewing with a sewing machine my daughters start asking (incessantly) when they can start sewing their own lap quilt. Nine patch quilts are timeless. The patterns can vary greatly with no rhyme or reason for some or definite patterns for others. The pattern I like to […]
Etching Glass Mugs {Tutorial}
I don’t know why it’s taken me eight children to finally think of permanently etching their names on individual cups. We’ve tried everything from assigning colors of plastic cups to names on pieces of masking tape. Now the proof cannot be washed away and has to be carefully used. Here’s the process we used to […]
Half Circle Wrap Around Skirt Tutorial
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 […]
Making photos BIG in blogger posts
Though I think I’ve already asked this question about a million times, I’m still dying to know whether and if yes, then how you make the pictures on your blog so big. It would be wonderful to figure that out- because that’s been the quest on my blog for quite a while. Thanks!Yohan I thought […]
Creating Corner Bookmarks
Lookie what we made this afternoon! After a little thinking, I figured out how to make these corner bookmarks. They are easy but oh, so cute and useful. Cut a piece of scrapbook paper or cardstock 6×4 inches. You can make 6 corner bookmarks from one 12×12 inch sheet of paper or cardstock. On the […]
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’ […]