I bought these jeans a year ago and have never worn them out in public because they perplex me. Why so tight in the thigh, why so baggy below the knee? These are the questions I ask, because these jeans make no sense. Finally, I decided to fix the manufacturer's mistake, and transform baggy jeans… Continue reading Sewing: Baggy Jeans to Skinny Jeans
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How to Sew a Leather Wristlet
Are we tired of these sewing posts yet? Hmm? If the answer is yes, well. Too bad. It's my blog and I'll sew if I want to. I bought a bag of leather remnants at Hobby Lobby a few weeks ago, and knew immediately what to make - I would sew a leather wristlet. I… Continue reading How to Sew a Leather Wristlet
{Sewing} Bedsheet to Bathrobe
I came across this vintage bedsheet-to-bathrobe tutorial on Pinterest, and oh man. That was right up my alley, because there is nothing better than some of those hideous sheets from back in the day. The tutorial is from Melly Sews. I used a queen sized sheet, and that was plenty big enough for this project.… Continue reading {Sewing} Bedsheet to Bathrobe
How to Distill Rosewater
That's right. We're going to talk about how to make rosewater. (Or how to distill rosewater, to be more precise.) The roses are in bloom, both the wild varieties that grow in northern Wisconsin and the bushes that were planted in the backyard decades ago. Instead of being a normal person and letting them grow,… Continue reading How to Distill Rosewater
DIY Glasses Case Clutch
When I made the hardcover book clutch a few weeks ago, I made this one at the same time. It's a simple clutch made from a glasses case, and it involves spray paint and glitter, so who wouldn't be on board? I mean, really. This is one DIY that I found on Pinterest and didn't… Continue reading DIY Glasses Case Clutch
Black Spruce Hound 