sewing

  • DIY Inspiration: Holiday Gift Pillows

    I always find inspiration for things to make from Garnet Hill. They are just previewing their holiday items and already I have so many ideas. These gift pillow would be a snap to make. A few thrifted...
    Nov 08, 2012 No Comments

  • Project: Yellow Brick Road to Dorothy Dress

    She has already been Dorothy before. Dorothy, at 8 months. Scarecrow (TINY! Gasp!) Then, we were invited to the San Francisco Symphony night with The Wizard of Oz! And it was time for another Doroth...
    Oct 19, 2012 2 Comments

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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: 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