So, Adrianna and I are getting close to 500 posts! We’ll cross the 500 post threshold some time in the middle of skirt week. (Are you working on your skirts? How about your dresses? Still time for both!) At least 5 or 10 of those posts have been downright awesome. Here’s something that happens to…
Archives for May 2012
Sewing Machine 911
Let me preface this by saying: four letter words and sewing, in my mind, go hand in hand. There’s the idea of what you want to create, the materials at hand and the technical skill required to make it happen. And these three do not always meet in happy ways, particularly since the skill component…
What inspires you? (with Mollie Makes magazine)
Hi Crafterhours readers! If you’re here, I assume that you love to sew. Or you just like to hear the inconsistent ramblings and conversational detours from me and Susan. If you’re the former, read on. We’ve got a fun opportunity for you. sherbet pips jammie pants from Anna of Noodlehead We were recently contacted…
Racerback Dress: A Tutorial + PDF Pattern
I was going to say something here like, “wow, it’s been ____ since I’ve posted a tutorial!” But then I started scrolling back and decided the fill-in-the-blank was too embarrassing to put in type. So let’s just say: awhile! So here it is, my first tutorial in WAY too long, and my first ever pattern…
Make Little Dresses
You may have seen yesterday’s post about the dresses I’m making to send along with some fabric and supplies to my new friend Margaret, who is putting them together to send to little girls in Africa. She’s collecting them through the end of May. Plenty of time to make some simple dresses. Or if you…