Sewing for your family or hospitals in need? While these handmade face masks are not N95s or surgical grade, they can help extend the life of a surgical mask used by nurses every day. The typical protocol is to change your mask every time you see a new patient. In this healthcare crisis, nurses are … [Read more...]
Crafts
Recreating the Dolley Madison Empire Waist Red Dress
Being a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution for the last ten years, as well as a seamstress means that I love to create historic items. A few years ago, just after Scarlett was born, I entered all the "undergarments" I had sewn for a 1776 Garden Walking Gown into a Fabric Arts … [Read more...]
Scary Stories to Tell In The Dark (2019)- Review
Ready to be creeped out? I know that if you're my age, you remember the original books of the same title, with stories that were scary, but with images and illustrations that STILL HAUNT YOU TO THIS DAY. In fact, my husband recently found an original copy of the book (the newer versions don't always … [Read more...]
The Addams Family – Family Costumes
Get ready to snap your fingers! THE ADDAMS FAMILY (2019) animated movie is here! On Friday, October 11th, the kooky family is back on the big screen in the first animated comedy (rated PG, 105 minutes) about the kookiest family on the block. Funny, outlandish, and completely iconic, the Addams … [Read more...]
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Trunk or Treat with Mousketeer Costume
Looking for a Disney Trunk or Treat idea? I've got you covered with an easy Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Trunk or Treat with a Mousketeer costume! It cost me only my handout items (Mickey Mouse stickers), a piece of poster board, and my balloons. Everything else I already had! (Affiliate Links are … [Read more...]
No Sew, No Glue Cat Toy Tutorial with Secret Life of Pets 2
I'm fairly certain that I'll be a crazy cat lady when I'm older. And I'm totally okay with that. While we only have one cat right now, I'm a bleeding heart when I see strays, adopt-ables and other kitties that just need loving. That translates into spoiling Kitty rotten and making sure … [Read more...]
Free Knotty Bow Headband Pattern
I've found a new love outside of my custom Disney dad caps for the Parks! It's the Knotty Bow Headbands! They are so lightweight, don't crease your hair or give you a headache! Customize your look with the hundreds of nerdy Disney, Star Wars, Harry Potter or geek fabrics from the quilting section … [Read more...]
Mad Madam Mim Disneybound Costume
Ready for a deep cut? In 2018, I wore a Mad Madam Mim Disneybound Costume hybrid to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. Plenty of folks in Magic Kingdom recognized the outfit, thanks to my long purple hair and my red makeup spots, so I consider it a Disneybound well done! Here's how I built … [Read more...]
