life lived creatively
I’ve been wanting to do this series for a while now! Being a sewer, I have tons of fabric leftovers of all sorts. And I keep ALL of it! It’s multiplying faster since I started making bags to sell on Etsy, so I really need to get it under control. This series is going to […] Read more…
Last week I did a post about sewing machine needles, so this week we’re talking about sewing thread weight. Specifically thread you may encounter when shopping for thread for your sewing machine. I’ll be talking about different ones I have on hand & what I use them for. There is a video that goes along […] Read more…
I had some requests from subscribers to do a video about sewing machine needles & thought a blog post would go along great with that. I’ve found using the correct needle for the sewing project you’re working on will not only give you better end results, it will cause you less frustration when sewing. I’m […] Read more…
Time for the next installation in my Organizing the Maker Stashes series. Today I’m talking about yarn and thread! This will include all types of yarn, embroidery thread, & sewing thread. I decided to put them all together since they are similar in nature. Plus I’m always calling yarn, thread, for some reason! : ) […] Read more…
Did you ever feel like your timing was off? In life it can make for awkward moments that leave people staring at their shoes. In a sewing machine it can take the sewing right out of the machine! I’m going to tell you a story, a story of sewing machine woes that started late Thursday […] Read more…
For this week’s gift ideas I thought I’d do a roundup of sewing posts from past to present. These are all small sewing projects that would make great gifts & not take too much time. Some may even teach you a new trick or two. Let’s take a look at this roundup of sewing gift […] Read more…
It seems like I’ve been kind of here & there lately with the blog & other social stuff. I promise it’s not because I’m neglecting y’all! I’ve been working really hard to get my maker bags ready for an Etsy shop. Being that hurricane Michael ruined my plans to open in mid-October, I’ve been having […] Read more…