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
Chrysanthemum Flower Sash Tutorial
Today is the tutorial for the chrysanthemum flowers that I made for the girls. They are easy, but do take a bit of time since you are handsewing them...so be prepared to put in a good movie...and handstitch away. You will need: 1-2 yards of man made fabric (I used a shimmery lining fabric for these ones) scissors a candle or lighter Step 1 Cut out your petal shapes. I just folded the fabric and cut about 8 or 10 at a time. I tried a couple of different shapes but ended up with the ... View the Post
Tea Dying Old Onesies
Baby Ruth is our 3rd child and the poor girl is destined to wear more than her fair share of hand-me-downs. Like this pile of onesies...already worn by one brother and one sister...not as bright as they used to be...and even a little stained... But instead of making her wear them all dingy and sad I wanted to make them over into something I would actually want to put Ruth in. Finally I decided that the best solution would be dye. And I set about to revive an old love of mine----the tea ... View the Post
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