Sewing August 2012 Archive

Is there a season that doesn't have health risks? Summer is especially prone to injuries because of our activity levels but so is winter because of slipping and falling on ... Read More

A few years ago we installed a wood stove. At the time I had no idea just how much it would save us in heating costs. Now I am the ... Read More

Here I go again... I'm about to be a nag and tell you it's time to start working on the Halloween costumes. After all,  you want your costumes to be ... Read More

If you are making Christmas stocking please take a moment to read over Operation Holiday Stockings to sew stockings for the troops.  Imagine if everyone took a day to sew ... Read More

What happens when two creative girls, with the same first name, who have known each other for years are going to share a dorm room? In other words they ... Read More

It happens every year... and I always end up scurrying to get everything done.  The ideal solution is to sew much earlier in the year and not have to hustle ... Read More

Schools often have tissues on the "supply list" for going back to school. "Back in the day" the schools provided tissues but now it's up to the teacher and I ... Read More

Setting up a dorm room is an eye opening experience... not just the idea of letting go as they leave for collage but the start from scratch all new room ... Read More

Do you save all your fabric scraps? Do you like to have all your clothing coordinate? Sewing your own hair accessories is one way to use up the scraps ... Read More

Will you be hosting a Labor Day barbecue? Labor Day is a bitter sweet time... the end of summer but a great reason for a party.  You never know if ... Read More

The heat can be fun for swimming but it is not fun if you leave food that should be kept cold out in the heat. Any time you leave food ... Read More

Now that I've finished the bed skirts and I have scraps from the platform left, I am working on some simple pillow covers to make their dorm room cozy... if ... Read More

I have no idea if it happens all over the country or not, but in New York,  the county fairs are starting. I love the fairs that have the old ... Read More

In a few short weeks my youngest will be heading off to living in a college dorm. Her roommate is some one she has known for a few years so ... Read More

Right now is a great time to look at sheets as fabric. The big box stores have a great selection on hand with their getting ready for school supplies.  This ... Read More

When I calculate how much it cost me to make something, I don't include the price of the pattern. The first reason being I will be using the patten more ... Read More

I think that most people who sew have gotten caught up in quilt and craft sewing, leaving clothing construction to the side. I know it's been a while since I've ... Read More