I’m of the opinion that one can never have too many stomachers. They’re like the statement necklace of the 18th century; interchangeable, drawing the eye to the chest *giggle* and worn in the closure of women’s shirt jackets. And because they’re easy to make and need little fabric (yeah, scraps!), I currently have six…and counting! […]
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Sewing an 18th Century Drawstring Bag
After my dogs attacked my prized Pottery Barn duvet cover in the dead center of it (rendering it completely useless as bed clothes), I cut the bottom lining off to use for other projects and saved the decorative top for…whatever may come up. Turns out I have super educated and talented friends who spotted the […]
Sewing 18th Century Pockets
When I made my Claire from Outlander (Season 1) costume last year, I didn’t include pockets in the skirt. Pockets make every outfit magical, from 18th century on. So rather than adding the pockets in the skirt I so desperately coveted, I decided to make a set of traditional 18th century pockets that could be […]
Christmas Cards Upcycled/Repurposed into Gift Tags (DIY)
Don’t throw away those Christmas cards! Not to hoard or anything (that’s what we tell people, but really, this is a judge-free zone), but those cards with the pretty fronts can be reused next year as gift tags. I saw the idea on Pinterest and was happy to find that I already had all the supplies […]
Wine Cork Christmas Ornaments (DIY)
I’m a wine cork hoarder. I collect wine corks from home, restaurants, wine festivals, and winery trips. I love making wine cork crafts with these little wooden memories. The holiday season is no exception, so I have about two dozen wine cork ornaments on my Christmas tree. Wine makes everything more festive! This is a […]
Wine Cork Mouse Ears (DIY)
How can you publicly display your Disney pride AND love of wine while coordinating with a casual chic outfit? DIY custom wine cork Mickey/Minnie Mouse ears, of course! Until recently, I hadn’t visited a Disney park in over 20 years. So while on a recent trip to Disney World for Epcot International Food and Wine […]
Flower Crowns: Not Just for Hippies and Hipsters (DIY)
What looks prettier than barrettes and headbands in someone’s hair? Friggin flowers, that’s what. Hippies and mountaintop maidens have been donning the look for decades, and it’s about time the rest of us caught on. I learned how to make flower crowns at a Houston Blogger Union event a few months ago (thank you, Jillian!) and […]
Quilting Outside the Box
After learning how to quilt with a simple, yet chaotic pattern, I wanted to experiment with scrap quilting. Is it silly to purchase perfectly good fabric, cut it up, and sew it back together? From that perspective, yes, it is silly. But quilting is a therapeutic hobby and an art that I’ll probably never master. […]
Quilting: the Final Frontier
What new hobby does one learn when working full time, making costumes for fun, DIY around the house, and travelling like a rock star? Oh I know: quilting. Said no one…except me! I knew it would be a huge undertaking, even for the smallest of baby quilts. Thankfully I have a friend who sews like […]
How to Increase Your T. Rex Suit Awesomeness
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