So what are pillowcase dresses anyway? Pillowcase dresses are quite simply a dress made from the fabric found in a pillow case (or two..). Based on the designs and the free patterns below, a simple pillow case and some trimmings can make you a fantastic little dress for your daughter … Continue reading
Do you love vintage designs as much as I do? I’ve always had a fascination with vintage clothing designs. While styles have changed a lot over the years, there are some truly classic vintage designs that continue to look good, or even better, as time goes by. But what is … Continue reading
Being a regular sewer, I have noticed that I have a huge stash of fabrics that are less than one yard. This is basically leftover fabric, but the pieces are so beautiful and fabric often so expensive that I can hardly imagine throwing any away. Also, Christmas is fast approaching and … Continue reading
Christmas is nearly here! I love the Christmas holiday season. So many excuses to sew fun Christmas projects. While my kids are older now, I still enjoy it and love to find fun stuff to sew. Who knows, eventually I’ll be able to do it for my grandkids, I hope, … Continue reading
Do you have a huge stash of buttons too? I have a huge stash of buttons that I’ve been collecting for years and years now. I just can’t seem to throw away a garment or old piece of clothing without recovering the buttons to add even more to my stash. … Continue reading
Are your cosmetics too organized? Well, mine certainly aren’t. We recently moved house and while unpacking I realized how much of a mess my cosmetics were in. So I decided I needed to find a better way to organize the unruly mass of brushes, tubes, mini mirrors, and compacts. So … Continue reading
Do You Need to Make Some Halloween Costumes for Kids? Well, its that time of year again. I wanted to get this roundup out to you so you have plenty of time. Halloween is just around the corner and if your kids are anything like mine used to be, they … Continue reading
Halloween Is On The Way. Are You Ready? A few years ago, back when my kids were younger, Halloween was a HUGE family event. The whole family would pitch in to create the spookiest looking house in the neighborhood. Everyone, even the dog, got dressed up for the occasion (maybe … Continue reading
Do You or Love On Take Lunch to School or Work? My kids took their lunch to school for years and years. I remember always struggling to find a good lunch bag (and also struggling to get my daughter to bring her’s home..) I could never really find what I … Continue reading
Haven’t you fantasized about being a 1930’s woman wearing that elegant dress that your favorite Hollywood actress wore during her time? Perhaps you’re looking forward to sewing your own dropped-waist dress, just like the ones which were in style during the early ‘1920s. If so, let’s take a quick look … Continue reading
Do You Love Ruffles Sewing Patterns As Much As I Do? I love not only the look of ruffles (in the right place, of course) but I love sewing ruffles too. I think ruffles can make an elegant look when used a certain way but also a relaxed casual look … Continue reading
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