Handmade Adventures in Sewing, Quilting, Crafting, Alterations, and Pattern Tests
How to Add Belt Loops to Pants
Nut#3 got a new pair of nice dress pants for wearing to church-made by mom! He rarely gets new...
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DIY Newsie Hat from a Free Pattern
Nut#1 recently had a chorus concert for school. The theme was ‘Broadway’ and they...
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Pattern Review: Caroline Party Dress
The Caroline Party Dress from Mouse House Creations was one of the first PDF patterns I bought. A...
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Pattern Review: Sahara Dress and Top
I made my daughters Easter dresses this year and knew the Sahara Dress and Top would be perfect...
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Make a High-Low Dolman Maxi Dress
For Easter this year, I made myself a new dress! I had some lightweight knit from Joann’s...
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Quick Fix for Holes in Footie Pajamas
Spring is here, but just barely. Our cold days are more than our warm days, but I think we are...
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Sewing Up Spring-Making A Gauzy Shirt With A Pattern For Knits
I bought some lovely gauzy material to make lightweight spring scarf for this month’s Sewing...
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Live Action Beauty and the Beast Inspired Dress
After making the knit Belle dress, I decided to push the pattern even farther and make a Live...
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Fixing Bust Wrinkles in a Knit Shirt without a Full Bust Adjustment
A year ago I tested a T-Shirt pattern, hoping to be able to fit my shoulders. I left the test...
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Last Minute Patchwork Baby Quilt
A couple weeks ago a friend had a baby shower organized with less than a week before the event. I...
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