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My husband and I no longer have children living at home, but our empty nest doesn't feel very empty, which is great! Our two adult daughters call often.

I do not work outside the home, but I keep myself busy sewing and maintaining my website and blog. Both

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Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Guide to the different types of sewing machine feet: 1 of 2
When sewing, it is important to know which presser foot to use with the different types of fabric, and sewing machine stitches, available on the market today. Most sewing machines on the market come with several different sewing machine presser feet. If you are sewing straight seams, a regular, standard presser foot will be ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Getting to know your sewing machine: The basics: 1 of 2
When I was first learning to sew, I used several different sewing machines. My husband didn't want to invest a new sewing machine if I wasn't serious about sewing. During that time, I discovered that liking and "bonding" with the sewing machine is very important for seamstresses of all skill levels. When I sewed my first pro... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Sewing tips for making a home-sewn dress look like it came off the rack: 1 of 2
When sewing garments, either for yourself or for someone else, you want the finished garment to look professional, and there are several ways to accomplish this goal. Sewing a garment that fits correctly is very important. However, learning "fit" in sewing is a bit of a challenge, especially for beginning sewers. Many seamst... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Patterns for the home dressmaker: 1 of 2
There may be some very experienced seamstresses who are good at the art of draping and can create their own sewing patterns, but most of us need to follow a commercial sewing pattern when making garments. Fortunately, there are lots of patterns available to sewing enthusiasts today. The most well known pattern companies are ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Sewing projects: Adding a ruffle to a hem: 1 of 2
Some commercial sewing patterns come with a pattern piece for the ruffle, and this makes it quite easy to add the ruffle to a hem because you have instructions and illustrations on the pattern instruction sheet. However, if you would like to add a ruffle to the hem of a dress or skirt you are sewing, it can be done quite eas... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts How to sew with fleece: 1 of 2
Sewing with fleece isn't hard, but it does require some different techniques than sewing with a more stable fabric such as cotton. Fleece is a knit so there is some stretch to this fabric. This particular fabric is very versatile because it can be used to sew clothing such as pants, ski jackets, casual jackets, or winter hat... More..
Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Fun family crafts for Christmas: 1 of 2
Christmas is a special time of year, but it can also be stressful in some ways. Most of us are busy rushing around, preparing for the holiday meal, and trying to find just the right gift for everyone on our list. One way to help alleviate the stress of this time of year is to spend some time with the family by crafting toget... More..
Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts DIY candy bags for Halloween: 1 of 2
The last day of the month of October brings a special treat to children who enjoy Halloween. They get to wear the costume that has been carefully chosen and they have a good excuse to ask for candy. Of course, they must have something special to hold the candy that they will collect on Halloween night. There are many types o... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Sewing projects: How to make your own pillow cases: 1 of 2
Sewing your own pillowcases can be lots of fun, and it is a very easy project for a beginning sewer. Pillowcases can be sewn out of 100% cotton fabric, flannel, or satin. I recommend that beginners sew with 100% cotton fabric or flannel because those fabrics are much easier to work with than more slippery fabrics such as sat... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Sewing projects: Home-sewn holiday gift ideas for your dad: 1 of 2
It can often be hard trying to find just the right gift for dads. However, this doesn't have to be an impossible task, and for sewing enthusiasts, this can be both a challenge and lots of fun! One of the simplest gift ideas to make for dads is a fleece blanket. This can be a no sew project as well. There are fleece panels re... More..