I think shoes are the probably the funnest thing you can sew, but up until making these handmade leather espadrilles, I had only made my Natty Janes Baby Shoes named after this cute girl below. Making adult sized, hard soled shoes seemed like it would be next level difficult, but it was actually pretty straightforward because…
Before I say my final farewell to summer, I thought I would share this crocheted raffia beach bag I made using Wool and The Gang’s Ra-ra Raffia collection. Isn’t that a fun name? They sent me their Bad Romance Bag kit to try out (the whole collection has punny Lady Gaga names). I added black…
From time to time, I like to take a break from my crafting comfort zone, and try a new medium. When Anne from Flax and Twine sent over her new book, Weaving Within Reach, I couldn’t wait try one of her projects. My only previous experience with weaving had been at a crafting conference, where…
I crocheted my first sweater this last spring! Whoo hoo! And it was not as hard as I thought it would be. As a seamstress and crocheter, I don’t know why I had never combined the two mediums and crocheted clothing. Now that I’ve tried it…I’m hooked! (cough, crochet joke ;)). I basically crocheted…
With the kids going back to school next week, we’ve been trying to get in as much beach time as possible. And with the need to bundle up in sweaters means there is no denying that’s almost Fall! While I hate to say good bye to the most glorious time of year, a new back…
Much to my husband’s chagrin, wide leg pants are IN! …and I’m a fan. (poor husband haha) I tried shopping for a pair of ready to wear wide leg pants and had a tough time finding ones that were flattering on me. Then in Forever 21 of all places…let’s just say that the sizing and…
After admiring many images of basket backpacks on Pinterest, and not being able to afford the price tag for most of them, I did what a DIY-er can’t help but do…I made one myself! And it was SO easy! There is no sewing, no gluing… no special skills required. Once you get the materials together,…
