EASY Kangaroo Pocket – Sweatshirt Upcycle

by Whitney // September 14, 2022 // Comments off

Several years ago I was wearing a sweatshirt and remembered how much I prefer hoodies for their kangaroo pockets. I decided right then that I needed to make a kangaroo pocket tutorial using a t-shirt as my material. It took... Continue reading →

Making Liz From the Magic School Bus

by Whitney // August 31, 2022 // Comments off

I love dressing up as Ms. Frizzle, but I’ve been using a generic stuffed dragon as my Liz. I want a more accurate Liz based on the book illustrations. This week I cut up my daughter’s first costume to repurpose... Continue reading →

EASY Lined Drawstring Bag

by Whitney // August 17, 2022 // Comments off

Drawstring bags are so easy to make but can fill so many uses in our daily lives! Today I'm showing how to make an easy lined drawstring bag. Continue reading →

Saving Money With Sewing

by Whitney // August 3, 2022 // Comments off

Ever feel like sewing is expensive and costs more than it's worth? Today I'm sharing my tips for 7 ways you can save money with sewing. Continue reading →

Making Costumes on a Tight Budget

by Whitney // July 27, 2022 // Comments off

Sewing on a budget is a necessity for many sewers, but it doesn't have to feel like a punishment! Whitney shares her tips for costuming on a budget. Continue reading →

Where I Find Books – CHEAP!

by Whitney // July 11, 2022 // Comments off

We are a book loving family and LOVE owning a LOT of books! To make that manageable I have to shop smart and find the best book deals. Today I’m sharing all my favorite sites and secrets for purchasing affordable... Continue reading →

Polo Transformation

by Whitney // July 1, 2022 // Comments off

Now that I have completed my huge costume project (which by the way, I won BEST IN SHOW!) I am back to working on some other sewing projects. First on the list was a quick pair of shorts for my... Continue reading →

Sewing and Stitching

by Whitney // May 4, 2022 // Comments off

In my last update I talked a little about the costume I was working on for myself. I’m happy to say that I finished it and wore it twice already! I used THIS Cosplay by MccCall’s pattern for the hood,... Continue reading →

Almost Spring Time and Tons of Projects

by Whitney // March 2, 2022 // Comments off

Hello everyone! It has definitely been a bit since I last shared anything here. I’ve been so busy that I haven’t had time to slow done to share any updates. As you can see above I have been keeping up... Continue reading →

What I Gifted For Christmas

by Whitney // December 30, 2021 // Comments off

This year I gifted more handmade Christmas gifts than ever before! The best part is I made them mostly from stash fabrics. It felt so amazing to make lovely gifts I knew people would love from fabrics I’ve had for... Continue reading →

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