In this blog we will talk about all types of sewing.
My granddaughter wanted a jeweled shirt after she saw a blouse I have. Well, that should be doable. The project took more than one day because I did not have an uninterrupted hour to get it done. But, I do believe it can be done in about an hour and a half… Items needed to […]
Now you have a garment with buttons hand sewn on by your child.
I had a set of white handkerchiefs my mother had given me that were from the 1950’s both hers and my grandmothers. I decided that would be the perfect background for an Easter wreath. You can use something that means a lot to you or scrap material you may have around to create the background […]
Making wax scented bears is a fun project to do with your older children because of the heat involved melting the wax. These bears are great for a room scent and have your house smelling wonderful. I found essential oils that are Christmas scents, so your house can smell like Christmas with your scented bears, […]
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Are there things with sewing that you have questions about? Have you ever had your thread bunch up on the back side of a garment? Have you tried to sew two fabrics together that slide away from each other? Did you know there is a right way to thread metallic thread in a sewing machine? […]
Did your mother have a collection of anything when you were young? My mother had a handkerchief collection. Now that may be odd for today’s times, but handkerchiefs were what women carried during my mother’s era. The handkerchiefs were so graceful and colorful and often dainty. She gave me one when I was little and […]
Making a popsicle stick trinket box is a fun and easy project. The most time is spent letting the glue dry. It took me about 30 minutes to make the box. Items needed: Colored popsicle sticks Elmer’s clear glue Putting the frame together: Begin with making a square with 4 popsicle sticks. Next make sure […]
My grandson, looking for something to keep busy came up with this pattern a creation on his own last weekend. Quick and easy to make. Items needed: Scrap material Sewing scissors Sewing needle Thread Small button How to cut it out: Cute 2 squares approximately 3″ square Cut one triangle half the size of the […]
This is an easy fun way to make an Easter egg holder in just minutes. Items to need: New washcloths Rubberbands Ribbon Glue on eyes (optional) How to make the washcloth bunny: Lay a new washcloth flat on a clean surface At opposite corners roll the washcloth towards the middle on each side til you […]
