It wasn't necessarily "mending" per se, but it was fiddly hand sewing that needed to be done... for the last three years! When I chose these curtains from Ikea, I thought the "puddled" look would be nice. Yaaaaah, not so much. Even with only two small dogs there is dog hair tumbleweeds that collect in… Continue reading Mending Monday
Category: Mending
Mending Monday – A little of this and a little of that
Fitting little mending projects in here and there as I can. This is what I was able to complete since we last talked about such things: Double seemed up the small tear in the key pocket of a pair of bf's running shorts. Let the hem down in a pair of second hand pants that… Continue reading Mending Monday – A little of this and a little of that
Mending Monday – Boots again…
Yes, the tools are back out. Right after putting the button back on last week, I was in a hurry and managed to fling another button off the boot and across the room. That being said, this is only the fourth time I have had to put a button back on in all the years… Continue reading Mending Monday – Boots again…
2018 Year End Review…
It is the end of the year and I survived. This hasn't been my toughest year, but it tried to be in the running. This blog started in March, so it isn't even a full year to review. Which is OK because my life has been fractured enough that I haven't been able to work… Continue reading 2018 Year End Review…
2019 Historical Sew Monthly Challenges announced!!!
2019 Historical Sew Monthly Squeee!!! I am excited. Last year was a bummer year. I got exactly NONE of the challenges done, in spite of my initial planning to do so many. This year I am GOING to do some (with the intent of doing all)! Here they are: January: Dressed to the Nines: make… Continue reading 2019 Historical Sew Monthly Challenges announced!!!
Mending Monday – Boots
Not all mending is with needle and thread. I have had this pair of Tavistock boots from American Duchess for several years now. I love to wear them, especially in the winter when my ankles get cold. occasionally, when I am buttoning them up (with a button hook) I manage to pull a button… Continue reading Mending Monday – Boots
