Tag Archives: sewing for kids

Bag of Tricks

Posted on March 18, 2011 by

Mending, as with everything else, comes with its own learning curve, shortcuts, and secrets that you pick up along the way, and we’re sharing some of our favorites with you here: Continue reading →

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The Mender’s Toolkit

Posted on March 8, 2011 by

March is Mending month here at Embrace the Penny, so gather all your less-than-new, less-than-perfect garments and accessories and let’s get started!

Normally, this is where I would talk about ‘the right tools for the job’. Here’s the kicker with mending, though – there are no right tools. There are easier and harder ways to fix things, but there is no official rule book here. If it stays fixed, you did it right. If it looks cute, even better! While there are no right tools, here are a few items that you could keep on hand for quick fixes: Continue reading →

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March Mending Madness!

Posted on March 3, 2011 by

For parents with young children at home, learning how to mend clothes, bags, and shoes is a skill – really, a collection of skills – worth developing. Over the next four weeks, Jo and I will be sharing strategies and tips so that you can feel less despair when you see your child’s sweater sleeve begin to unravel or detect a thinning spot on the knee of a beloved pair of jeans.
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Kids’ Clothes Week Challenge, Day Seven

Posted on September 26, 2010 by

We finish the week with plans for a collection of earflap hats and… well, more hats. Continue reading →

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Kids’ Clothes Week Challenge, Day Six

Posted on September 26, 2010 by

On Day Six, we limp along to the finish line, Jo with her crochet hook and Wendy with some mending. Continue reading →

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