Category Archives: Sewing

Bow Tie 101

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Tina Garceau

It all started with my niece’s wedding. I decided it would be nice for my son to wear a bow tie for the occasion, until I went shopping for one and saw how ugly and expensive they were. I thought, … Continue reading →

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Wood Grain Bow Tie

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Tina Garceau

Another idea of what to do with fabric scraps – make a bow tie! This is my first “clip-on” tie. I had a hard time finding the hardware, so imagine my surprise when I walked into Fleishman’s in Queen Village, … Continue reading →

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Lampshade Makeover

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Tina Garceau

I bought this lamp at Village Thrift in North Philadelphia for $1.50 in the mid-eighties. It used to be near my bed, spent time on the kitchen table, and now sits on my desk in the studio. I love that … Continue reading →

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In Case You’re Interested in the How of Things

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Tina Garceau

While most parents dash out to a drugstore to fulfill a narrow expectation of what is acceptable as Halloween apparel for their children, we design, craft and construct complex costumes which we seal our son into like a mummy in … Continue reading →

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Zippered Pouch

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Tina Garceau

Another way to use up the odd pieces in your fabric stash – the zippered pouch. There are a lot of terrific tutorials online, I used this one. With the holidays right around the corner, these pouches make greats gift. … Continue reading →

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Fashionable Cloth Coasters

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Tina Garceau

Ever since America Online stopped stuffing my mailbox with their trial CDs, I really needed coasters! I’m not fond of the brown ring on my desk from my coffee cup, or the puddle left behind by my afternoon chilled beverages. … Continue reading →

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Sewing an iPod Pouch

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Tina Garceau

I made a protective pouch for Joe’s adorable, little 3rd generation iPod Nano.

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Who Doesn’t Love A Bag?

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Tina Garceau

Today’s post features Nancy, pride of the Lone Star State, a self proclaimed bag lady, and a genius!

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Confessions of a Size Queen

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Mrs. Crankipants

When you can’t find what you’re looking for, sometimes you got to DO IT YOURSELF!

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