To celebrate the one year anniversary of Go Gingham, I’m giving away this sweet, adorable wallet. This wallet is made by the very talented Meg, of Meg Expressions. Meg sews her one-of-a-kind designs out of recycled fabrics from one of my favorite haunts, The Goodwill Clearance Center otherwise known as “the bins.” All of her… Continue reading Anniversary Celebration Giveaway
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Sewing and mending is sustainable.
Homemade Lunch Bags
Back to school means school lunches. If you or your student needs a lunch bag and you're not interested in the designs offered at the store, you can easily make these homemade lunch bags. These lunch bags are easy to clean, too. They can be wiped down or filled with warm, soapy water for a… Continue reading Homemade Lunch Bags
Shower Curtains
Ask Sara question: This question comes from a very stylishly, frugal friend. Bridget asks, “What do you suggest for a shower curtain that lasts? Do you use a cloth one so it can be washed? I despise the plastic ones that you have to throw away after a while!” For shower curtains, I use both… Continue reading Shower Curtains
How to Make Awnings
Keeping a house cool in the summer can be expensive. Awnings are a great way to keep your home cooler while not increasing your electrical bill. Anytime you can create a barrier between the sun and the outside of a window, the inside of your home will stay dramatically cooler. We had a retractable awning… Continue reading How to Make Awnings
How to Fix Outdoor Chairs
I’m always on the look out for chairs that no one else wants. Chairs that have torn seats, missing parts or wobbly legs are easy to find. Sidewalks, garage sales, and second-hand stores are wonderful resources for broken down chairs. If you’re willing to do a little sewing, oiling or putting a fresh coat of… Continue reading How to Fix Outdoor Chairs
How to Make a Harry Potter Cape
Kids love to dress up and play pretend games. Having dress up clothes around your home is an easy way to encourage that type of play. When the “Harry Potter” books started being read out-loud in our family, our kids were smitten with the characters and all of their adventures. Who doesn’t love Harry, Ron,… Continue reading How to Make a Harry Potter Cape
How to Remove Tags from Clothing
If you’ve ever received a pile of hand-me-down clothing from me, you’ve probably wondered: Why does none of the clothing have tags in the back of the garment? Tags in clothing drive me nuts! If they drive you crazy, too, you’ll love these easy steps to removing those pesky tags while not damaging your clothing.… Continue reading How to Remove Tags from Clothing
How to Make Jeans Smaller
Remember our trip to “The Bins” and the stack of clothing I bought for $18.20? My family loved everything but several items needed altering. Altering clothing, especially jeans, is easy and takes very little time. The jeans, which were brand new Gap women’s jeans, were too wide at the leg for the wearer, who wishes… Continue reading How to Make Jeans Smaller
Sew Your Own iPod Cover
When I see the vast assortment of plastic covers for iPods, phones, and other electronic devices, I shake my head. Why pay money for something that can be made for very little cost and requires very little effort? You can sew these on your regular sewing machine. These covers and holders are made from double… Continue reading Sew Your Own iPod Cover
Lights, Camera, Action!
Big news at Go Gingham! Fusion NW was at our home recently to film a couple of segments for their show. Fusion NW airs locally in Portland on KOIN 6, Saturday mornings at 8am. It was very exciting and even inspired me to do a little house cleaning before the crew arrived. The first segment… Continue reading Lights, Camera, Action!
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