Pattern: $10.00
Fabric & Notions: $60.00
Being able to say that kick ass coat is something you made? Priceless
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Saturday Giveaway
What is in a basic sewing kit? And what do some of those strange sewing words actually mean?
Repair, Toss or Donate
Everyone has that favorite pair of pants that have worn through, or that shirt that makes you look fantastic that has a rip in the side.
What do you do? Can it be saved?
Laundry Basics
Hopefully you haven’t thrown in a red robe with a load of white t-shirts…and if you did, I hope you like pink.
Here is the main tip. ALWAYS READ THE LABEL.
Tuesday Tip
Three Hampers
Clothing: Buttons & Hems
The next two weeks are all about clothing. How to fix it, how to buy it, how to launder it, and a little bit about how to make it.
Today I going to talk about basic repair. Buttons and Hems.
Saturday Giveaway
This weeks giveaway is a handy dandy measurement conversion chart.
Cookbook Reviews: Top Five Cookbooks
I have so many cookbooks that I use on a regular basis, that it was really hard to narrow it down to the top five. But here goes, and in no particular order….
Basic Kitchen Staples part two: Pots & Pans & Whatnots
With the exception of plates, flatware, glasses, bowls and mugs…what do you need for a basic kitchen set up?
Basic Kitchen Staples part one: Food
Most recipes assume that you have some basics already in the kitchen. Here are two lists, one with the bare basics, and one with slightly more.
Tuesday Tip – Spice Cupboard
Aside from Salt and Pepper, what do you need for a basic spice rack?
3 Simple Recipes
These recipes require very little preparation time, and minimal “chef” skills. After each recipe, there will be a link to print out a pdf. I make no claims about the nutritional benefits of these, just their simplicity.
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