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Quick Sewing Projects: Christmas Trivets
This is a great project for beginner sewers or those looking for quick sewing projects! There are so many fun fabrics out there for the holidays and some things are easy to do using just basic skills....
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Peppermint Candy Coasters
It’s December and we’re actually getting a little crafting done! Today we’re going to show you how to make these little peppermint candy Christmas coasters. These little coasters will work great if you...
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Throwback Football Tee
In celebration of a Packer playoff win, I sewed up a football tee for my little guy. You can use this tutorial to add a fun stripe detail to any of your little guy’s (or girl’s) shirts. Depending on...
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How many ways can you wear it? The Infinity Sweater
Looking for a super versatile top? The Infinity Sweater gives you a slew of options and looks to create. Plus side it sew together REALLY fast. You’ll have to excuse my pictures on this one- we are...
View ArticleShe’s off to the Races
Anyone else feel like it is the summer of the racerback? Maybe it is that Rachel has been working on sewing up two different women’s patterns and I couldn’t resist making up this version for M....
View ArticleFree Pattern Review: Reversible Wrap Top
We all love free patterns. In fact we have a pinterest board for them. I also am in love with quick sews, especially for the kids summer clothes. I found this cute pattern at Craftiness is Not...
View ArticleBuild a Wardrobe: With 5 Great Girl Patterns
In May we shared our favorite boy’s patterns to help you build an entire wardrobe. Next up …. our favorite girl patterns. If your pattern stash is anything like ours, your girl patterns will take...
View ArticleSkirting the Issue
In July, the gals at Simple Simon and Company do a series called Skirting the Issue. This is an opportunity for the blogging community to sew skirts for girls of all ages and donate them to the...
View ArticleFlutter Sleeves: A variation for the free Peasant Dress
Today we are going to offer you another variation on our basic peasant dress. With a three year old that is getting more independent by the day, we are always looking for options that are easy on and...
View ArticleWhat is Your Skill Level?
The longer I sew it seems the less confident I am in my skills. That is silly I know, but…..How do you evaluate your sewing skills? When my daughters were in 4-H and exhibited their clothing in the...
View ArticleBetty Skirt Tour
Today we are showing you two versions of the Betty Skirt by the Shaffer Sisters. Our little M loves skirts and anything girly. The first one is made up in summer fabrics and is just fun for hanging...
View ArticleQuick Christmas Coasters and Template
At this time of the year it is not uncommon to get a quick invite to see a friend or maybe a cousin that we have not seen in a while. It’s always nice to have something on hand that you can use for a...
View ArticleJolly Old St Nicholas!
We have a tradition in our family of hanging stockings out for St Nicholas Day. Stockings are hung on St Nick’s Eve, December 5 and then during the night the stockings are filled with goodies. Candy,...
View ArticleSweet Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve and the tree is trimmed. The kids are excited for Santa and all snug in their new jammies. This is the final day of Ruffled PJ Tour. We hope that you have enjoyed seeing all the...
View ArticleHandmade Christmas Wrapping
I am sure that we have spent a small fortune in Christmas wrapping paper over the years. I grew up in a family of six children and Santa never wrapped anything. I am sure by the time my parents...
View ArticlePattern Hack: Stitchwerx Raglan Tee & Tunic
The Christmas decorations are all put away and the New Year’s resolutions have been made. It is time to knuckle down into the depths of winter. At least here in the midwest US. Temps are in the...
View ArticleFree Pattern and Tutorial: Tie It Up Cardi
This has been another crazy winter. Sometimes the sun comes out and we hit the 35-40 F degree mark. Other times we don’t see the sun for days on end and it snows or is just cloudy and windy. It is...
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KCW: Grandma’s Recap
Kid’s Clothes Week was last week and I was happy to sew for the kids too. My pile of things to upcycle is not very large, however my fabric stash and pattern stash continues to grow. So my...
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Free Pattern and Tutorial: Library Bag
Books have always been very important in our home. Nighttime ritual included stories before bed. Our kids spent a fair amount of time in libraries both at school and in the community. The day care...
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Pattern Hack: Izzy with Long Sleeves
Climbing the Willow has a free pattern, The Izzy has been all over the Facebook sewing pages. I am sure that almost every mom sewing for a little girl has made at least one. Well we have made...
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