Sewing

Sewing is another way that I live a creative, meaningful life.  I simplify by avoiding consumerism, and I create my own pieces of clothing, accessories, and household items.  I also find that sewing is so peaceful and meaningful, to watch your creations come together.  Below, you will find a list of all of my projects to-date that I've blogged about, as well as some resources I use when sewing.

Mending: One of the best ways to be frugal, make things fit better, and take care of the planet!

Fixing Something Old:

• Fixing a Zipper on Dress Pants
• Mending

Changing Something:

• Dress -> Skirt
• Altering a Formal Dress

Making: A Fulfilling, Creative way to be self-sufficient and simple!

From a Pattern:

• Simplicity Apron
• Quilt Top: Caleb
• Travel Documents Holder
• Carry-On Bag
• QUILT Caleb Quilt COMPLETED
• Quilt Top: Ellie
• Quilt Top: Owen
• QUILT Ellie Quilt COMPLETED
• Quilt Top: Grayson
• Miss Frizzle Skirt
• Sunshine Dress
• QUILT Owen Luke COMPLETED
• Quilt Top: Grayson

From my Head:

• Pajama Pants

Up-cycling:

• T-Shirt Blanket Planning
• Completed Project
• Denim Rug
• PillowCase Dress 1
• Example 2
• Example 3
• Example 4
• Example 5
• Dresses my Kids Made
• Men's Shirt Dress
• Dress Form

From Scraps:

• Hot Pad
• Kiddo Camera Bags
• Hard Shell: Directions
• Soft Shell: Directions

Quilt-A-Longs:

• Little House Quilt-A-Long
• Block 1 - Little House in the Big Woods
• Fabric Change
• Block 3 - Little House on the Prairie
• Block 2 - Little Farmer Boy
• Block 4 - On the Banks of Plum Creek
• Block 5 - By the Shores of Silver Lake
• Block 6 - The Long Winter
• Block 7 - Little Town on the Prairie

More: Tutorials, Directions, and all Related things!

• Pillowcase Dress Body
• Pillowcase Dress Pocket
• Carry-On Bag Liner
• Duct Tape Double
• Hard Shell Camera Bag
• Soft Shell Camera Bag