Sewing category

  • Easy Halloween Costumes

    It’s coming down to the wire to get those costumes made for Halloween. Here’s a couple Susi did over the last couple of years. This easy bacon and eggs costume requires no sewing, cost le...
    Oct 18, 2012 No Comments

  • Mid Century Pillow

    I saw this fabric on a recent trip to Britex Fabrics and I knew it had to go home with me. It is a present for my “Mid Century Modern” Husband. The key was really the view master reels. ...
    Oct 17, 2012 2 Comments

  • Bag of the Month: Reversible Trick or Treat Bag

    This month’s bag is a quick, little tote bag perfect for trick or treating. It’s reversible so your little ghost or goblin can have their pick of which fabric shows. We kept the straps sho...
    Oct 17, 2012 13 Comments

  • Project project Runway Challenge 11: House of Cornish

    Our challenge (2 weeks ago) was to design kids clothes for Heidi’s line. When I was watching the commercials during the show, I saw that her line went all the way up through toddlers, and even l...
    Oct 11, 2012 3 Comments

  • DIY Inspiration – Critter Bedding

    Check out this fun kids bedding from H&M Sweden. I just love the idea of it. I can totally see taking this idea and making a child’s sleeping bag with an attached pillow. You could do all s...
    Oct 03, 2012 No Comments

  • DIY Inspiration – Peter Pan Collared Tee

    I was at the Mall of America last week and really fell in love with all the different shirts with contrasting peter pan collars. My favorite was this one at H&M. The one in store was slightly dif...
    Sep 17, 2012 No Comments

  • Iron Craft Challenge #18 – Appliquéed Cardigan

    This week for Iron Craft we are being a little selfish and making things for ourselves. I’ve been wanting to do an embellished cardigan for myself for awhile, so this was the perfect opportunity...
    Sep 11, 2012 6 Comments

  • Fabric Shopping with My “Helper”

    I am lucky. There is no doubt about it. And with that said, let’s talk about shopping with a helper. We all know that as fun as it sounds to spend time with this enchanting blonde, it does lead ...
    Sep 10, 2012 2 Comments

  • Advent Calendar Project – Week 11

    (Every week until December 1st we will be making a small Christmas ornament that can be used in our Pocket Advent Calendar. Join us in making all 24 or just pick and choose your favorites.) For this w...
    Aug 31, 2012 2 Comments

  • Bag of the Month: Felt Laptop Sleeve

    I was lucky enough to get a new computer for my birthday. What a difference. (My old computer was invented when Lincoln was President) My computer is a new-to-me 17″ mac book pro. Sweet stuff. I...
    Aug 27, 2012 10 Comments