Suzy Homemaker Apron - Tutorial
And here is a simplified sketch of the apron (I didn't use a pattern.) A - Neck and Waist ties - Finished size* 1" x 18" - Two layers each: Cut 8 (Light Pink)B - Top Ruffle - Finished size 18" x 1.5" - Two layers: Cut 2 (Light Pink)C - Top - Finished size 12" x 10" - Two layers: Cut 2 (Bright Pink)D - Waist - Finished size 18" x 2" - Two layers: Cut 2 (Light Pink)E - Skirt - 28" x 21" - Single layer: Cut 1 (Bright Pink) F - Skirt trim - Finished size 28" x 1.5" - Two layers: Cut 2 (Light Pink)*Add at least 1/2 inch seam allowance to the finished measurements for the size you'll need to cut out. 1. I sewed A and B up, right sides together (leaving a small opening) like a pillow and then turned them out and topstitched them.2. I sandwiched the top ruffle (B) and neck ties (A) between the right sides together of the top and stitched it up like a pillow.3.
The Best Free Apron Patterns on the Net!
I love aprons. Not only are they practical (I always end up with flour head to toe if I neglect to wear one), but they tend to keep me on task. And these days, there are so many fun aprons available, it's tempting to acquire a whole collection for every mood and whim. My favorite aprons have full coverage, long straps for tying, and never need ironing. The latter is one reason I love aprons made of quilted fabric. Besides, if you're like me and you can never find a pot holder when you need one, a good quilted apron can double as one. There's quite a market for aprons these days, and many of the most attractive ones are costly. Simple hostess apronVintage tie half apronFrilly apron Scrappy apronSassy apron For KidsKids chef apronQuilt block girl's apronChild's bandana apronGirl's ruffle half apronMother-Daughter apronsGirl's Edwardian apron For MenMan's grilling apronMartha Stewart's chef apron
Kitchen Cleaning Help
Read these 21 Kitchen Cleaning Help Tips tips to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. Each tip is approved by our Editors and created by expert writers so great we call them Gurus. LifeTips is the place to go when you need to know about Cooking tips and hundreds of other topics. Old Toothbrushes Come in Handy Save those old toothbrushes. Microwave Cleanup Cooking tips: clean up time! Cleanup Greasy Dishes To cut grease and odor on dishes when doing kitchen cleaning, add a tablespoon of vinegar to your hot soapy water. Cleaning your oven Kitchen cleaning help: To remove grease from inside your oven when doing kitchen cleaning, put a small pan of ammonia in the oven in the evening, and then close the oven door. Removing Melted Plastic From Your Glass Cooktop It happens. A Pantry Problem Solver Sometimes the solutions to your problems are as close as your pantry shelf. Egg on the Floor If you drop an egg on the floor, cover it with salt and leave it alone for a couple of minutes.
Sailor's Knot Bracelets :: Etsy Blog
With fall days of colored leaves, chunky sweaters and spiced cider in our future, it’s just about time to pack up the beach gear until next year. Luckily, it doesn’t have to be summer to rock these stylish (and easy to make) nautical bracelets. I’m Simone of Groundsel, and a member of Etsy New York Street Team team. So, read on, and get knotty… Supplies you’ll need: 3.5 yards of twine14 ounce can for a smaller bracelet or a 20 ounce can for a larger bracelet. Directions: Step 1: Wrap one end of the twine around the can to shape an X. Step 2: Wrap the long end of the twine around the can again and bring it up to the middle of the X. Step 3: Next, move the upper left leg of the X over the right leg of the X to create an oval shape. Step 4: Pull the long end of the twine through the oval shaped opening you just set up. Step 5: Turn the can a bit and you will see that the oval shape has created another X shape. Step 6: Repeat steps 3 through 5 until you get to the beginning of your project.
Ruler Growth Chart
I have been seeing these wonderful ruler growth charts on blogs and Pinterest. The first one I saw was here: Love it! Easy to follow instructions and great pictures! Of course I had to make my own and make it a little bit different. Here is what you need: A 6 foot 10"x1" or 8"x1" board (I used a 10"x1") Printed off large numbers in different fonts. Start with sanding down the board and the sides: Wipe all the dust off and print off your numbers: Here is a picture of my numbers 1-6, plus the smaller numbers. Notice the tape measure laying on the floor next to the board? After I laid out my design and taped down the pattern, I used a pen to trace the design onto the wood: You need to press really hard, because you want to make an indention of the outline onto the wood. Here you can see the number two that was traced onto the wood. One it gets close to the edge of the design the wood will absorb the stain up the indention.
Four Homemade Cleaners
This was easier than I thought it would be. One of Betsy’s goals for the year was to ditch some of our standard cleaners that we use around the house and make them! Honestly, I was a bit skeptical about this project mainly because I wasn’t sure that homemade cleaners would really get the job done. And my lovely wife is a bit of a neat freak so there’s no way she would use something that didn’t perform well. So a couple of weekends ago she went out and bought a few staple ingredients and some empty spray bottles and we spent a few minutes mixing up four different homemade cleaners that have since replaced 90% of the cleaners we use around the house. For the last few weeks we’ve been using them now and I’ve been so impressed by how well they are working, I thought I’d share them all with you in case any of you are interested in ditching the chemicals. The Cost of Cleaning. Basic stuff. Really Clean Cleaning. The Basics. - Homemade: How to Make 100′s of Everyday Products Mixing the Solutions.
DIY Solar Lamp: Make Your Own Eco-Friendly Sun Jars
The principle is simple and seductively clever: solar lights that store energy during the day and release light at night. These can be purchased ready-made in a variety of colors (yellow, blue and red) but they can also be built at home. A simple, less-technical approach involves buying a conventional solar-powered yard lamp and then essentially harvesting it for key pieces to put in a jar. This is simply a way of taking an existing solar lamp design and appropriating its parts to make something more attractive for display around a house or home. A more electronically-savvy individual can take the more complex route and built a solar lamp from the ground up using small solar panels – though the aesthetic result may not be as impressive. Whatever route you choose to go, these are fun and sustainable gadgets that make it easy to go green, automate the process of turning on lights at night and can add some color to your porch, patio, garden or windowsill.
Canvas Silhouette Updates
Remember those canvas silhouettes of my kids I made last year? The plan was to update them once a year to keep track of how the kids are changing. I love how Charlotte went from a little no-neck baldy to a wild-haired darlin' in just one year's time. Here's a list of supplies you'll need: Here's the step-by-step: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Then I used the templates I made from the photos to trace onto the back of a vinyl sheet (see above & below). The extra step of tracing onto vinyl really saved me a lot of stress when it came to painting the profiles onto the canvas. Next, simply stick the vinyl cut-out to the center of the canvas. Pardon all the smudges on my kids silhouettes. P.S.
