A couple of weeks ago, on a Saturday, everyone had a project to do. One of us had legos to build, one of us had some sewing to do, one of us had toys to eat and chuck out of a toybox, one of us had a lawn to mow.....and one of us had absolutely nothing to do. So, my project got put on hold and the afternoon became a little girl's project. And for our first sewing lesson, we made a skirt for Rebecca. I ran the sewing machine pedal...but she did the rest, including the rotary cutter (which made ... View the Post
Art of Homemaking—“North by Northwest”
Me: Knock KnockThe Boys: Who's there?Me: BannanaThe Boys: Bannana whoMe: Knock KnockThe Boys: Who's there?Me: BannanaThe Boys: We've heard this one before...And that's how our photo shoot started. With our two oldest boys, who are sassy, and silly, and who didn't plan on having any fun with their mothers out taking pictures of them. But then out came a blow up bed in a field...and the newspapers...and the laughing. And our skeptical boys did what they do best---played. I planned on writing some ... View the Post
Project Run and Play– “North by Northwest” Boys’ Week
This week is boys' week!!!! And from the beginning we knew what we wanted to do.....make it retro boys' week! And so we give you...our "North by Northwest" adventure pajamas. The inspiration for Simon's jammies was a 1950's baseball uniform, very "Sandlot--esque" which is considered a classic film in all of the Evans' households. And Aaron got a retro bathrobe with pajama bottoms complete with bias tape finishes. So, now it's your turn, go to Project Run and Play and VOTE for your ... View the Post
$5 Friday—No Sew Cardigan Style Vests for $1
Today we are over at with my new favorite project.It's something that I've been wanting to make for months and now that I can wear a belt again the time has finally arrived! So head on over to Somewhat Simple to check out this project (that you only need a pair of scissors to make and costs a grand total of $1). See you there! ***And watch for an upcoming post on how to make these for your little girls as well.*** ... View the Post
Thrifted Thursday– A New Sewing Chair
Liz and I have been sewing our little hearts out this week for Project Run & Play....you'll see tomorrow :)But, I did finish one project for my house last week. A new sewing chair. The chair was free from my parents' garage and for $7 in spray paint and $7 in fabric I have a new sewing chair.I need to go see what else is in their garage.....(although I think most of my house is painted and from their garage....that's the beauty of their garage. It's like a neverending wealth of stuff.)Any fun ... View the Post
Project Run and Play– Feather Tutu Tutorial
This feather tutu was a fun project. I will warn you that there is some handstitching involved....but I found that it holds better and the results make it well worth the hour or so to get it done. (Learn from me. My original plan was to tack in on by machine every couple of inches....but it sagged in a lot of spots....so I ended up handstitching it on anyway.) Here's what you will need to make one yourself. * White muslin-or any other broadcloth or cotton that you want to use for the ... View the Post
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