Sewing Projects 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

  • 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: Wash Cloth Pocket

    I have had the great good fortune of doing a LOT of travel in my time. (Long before I was married and had my little angel.) On a trip to France, one thing that I missed in my hotel was a wash cloth. C...
    Oct 10, 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

  • 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

  • Project: Apres Surf Poncho

    Surfing is a big sport in Northern California, but, unlike Southern California, it can be cold up here. Surfing is done in a wetsuit. Then, when you get back to your car, you need to get the wetsuit o...
    Aug 21, 2012 4 Comments

  • Project: Luggage Tags

    In honor of summer travel, in all of it’s glorious forms, I have made some whimsical luggage tags. These tags are made with naugahyde and vinyl which makes them strong. The bright glitter would ...
    Jul 25, 2012 No Comments

  • Bag of the Month – Knit Evening Bag

    I don’t know why, but I really had a desire to try making an evening bag using a purse frame. Maybe it’s because I’d never done it before, so it would be a new challenge to me. On to...
    Jul 24, 2012 9 Comments

  • Iron Craft Challenge #14 – Denim Armrest Project Bag

    This time around on Iron Craft, we asked everyone to make projects using denim. For me, it was a good excuse to go through all the old pairs of jeans crowding my drawers. Most will go to charity, but ...
    Jul 17, 2012 53 Comments

  • Advent Calendar Project – Week 3

    (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.) This week&...
    Jul 06, 2012 1 Comment