Adding grommets to your sewing can be a simple way to add style to a project. They can also add function (to hold a strap for a bag, for example) while doing it in a unique way. There are two types of grommets: metal grommets (my favorite) and there are also so snap-on plastic ones. […] Read more…
We have two folding chairs that sit in our (my husband’s and mine, that is) office. He sits at his computer with one – me at my sewing machine or serger with the other. They’re functional, but they were in need of new padding and covers. Recovering a chair is very simple and I thought […] Read more…
Yesterday was my dad’s birthday. I wanted to make something for him that was a little different than my usual presents for him. I won’t deny that the events of 9/11 were on my mind yesterday when I started working on this. I had rummaged through some old maps and came across this one of […] Read more…
This little project was totally inspired by Connor. After all, when your six-year-old starts cutting up a comic book to save his favorite pictures, what else is there to do but turn it into something cool. This is a really quick project that you can easily get your kids involved in. It’s a great upcycling […] Read more…
Since we Gwyneth repainted my old doll cradle, her poor dollies have been sleeping without a mattress. Well, we had to remedy that! I designed this simple mattress with fun details – piping and fabric covered buttons! So here’s how to make a cute doll mattress for ANY SIZE doll bed or cradle: Start by […] Read more…
