Some days my scrap bins make me feel like I'm teetering on the edge of a hoarders episode. But it feels so wasteful to throw away pieces of fabric that are still big enough to be used for something. Instead of tossing them, I love to use up as many scraps as I can by … Continue reading 14 Projects to Make with Fabric Scraps
I used to wear a lot of perfume, but since ditching so many toxic chemicals from our home, I have started making my own! It's so simple to DIY your own natural perfumes and customize them. These make GREAT stocking stuffers too! The options for these perfumes are endless. All you need are some pure, … Continue reading DIY All Natural Perfumes
This super cute and ridiculously easy Embroidery Hoop Snowman will make a great addition to your home this Christmas/winter season! Need a last minute gift? You can whip this up in just a few minutes! I always get a little bummed when we put away the holiday decor, but winter lasts basically forever in Wisconsin, … Continue reading Embroidery hoop snowman
It's finally starting to feel like fall in Wisconsin, which means it's time to bust out my favorite kind of clothes: cozy layers! Seriously, I love wrapping up in cozy cardigans, flannel scarves, and knit hats. Plus can we talk about my love for slippers? It is deep. And of course, it's just going … Continue reading FREE Raglan Cardigan Pattern and Cozy Layers for Fall!
The new school year is upon us! Whether you're homeschoolers like us or your kids go off to school, there's so much excitement wrapped up in the new school year! The teacher in me loves getting all the new supplies and curriculum. I'm kind of an eclectic homeschooler, in that we use a mix of … Continue reading Letter/Number Practice Pack – FREE Download!
For many of you, summer is starting to wind down. Here in Wisconsin, though, this is the time of year that keeps us going all winter long. So we are living it up outside as much as we can! My boys have been pretty rough on their wardrobes this summer - and have grown a … Continue reading FREE Summer Breezy Shorts Pattern for Boys!
July is such a great month for wearing skirts! They're perfect for summer, easy to throw on after a day at the beach, and they can take you from the pool to date night with a quick accessory change. The lovely ladies at Simple Simon and Co. have an amazing series that they put together … Continue reading 10 Skirt Refashion Tutorials for Skirting the Issue
It's finally summer, so that means it's time to wear dresses! I'm joining up again with Melissa at Melly Sews for her 30 Days of Sundresses series! You can check out my last year's post with free pattern here and the previous year's tutorial here. This year I decided to stick with my knit dress theme … Continue reading Party in the Back Dress FREE pattern
I'm going to make a confession: my house isn't decorated for Christmas yet. Usually I'm way ahead of the game, but with a little baby, it just hasn't happened yet. And I love decorating for Christmas! I may have to leave things up a couple extra weeks to make up for it. ;) This year … Continue reading Buffalo Plaid Sweater Pillow Tutorial
We're in full-on baby prep mode over here, and I always have a few projects I want to sew before baby arrives. So when Dana of Sew Thrifty invited me to be a part of her Thrifty Baby Celebration, it made perfect sense to participate! I love to upcycle, and baby clothes and accessories are PERFECT for … Continue reading 10 Things to Sew for Baby from a Flannel Sheet