Child girly apron
Time goes fast… my niece’s daughter is old enough to help with cooking. “Maëlys needs an apron, please”. Tip to match 2 fabrics: wash them together if one rubs off (the decorated fabric was white) => an error which becomes…
Faitmain - Faitcoeur (Handmade - Heartmade)
Done with my hands, from the bottom of my heart
Faitmain - Faitcoeur (Handmade - Heartmade)
Done with my hands, from the bottom of my heart
Tag Sewing
Animals patchwork – Baby blanket
A little boy is born in the family. His dad and mom are veterinarians, I wanted my birth gift to have an animal wink.
Easily fix a trouser back gap
In a few decades we have grown larger and, unfortunately, bigger, so manufacturers have changed the standard sizes of clothing. A criterion has not yet been taken into account: women have an arched back!! Result, often pants have a back…
Funny laundry bag
The ellipse of my previous post was for the bottom of this laundry bag. Our second bird has left the nest Fortunately our daughter is not far but her first year of medical studies doesn’t allow her time for daily…
How to draw an ellipse
I did not resigned, but since five months a nasty (and persistant) right thumb tendinitis prevents me to make any manual activity (and quite anything else as I’m right handed …). Few days ago I completed a project, but since…
Love clover family names cushion
My friend Marie is a great person! Generous and caring she is also a very cheerful person who has been an invaluable support in difficult times. She appreciates the value of “handmade done with love” and for Christmas I like…
Threads and bobbins finally organized
Once upon a time, there was a little girl having fun sorting her mom’s thread spools. But the little girl grew up, and she doesn’t have any more fun with that… There are boxes for bobbins (unusual, see HERE) or…
Another auto document holder
After the minimalist car document holder (HERE), here’s a second more complete model which includes the registration card, the driver’s license and the green insurance card. Despite 30 pics (yes, I counted) I didn’t succeed in showing you the multicolored…
Auto document holder
This minimalist auto document holder contains the registration card and the insurance card. There is not the driver’s license, it’s ideal for families where the car driver often changes. Supplies: – skai fabric, – overhead projector transparent, – bias.
End of year bal
It’s already the end of the school year, and it was the high school bal for my daughter. The theme this year was “bal masqué”. It’s not the most graceful pose, but I was in a hurry while taking photos…
Neck warmer
Last year, my Christmas gifts were knitted, this year it’s sewing time ! Warm and cuddly neck warmers, very useful for bikers…
Two-tone pillow
A use for my tuto “how to sew flat curves”. I was waiting an idea to use the paint I bought in New York.
How to sew flat curves
Usually sewing curves is to make volumes like sleeves. But you can sew flat curves !
Compartmented jewelry pouch
My first jewelry pouch was simple and unsewed. With its 9 compartments, this pouch is ideal when travelling.
Sewing machine pincushion
Not so far ago, I had sewed a thread catcher. But when I use my sewing machine, it’s never in the right place. With this voodoo pincushion I can take off my pins easily without loosing them (and I can…