At least once a year, we all pull off our sofa covers, toss them in the washer, let them air dry and then zip them back on. This year, though, I found the inner covers on a few of the cushions have finally bit the dust. I knew I had to deal with this shredded… Continue reading Sewing How-To: Fixing Shredded Inner Cushion Covers by Sewing New
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A Sewing How-To for Father’s Day – Recycling Hubby’s L/S Shirts into Short-Sleeves
Have you ever accidentally ripped a favorite long-sleeved shirt and had to throw it away? My husband ripped through three shirts this past winter and they were otherwise still in great condition ~ except for three torn left sleeves. I thought about trying to recycle them into short-sleeved shirts to give them new life... .… Continue reading A Sewing How-To for Father’s Day – Recycling Hubby’s L/S Shirts into Short-Sleeves
Let’s Sew! Making a Balloon Curtain for the Kitchen
Happy March, everyone! This past weekend while I was recouping from eye surgery (cataract), I worked inside making this balloon curtain. Making one is super easy and here's how to do it! I found this inspirational fabric at Hobby Lobby (Slate "Friend" print cotton calico, #1415181) after my first follow-up appointment at the eye doctor… Continue reading Let’s Sew! Making a Balloon Curtain for the Kitchen