It’s been a while since I actually made a new garment, so one day, I looked through my fabric to see what I had to work with. In the “scraps and extra” drawer, I found a old circular tablecloth I had been saving to make a skirt. That, I decided, would be my next project.… Continue reading What I Made: A Prairie Style Circle Skirt
Introduction Most of the clothes that is mass-produced does not fit nearly so well as a tailored garment. One way to fix this problem is by altering your garments. Whether it is adjusting a hemline, neckline, or sleeve length, altering ready-made garments is a thrifty way to ensure that you have clothes that fit you… Continue reading 3 Easy Neckline Alterations You Can Do At Home
Whenever I feel like sewing a new item without having to go to all the trouble of drafting a complicated new pattern, I always turn to sewing aprons. Aprons are easy to make and do not require much fabric. They also can look quite pretty. And if you do happen to mess something up, it… Continue reading Ruffles, Lace, and Aprons: My Three Little Sewing Adventures
Introduction For several years now, I’ve made it a point to improve my sewing skills by making new items and mending the old ones. For me, sewing is a bit of a hobby, but I also see it as more than that – it’s a necessity. Below I’ve listed 6 of my excuses for pulling… Continue reading 6 Excuses For Pulling Out Your Needle and Thread
