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Yoga Pant + T-Shirt = Iconic Million Dollar Quartet Jacket
As the summer heat rolls in on July 1, 2025, I find myself reflecting on a creative journey that transformed the ordinary into the extraordinary. This upcycle project, which took many twists and turns, ultimately paid off with a piece that blends nostalgia and innovation: a jacket inspired by the iconic Million Dollar Quartet. The story begins with two unlikely heroes—a rock 'n' roll T-shirt and a pair of grey harem-style knit pants from a Nike outlet store.
The idea sparked
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Learning to Sew Teaches MANY Skills
SCHOLASTIC & LIFE SKILLS TAUGHT WITH SEWING CLASSES At the Sunroom Sewing Studio here in Jackson, TN my students learn a wide variety of...


Two T's = EZ Raglan Peasant Top
As I edit all posts (600+posts, having migrated many over from my 'Old Blog', this Two-T'sinto a Raglan Top jumped out at me from 2019. ...


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Stitch a Chef Apron
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Gift-Making Ideas for Kids to Sew
Since my focus in life these days is teaching kids to sew, and the gift-making season is upon us, here is a collection of ideas for you...


Yoga Band Knit Skirt
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Canvas Tote To Teach Kids To Sew
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Mermaid Blanket for Me & My Doll
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Standing Playing Card Holder
For young card players (and sometimes old as well!), this Holder may just be the key to hours of old-time card playing fun. It makes a...


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This ARM CHAIR ORGANIZER will make a great gift for upcoming Mother’s Day or Father’s Day to keep remote controls, pen, book, magazines...


Toddler Felt Christmas Tree – Grandma’s Gift Sewn with Love
My prayer as I worked to create this Felt Christmas Tree and Ornaments for my granddaughter was that I was creating a family heirloom...


Kid Sewing Project – Colonial Flag Pillow
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Baby Onesie Trim Sewn Technique & Design
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Classic Children’s Clothes to Cherish – and To Pass Down
Classic Children’s Clothes to Cherish – and To Pass Down – something I’m finding I’m pretty passionate about. Though dear Daughter...


Transform a T-Shirt into a Cascade Vest
Inspiration-Improvement-End Result OK – Transforming a T into this cascading vest tickled my brain! Cruising on Pinterest for up-cycle...


EZ T-Shirt THROW Coverlet to Sew
A T-Shirt Throw Coverlet is an EZ memory gift to sew up for giving this graduating season. Know the Designer? Sewing Guild friend, Linda...


Sew an EZ Coaster – Great Kid Sewing Project for Teacher Gift
These EZ Coasters are a great sewing project You can’t beat these easy directions to stitch a coaster set! School will soon be out and...


Twirly Double Skirt Sewing Tutorial
These ‘Twirly Skirts’ are an absolute FAVORITE I’ve made with many girls now here at my Sunroom Sewing Studio. They start to teach the...
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