DIY sewing

Finding the strength to be a work at home mom

Posted on May 18, 2018April 1, 2023 by Naomi

There are seasons of business, and child rearing when I feel overwhelmed. When phone calls come from clients needing projects for a certain deadline makes me want to rise to the challenge. One of my greatest drives is the desire to serve or to help. I want to rush to help every person and every situation. It might be the brides who realized her dress didn’t fit...Read More

Secrets for Altering Your Prom Dress Straps: Get Ready to Shine

Posted on May 14, 2018April 1, 2023 by Naomi

There are many reasons why the bodice of a dress doesn't fit properly. One of the simplest alterations is when the straps are too long. Several problems occur when the straps are too long lack of support for the bust gapping in the back as the straps bow outward the straps fall off the shoulders The best way to check the fit is to pin fit the...Read More

Altering Pants: How to make the leg narrower

Posted on May 10, 2018April 1, 2023 by Naomi

Have you ever had a pair of jeans that fit perfectly in the waist and hips but you just didn't like the width of the leg? Maybe they flare at the bottom or maybe they are straight leg and you want them to be tight at the bottom. In a few simple steps you can make the pants legs narrower. I've created a printable tutorial for you...Read More

A perfect house for a home business

Posted on May 7, 2018April 1, 2023 by Naomi

I pushed the cleaning cart into the laundry room, weary after a long day of work as manager of a convenience store. Now I was almost completing my final laundry room in the 100-unit senior complex where my husband and I were superintendents. As I entered the room the bright flowers in the adjoining lot, three stories below me caught my eye. Rhododendron, peonies, candles from heaven and a crab apple...Read More