A few months ago I switched back to a feather pillow, as they are the only pillows I've ever used that don't go flat. Instead of throwing the old one away, I kept it. Why? Because you can turn a regular pillow into two throw pillows. (I did not come up with this idea, I… Continue reading Turn a Regular Pillow into Two Throw Pillows
Tag: Sewing
Sewing Pillow Covers
Our couch came with pillows. I hated them. Hate is a strong word, but why in the name of all that is holy do furniture stores throw pillows in with couches? The odds of someone liking the couch and the damn pillows are slim. Why must they do this? Hmm? HMMMM!? Ahem. Sewing pillow covers… Continue reading Sewing Pillow Covers
How to Fix Timing on Vintage Sewing Machines
So. Funny story. Last week I thought my vintage Kenmore Model 48 sewing machine was out of time. I've learned a few things since then. If you think you need to fix the timing on a vintage sewing machine, then read on. A lot of vintage machines...cannot go out of time. Look underneath the machine.… Continue reading How to Fix Timing on Vintage Sewing Machines
Dress to Skirt Refashion
This dress was purchased...last year? Year before? I wore it a grand total of once, because the damn thing is a tent. (OH MY GOD it was two whole years ago. I took pictures.) My general wardrobe rule is that if I don't wear something in 1 year's time, then it has to go. Instead… Continue reading Dress to Skirt Refashion
{How To} Sew a Studded Leather Bag with Fringe
First, let me just say that taking any sewing advice from me is not the greatest idea. I am not so good with the needle and thread. But ever since buying a 5-lb. bag of leather remnants, all I've wanted to do is sew a leather bag. And then another one, and another one. I… Continue reading {How To} Sew a Studded Leather Bag with Fringe
