When it comes to having chairs and sofas redone, there’s usually two choices: slipcover or reupholster. But, which to choose? Either will give you a lovely end result – a new outside garment for a piece of solid furniture - but slipcover or reupholster? Having this type of sewing work done for you can be… Continue reading Slipcover or Reupholster? Which to Choose?
Tag: do-it-yourself projects
Blogging Tips for New Bloggers
People always ask me how my blog is doing and their follow-up question is, “Are you making any money at it?” I have an answer to that question and it’s got 11 parts but here's the bottom line: I’m having fun creating a business out of what I’m passionate about. It’s so wonderful to have… Continue reading Blogging Tips for New Bloggers
How to Make New Candles from Old Candles
“In case you ever want to live off the grid,” was the answer I gave my 15-year-old son as the reason he should make candles with me. As you can imagine, this was met with a jaw-dropping, wide-eyed dazed look that comes from a teen who would like nothing better than to be plugged-in and… Continue reading How to Make New Candles from Old Candles
Sewing Machine Tune-Up
My longtime friend and fellow sewer, Lisa, e-mailed me recently with a question. Lisa wrote, “I'm wondering with all the sewing you do, do you do your own sewing machine tune-ups? Or is there a good deal around town?” Short answer: I do my own now but I’m not allowed to disassemble items that have… Continue reading Sewing Machine Tune-Up
How to Knit Men’s Ties
This is a guest post from my sweet sister, Mary, who is getting married next month. She's a fabulous knitter and shared about the floral bouquet for her wedding, which she also knitted, earlier this month. Do you want to be hip and have your very own knitted tie? It’s easier than you think. A… Continue reading How to Knit Men’s Ties
Hanging Pictures
Hello, Go Gingham readers - I think Sara's awesome blog has grown to a point that her fans deserve a name. A name like the... "GoGo's," or "Gingles," or "Ginglers," or GoGings," or "Gingheimers. Something frugal, fancy, and fun! Maybe we could surprise her with some ideas...send in your suggestions in a comment below! Okay - That was… Continue reading Hanging Pictures
Dining Room Table Ping-Pong
My dining room table gets a workout. Even though we eat dinner at it every evening, it also doubles as a spot for homework, art projects, and ping-pong. Yes, ping-pong. We don’t have a separate ping-pong space in our house – ok, I’m sure I could find one in the basement – but ping-pong tables… Continue reading Dining Room Table Ping-Pong
The Elastic Stirrup Solution
After you read this, I predict that you are going to wish you had thought of this yourself! Most likely, you'll want to forward this to 10 friends and say "Why didn't we think of this?" (Yes, please do that - we love readers! Thank you! ) This Plenty Perfect solution is so simple and… Continue reading The Elastic Stirrup Solution
Personalizing a Wedding
Your wedding day is a special day. It is the union between your beloved and you. Every relationship is unique and deserves unique recognition. Since my fella sprouts from Kansas, I hail from Oregon, and we reign in Alaska; we have decided on a super simple ceremony. Just the parents will be here, local family… Continue reading Personalizing a Wedding
Happy Independence Day
Happy Independence Day! As our country celebrates its independence, I wanted to share with you my Flag Day Tablecloth that can dress up my dining room table for all the summer holidays. After I did the post with directions on how to sew this very patriotic tablecloth, a reader requested I share how the tablecloth… Continue reading Happy Independence Day
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