The Button Story
For all Mrs. Zook knows, yellow and gray may be out of style by now. She would have to ask her sister Kim, who knows about things like that.
sewing
To those who were impressed by eleven dresses
Dear people, Thanks for your empathy, advice, and kind words. To all who were unduly impressed by the eleven dresses: I have a confession to make. They were T-shirt dresses. Four or five seams each. So I just didn’t want you to think I was that good. Love, Shari
To those who were impressed by eleven dresses Read More »
T-shirt dresses for little girls
Confession: I love to sew, but when it comes to little girls’ dresses I’m a cheater. I often start with a T-shirt. Do you gals do this too? My sis-in-law Kim is the one who taught me how, and got me hooked on it. All you have to do is buy a T-shirt for a couple
T-shirt dresses for little girls Read More »
DIY: Square cushion corners
Confession: I used to think that I was good at finishing projects. When my friends said “I have GOT to get some of my current projects dug out of my closet and finished before I start anything else,” I just smiled. Aww. Poor chicks. [cough] Two years ago I moved to a fixer-upper and did
DIY: Square cushion corners Read More »
How to make a fabric purse
One of the joys of attending Family Week at SMBI was agreeing to organize a craft class for all the children ages 6-12. Ryan and I spent considerable time planning and preparing, then he took charge of the boys (18 of them) and I of the girls (28!). For one hour each day, four different
How to make a fabric purse Read More »
Ladybug craft
Confession: I think housecleaning is a waste of time. I have several friends and family members who really enjoy it, and I cannot tell you how much I admire them. I wish I could get inside their minds for just a bit and see what they’re thinking about while they do it. There’s a trick there
Black belt loops and baloney
Confession: The dress pants I bought for my son Aarick at Walmart, though perfect in size, style, and color, lacked a crucial feature requiring Post-Market Modification. I bought them knowing this. But it still took me right up until an-hour-before-his-school’s-spring-program to get down to business and modify them… No belt loops. I could not find
Black belt loops and baloney Read More »
Denim redemption
Confession: My boys go through blue jeans like most people go through Kleenex. Before I was a mom, I thought denim was one of the more durable fabrics. I am rethinking this. I’m considering starting a new trend: patches on knees. I’m not sure it would go over well, but it would be worth a