Twirly Skirts: A Simple Sewing Tutorial

On March 6, 2012, in Budget-wise, DIY Projects/Gifts, Sewing, Sewing, by Glenda Embree

My granddaughters are at the peak of their “princess stage”.    All four of our own girls have gone through it and what fun it is for a mom (or a grandma) to get to participate while they still love the frills and ribbons, lace and bows, twirly skirts and everything girlie and feminine.  The [...]

Make Your Own Fabric Flower Hair Clips: a Quick Easy Sewing Tutorial

On February 3, 2012, in Budget-wise, DIY Projects/Gifts, Sewing, Sewing, by Glenda Embree

I recently made each of our granddaughters adorable new “Twirly” Skirts with my new Brother CS6000i sewing machine and I wanted to do something for their hair that would match.  I love all the flower hair clippies you see, around; so I decided to try and do something like that.  I used fabric scraps left [...]

Gift Idea and Tutorial for Your Homemade Holiday: Vintage Aprons

On November 10, 2010, in Budget-wise, Frugal, Fun Family Activities, Sewing, by Glenda Embree

It’s great to do Christmas on a budget and be frugal with gift giving, but I also want the gift to be special and/or useful — well received and liked.  What’s the point of saving money on items that get stuck on a shelf or hidden away as soon as the wrapping is cleared away?  [...]