life lived creatively
Today’s post started because I needed to sew something! I’ve been cleaning & organizing my office & work space for almost a week now & haven’t sewn a bit. This may not be a problem for most people, but it’s a crying shame for me! I needed a sewing fix & it needed to […] Read more…
It’s wonderful Wednesday y’all & time for some DIY fun! I’m still working through my office makeover & those projects will trickle in over time as I figure things out. Right now I needed a DIY planter for my stranded succulents! The ones that were supposed to go in my office planter have been hanging […] Read more…
Plastic drawers are a cheap way to organize spaces, but they’re not always nice to look at. You can remedy this with a little spray paint & decoupage. This is one step closer to a better looking office that I might actually want to work in! Let’s take a look at a plastic drawer makeover […] Read more…
I mentioned in my Monthly Roundup post that I followed along with the Summer Sew Along over at Needle & Foot Fine Fabrics. Since I needed to finish all the edges still, I thought I’d share how I do it. Finishing necklines & arm holes & doing hems is always something I put off! It’s […] Read more…
Man this week has flown by! I’m still knee deep in getting my fabric “collection” under control, so my work space is a little messy. Last month I celebrated my one year blogiversary & my last post was the 160th! That’s crazy! Today, I thought I’d revisit some of my DIY posts from past blog […] Read more…
Today I’m using some fabric leftovers, scrapbook paper, & a repurposed frame to create a Little Miss Muffet framed art piece. There’s also two free printables, so yay! This post is extra exciting for me because I’m joining a group of bloggers for the Craft Room Destash Challenge. Y’all know I need to clean up […] Read more…
Last month I showed y’all how to fix a low neckline with a pleat. Today I’ll show you how to do it by adding a shoulder seam. The method you use really depends on the shirt you’re trying to alter. I’ll discuss how to decide what method to use & finishing seams on knit material. […] Read more…