Diy smock

Shirring is an old technique, I know. (Shirring and smocking aren’t actually originally done with elastic…..but it sure makes things easier. And faster.) Sometimes I assume everyone knows how to do it. But then I get another email asking how to shir (or smock) fabric. So it reminds me I shouldn’t assume…………..because it is …

MATERIALS: 1. Rectangle vinyl tablecloth 2. Bias Tape 3. Large paper 4. old t-shirt STEP 1: Cut the sleeves off the t-shirt and fold it in half. Fold your paper in half. Place the t-shirt on top of the paper with both folded edges touching. Pin the shirt onto the paper to keep it from moving. Trace the outline of the shirt onto the paper using a pencil. Cut the outline. My shirt was bigger than I wanted, so I cut the paper a little shorter. I pinned the paper on top of the shirt afterwards…

It's been a long time since I posted any craft projects. My Mother-in-Law was up helping me with the kids and she wanted to share her ...

Life is going to feel really weird starting next month – with Little C going to grade one and Little A going to preschool a couple of days a week, our home is going to feel so empty! While we’re still enjoying summer to its fullest, we’re also starting to get ready for school time....

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