by Virginia | Jun 18, 2012 | patterns, sewing, Travel
While on our beach vaction last week, the zipper on Elsie's duffel bag broke. I knew it was only a matter time since it was a cheapy zipper. The bag was one of my trials from when I created the pattern and instead of trying to replace the zipper, I...
by Virginia | May 26, 2012 | Holiday, sewing, tutorial
We have some picnics to go to this weekend and although I may make box brownies as my contribution, I decided to make handmade cute pot holders to go with my dish to give to the hostess. This may be my summer staple since I had fun making these and they look...
by Virginia | May 21, 2012 | gift, patterns, sewing
Last week Cal finished preschool for the year. We had performances and picnics. I love preschool so much. What's not totally adorable about 3 and 4 year olds singing (it's even adorable when they choose not to sing) the itsy bitsy spider?...
by Virginia | May 17, 2012 | girls clothing, sewing, sewing clothes for the girls
When I made my tunic that I wrote about in the last post, I first made a quick version in thrifted fabric to make sure that it would fit and I would like how it looked on me before I cut into my nice fabric. Last week I made this top for Anne without any trial...
by Virginia | May 15, 2012 | sewing, Sewing clothes for me
I can't imagine that other sewers have not made this easy tunic in this same fabric before but I am really happy with the result. I bought the school house tunic from Amy awhile back when she first got it in her shop. The pattern calls for 2.5 yards...
by Virginia | May 2, 2012 | decorating, pillows, sewing
Last week I took a break from sewing up skirts and dresses from KCWC and my 2 friends Rachel and Michelle came over for crafternoon (name creation from Michelle!). Really, crafternoon was all about sewing since we were at my house and as you may know, sewing is...
