Wetbag = a somewhat waterproof bag for carrying used cloth diapers, mama cloths, wet swimsuits and more. The best part about a wetbag is you can launder it along with any of the above. Thats&nb...
Every once in a while I get the bug to dye some clothing. Heres the method to my madnessPurchased here I used the cotton/natural fabrics dye which only leaves any poly parts untouched...
My main model doesnt like to pose for the cameraBut she sure likes to "help" me display things in photographs.I look at a nicely photographed blog like Danas MADE for instance. &nbs...
Winner: #36 - KimWelcome to Giveaway Day! A set of ten flannel "no paper" towels up for grabs.I thought the chickens and pigs were quirky. The opposite side is made of plain diape...
Its been a long while since my kids needed a handmade bibBut wouldnt you know I have a pregnant friend. Excuse me, I have to go sew something.My friend isnt one of those insanely curio...
I love when things do/dont go together. Like blue and orange and green.Walmart was clearing out very large sized ladies shirts for a dollar one day, so I bought the plain blue. It was a g...
(The eldest is on the other side of the lens)Happy Mothers Day!
Winner update: Njeri Some teeny craftingWith some teeny ric racBecause dolls like to look good too.Im giving away this doll sweater and skirt (shoes not included). I based the sizing on my 14&#...
While Im sure that about 500,000 clicks were me checking out my own blog, I recently reached the million views mark! I wanted to say thanks. Your nice comments are good for my s...
Winner of this giveaway - Emma Do you ever sew so much that things get set aside without being worn? I made these linen/vintage sheet pyjamas for V last summer but didnt ever use them. The top ...
There are all sorts of knits out there, thick and thin. These thin stretch knits (part cotton/poly and part rayon?) come cheap, but dont hang well in a single layer. I dabbled with a lined bodice - t...
Update: the winner of this giveaway is SharleenI spent last weekend in the place I grew up. The city is old. Its full of red bricks, verandahs and my favorite - antique shops! I gath...
Yes, yes it is, but dont worry, its not a housecat.Mr. Dork works in the type of business where someone can call and say, "Help! I just ran over a lynx on the highway and its wounded.&...
There are always cheapy chiffon fabrics for sale at the store, and I pass them by. Hypothesis: would it be a bon idee to mix chiffon with a sturdier fabric? Why not. Ive got a...
Every season Hanna Andersson puts out a version of their Love To Twirl Dress. Making an imposter was on Vs list of requests, along with can we go to Disneyland this weekend (um no, but yo...
And wait a couple of days. The kids were amazed to find colored celery 48 hous later.
More of our April showers todaySo I did a bit of spring sewing to sway Mother Nature.Happy birds in their nestsAnd some little chambray knickers(Im always a sucker for buttons)
(Update: for all of you kind souls who asked about using these with bacon fat or raw meat, I never thought of addressing that. I dont cook meat. oops. I guess its easy for me ...
Four year olds. So big and yet So little.At just four, V cant tie her shoes, spell her name nor outsmart her older sister.But she speaks clearly, likes learning about letters and numbers and pl...
These infinity scarves are everywhere this year, except in my closet. I whipped one up in under thirty minutes. Heres how:I used two different lengths of knit. My purple piece is 60...
A few last minute spring craft ideas for kids and mommas from blog posts past:You can always set the kiddos loose with some glitter, food color + vinegar and eggs. This should buy you some time...
After trying to adopt locally for months and months, I got Meredith via international adoption.The nice UPS man delivered her just this morning.After spending a small ransom to get her into the...
Random.org says #23 szuzu1969 and #7 mframe are the winners of this giveaway. szuzu - I dont have an email address for you, so please email me (mine is on the sidebar in my profile)My friend Dee is d...
Its been two years since I posted this tutorial. I revisited it for some Easter gift making.Still the same simple formula, but I used purchased fabric this time.Little scraps made up a zippered...
Update: winner Cricket.I wish my professional job was sitting around dreaming up names for fabric. (Henry Glass) April Showers Bring May Flowers, 1/2 metre in blue.And 3 yards of white gr...
A weekend quickie - fabric bookmarksUsed up bits of ribbon and scrap fabric I wanted to savour for longer.The bookmarks are unlined so I quilted them for texture.Done in no time at all.
Did somebody say "no hemming required"?This top is made from Lil Blue Boos free tutorial found HEREIts made from one big piece of fabric cut to hang trapeze style. A very clever ...
More knit love going on around here. Last week Ashley at Lil Blue Boo was having a pattern sale so I picked up yet one more... this one for knit leggings.Around the same time MeSewCrazy fe...
Man, the internet is a dangerous thing. I keep discovering all these fantastic clothing designs that I will never be able to afford (thanks Pinterest). Thats where we pat ourselves ...
Ive whined before about the shortage of attractive knit fabrics in this town. I takes what I can gets. This blue cheetah(?) knit was in the remnant bin last month.I made V a new nightgown. She ...
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