I love white sheets. Love, love, love them. But, I looked at my bed the other day and thought “How boring.” So, I did what any sewing nut would do–I dug in the stash and pulled out some fun pieces to update my pillowcases.
These pillowcases are easy to make, they wash well, and they added just a bit of color to my bedroom. Plus, they are pretty!
The link to the instructions is here.
Have you met Indie Sew? I don’t even know how I stumbled across the site, but I quickly fell in love. Just in time to start my Fall Sewing!
Yes, I know we are a few months into Fall on the calendar, but temperature-wise, we are just now getting here. Fall Sewing is my favorite. The colors are richer, the fabrics are more luxurious.
My closet is a hum-drum of a lot of the same old things. My Stitch Fix subscription started in April and I’ve loved it. It has allowed me to stretch my style, but unfortunately, most pieces are a little out of my budget. (That said, do give it a try. I find something I love in every box and it’s super easy!) But…my last Fix had a perfect white silk shirt that I knew I could build a wardrobe from!
So, white shirt + fall sewing = what kind of wardrobe? Well, I started with this pin of 15 outfits made from Target pieces. Cute, appropriate for my 29+yo self, and very much my style. I loved each of these looks and I knew I already had a few of the pieces. Here’s the run-down:
I have:
I need to make:
To buy:
So, what does all this have to do with Indie Sew? How about their Fall Collection. A set of 6 patterns fill the needs on that “Need to Make” list above.
Here’s my fall sewing list:
****The Stitch Fix link is an affiliate link. I’ll get a little credit if you decide to sign up. The other links are just happy finds that I’m sharing with you.
Hey Y’all! My next sewing class is a 2-part class where I’ll teach you how to read a pattern. We’ll create a pair of PJ pants that are super comfy and easy to stitch up. If you are confident threading your machine and stitching a seam, then you are ready for this class. The class starts Monday, November 17 at 6:00PM at LSUS.
Sign up here!
Happy Birthday Daddy!
Top: Daddy probably in 1950
Middle: Daddy with Pa
Bottom: Daddy with Aunt Debbie and Grandma Russell
Have you discovered Craftsy? It’s a website full of on-line classes teaching many different crafts-sewing, photography, cake decorating, etc!
These free sewing classes are a great place to start exploring Craftsy and learning something new:
Bag-Making Basics: Drawstring Bag and Bucket Bag
++NOTE: I’m not affiliated with Craftsy in anyway. I just think everyone should know about free sewing classes!++
So, I blinked and summer happened. And now it’s over. It’s the weekend before we go back to school! Already. Yikes!
Back to school this year means:
1. Monograms. Lots and lots of monograms. My new machine is getting quite the workout. And I’m very excited about that. While I’m doing a lot of the traditional monograms, this stacked monogram seems most popular this year with the boy Mommas.
Girls are split between the traditional fancy circle and the preppier circle. Which do you like?
2. Morning Routines. I created these printables a few years ago and they are still in use around here.
The kids are expected to wake up, spend time alone with God, get dressed for the day, eat a good breakfast, make their beds, pack school bags and swim bags, and pick up any dirty clothes. While our house was on the market, knowing the kids’ rooms were made up for day was so helpful!
3. Lunches. This is always interesting. We start off well, but by mid-October, it will be sandwiches. Everyday. 5 days a week. For the rest of the year. I’ve turned to Pinterest for a few ideas this year. Maybe we’ll make it to mid-Novemebr before we hit the sandwich stage! Follow Salinda’s board Back to School – Lunches on Pinterest.
4. Printables. I always love the printables we find at the beginning of the school year. Check out this one for a great monogram. These are a few of my favorite lunch box notes.
5. Pictures. Pictures. Pictures. Last year, I snapped a picture with my phone of the kids every day. I uploaded them to instagram with a daily count. At the end of the year, I found this great shop to print a collage for me. Super quick too! It’s a fun memento from the 3rd and 6th grade year. The kids are trying to think of something fun to do next year.
