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Tutorial: Waxed Cotton
Waxing Cotton. Why? To waterproof something, to add structure, or because you like the look. Waterproofing is the most common reason, but I find it gives items, like bags or totes rigidity that helps them stay sturdy. This waxed cotton tutorial will walk you though all you need to know. In my pervious post I made a woodworking apron and I waxed the cotton. This is how I did it! What You Need mason jar 1/2 beeswax and paraffin wax small brush stove pot water…
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Sewing: Woodworking Apron
My husband loves woodworking and I found this awesome apron on Pinterest, however, I couldn’t buy it anywhere…so, I made one. It’s waxed cotton with leather straps and pockets. Don’t know how to wax cotton? Check out my next post and I’ll walk you though all the steps. It’s easy…time consuming, but easy. For this project, you can use any colours you wish or even heavy blends instead of leather – it’s all up to you. What You Need 1 yard of heavy cotton about…
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Sewing: Pants to Shorts
About two years ago I need some black pants and it’s always difficult to find good ones that don’t fade for a good price. These Banana Republic ones were only 40$ each. I got two. Over the past year I’ve only worn them once (and one pair not at all). I don’t really wear them much anymore. So, why not turn one of them into shorts…easier and quicker than going shopping for some! Here we go – pants to shorts. What You Need pants scissors…
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Recipe: Churro Donuts
Churro donuts! These donuts turned out way better than my last ones – banana chocolate chip donuts. On this recipe I took what I leaned last time and didn’t fill the tin as full. The first batch is still bigger, but the second is perfect – true see though donuts. Like churro? Try my churro waffles – so yummy. Okay, back to the donuts! Ingredients 1/2 a cup and 2 tablespoons of salted butter 1 cup of sugar 2 eggs 3 cups of flour 5…
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Sewing: Racerback Dress
So, about 2 weeks ago I was at a BBQ and this one girl had on this awesome racerback dress. I didn’t know her and she was busy with her two kids, so I didn’t want to intrude. Yes, lululemon. Drats. Why? Because it’s likely sold out! I fell in love with lulu’s in the sun dress. It’s adorable and functional. Could I find it? No. What did I do? I made one (well, kinda). What You Need a racerback tank a skirt you like…
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Sewing: NFL Game Day Pillows
Sundays are for football! These pillows will give your game day some pizzaz and show your team support. Let’s sew up these NFL game day pillows. Using my standard pillow case tutorial, this one is very similar. What You Need fabric – displaying your favourite team matching thread 18 inch zipper machine First – get your fabric. If you don’t live close to your favourite team, you’ll most likely have to order the team print online. For this project I used 2 types of fabric.…
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Recipe: Banana Chocolate Chip Nut Muffins
Banana nut muffins are delicious – this time, I added in some chocolate chips. These banana chocolate chip nut muffins are so yummy. I started with my mom’s banana nut muffin recipe – it’s delicious all on it’s own. Oddly, though, here in Alberta I can’t get the tops as dark as she did in Ontario. Different oven, maybe. Different altitude or climate. Who knows. Either way, they taste just as good. Ingredients 1 cup of sugar stick of butter 2 large eggs 3 large…
