Pimp my Sewing Machine

I love my sewing machine cover and I enjoy making them for family and friends.  I think my Mom’s turned out the nicest.  I also love looking at everyone else’s covers, so I decided to start a Flickr Group called, Pimp my Sewing Machine.

Join the fun.  I would love you see your creation.

Lapel Posie Tutorial for St. Patrick’s Day

This tutorial is perfect for a teen or preteen to make for teachers and friends.  It is also a great project ot make in mass for a large group or tag sale. 
How to make a St. Patrick’s Day Lapel Posie
Makes 20 – total cost $2.00 (or 10 cents each), because I had tags and [...]

My Sweet Pink Sewing Machine

I have a sewing machine.  It’s about 11 or 12 years old, but I’ve used it many hours.  Even though it is an “older” machine, I will surprised and devastated when it kicked the bucket.  The pedal went out and right now I can’t afford to replace it.  You know, forced frugality. 
So, I borrowed a [...]

Handmade Tea Towels

My kitchen needed sprucing up.  If I wasn’t practicing (practically a slave to it) Forced Frugality, I would have ran to Walmart or Target and purchased new towels and pot holders to spruce things up.  Well, that’s just not in the cards right now, so I have to make do with what I have on hand.
I [...]

Times have changed….

I have a confession.  I love Thrift Store.  I bought this book a few weeks ago.

This picture caught my eye and is the reason I bought the book.

I love Burberry plaid. I would totally wear this outfit today.  I especially love the boots.  Imagine my surprise when I found this picture.

Times have changed.  A book [...]

Birthday present for Bitty Girls

I’ve spent the whole day sewing a birthday gift for my cousin who is turning six.  I made her shorts, skirt, lined vest and a headband from strawberry fabric.  I think the items turned out really cute.  I still need to do some hand stitching, but basically the items are finished.
For the vest and skirt, [...]

Why Knot? Purses

I love these purses.  Each purse was stitched with love and care and I hate to see them go.  But, I want to make more, so I gotta make room.
If you are interested in buying one, leave a comment and I will contact you via email.
Edited 02/13/08 to show what the purse looks liked looped [...]