The Sewing Studio, where I learned to sew, has a crash course on sale for the next two days for only $35! Check out the deal here.
I’ve wanted to do something with this big window in my kitchen for the past three years, so when I got a gift certificate for my favourite fabric store, I knew the time had come!
These curtains were really simple to whip up—just a hem along all four edges and some tabs at the top to let a little bit more light in when they’re closed during the day. And I might still attach some lace ribbon to the outside edges to use as tiebacks. I was a bit unsure about the soft grey fabric with the brass curtain rod, but loved them both separately so decided they should go together anyway. I’m really happy with the final result!
These past few weeks have been filled with Christmas sewing projects for the family. My mom and cousin both got aprons made from Amy Butler’s Domestic Goddess patterns, and I whipped up a decorative pillow for my grandma. The pillow was my first attempt at sewing an invisible zipper, which I was told was a Very Difficult Procedure when I first learned to sew. After watching a quick tutorial and giving it a whirl myself, I discovered that it’s not only simple, but gives your finished project a clean, more professional look. Whatever did crafters do in the age before YouTube?
