sewing
tooling around: let’s table it for now
“How many tables am I going to have to buy you?” asked my husband as he lugged my birthday gift into my upstairs studio. In the week leading up to my birthday I had made the topic of after-dinner conversation the cutting tables on sale at a local sewing store. I may or may not [...]
About the Author
Janice Bear designs unique garters (for offbeat brides, burlesque, Tuesdays…) because she believes everything you wear should be a reflection of you – right down to your underpinnings. To learn more about what she does and why she does it, please visit her blog.
Acute How-To: Simple Baby Mobile
I recently made this super easy and inexpensive {this whole project cost me about $6} mobile for my baby nephew. I have had it hanging from the ceiling in my studio all weekend and love it. I love it so much that I am going to make something similar to spruce up my house for [...]
About the Author
Regina Morrison is the owner of a small handmade accessories business, Acute Designs, and a freelance writer. She recently escaped her 9-5 job and is actively pursuing a life as a handmade business owner. Read about her journey and business on her blog, where she posts daily. She currently lives in San Diego with her husband and two crazy dogs.
Acute How-To: Simple Sew – Pillow Case Dress
I made this little dress for my niece and it was so easy….just like all my other sewing projects. In addition to being a simple sewing project, it was also very inexpensive because I was able to find all my supplies at the thrift store. The total cost of this dress was $3 + about [...]
About the Author
Regina Morrison is the owner of a small handmade accessories business, Acute Designs, and a freelance writer. She recently escaped her 9-5 job and is actively pursuing a life as a handmade business owner. Read about her journey and business on her blog, where she posts daily. She currently lives in San Diego with her husband and two crazy dogs.
Acute How-To: Simple Sew Puppy Purse
This week, I have another simple sewing project for you. This tutorial will show you how to make a cute and handy little bag that you can attach to your dog’s leash to hold plastic bags, your keys, treats, etc. What you will need: 10”x 6” piece of fabric {I used a plain white canvas, but feel free to [...]
About the Author
Regina Morrison is the owner of a small handmade accessories business, Acute Designs, and a freelance writer. She recently escaped her 9-5 job and is actively pursuing a life as a handmade business owner. Read about her journey and business on her blog, where she posts daily. She currently lives in San Diego with her husband and two crazy dogs.
Acute How-To: Simple Sew Cloth Napkins
I love cloth napkins. Not only are they a greener option than paper ones, I just prefer the way they feel. Making cloth napkins is one of my favorite projects for beginner sewers. Even though I learned to sew when I was 10 years old, I rarely advance beyond the “beginner stage” and prefer to [...]
About the Author
Regina Morrison is the owner of a small handmade accessories business, Acute Designs, and a freelance writer. She recently escaped her 9-5 job and is actively pursuing a life as a handmade business owner. Read about her journey and business on her blog, where she posts daily. She currently lives in San Diego with her husband and two crazy dogs.
