How To Make A Skirt From Two Pair Of Jeans ~ Tutorial

February 7, 2012 By 23 Comments
jeans into skirt tutorial

  I have received so many requests for a tutorial on how to make a skirt from 2 pair of jeans, I thought it would be a perfect way to begin my sewing tutorials! I hope you enjoy it! And remember "It's sew easy!" (You can click on the pictures to make them bigger!) 1. Start with 2 pair of pants. One pair will be used for the base of the skirt and the second pair will be used for the triangle insert between the legs. I like to use similar colors. 2. First take the pair of jeans that will be used for the triangle inserts. Cut open the legs along the inside seam. 3. Cut off the bottom hem on each leg. 4. Cut … [Read more...]

Filed Under: homemaking, modesty, sewing tutorials Tagged With: , ,

I control the atmosphere of the household! Who knew?

August 17, 2011 By 2 Comments

We have our two 16 year old nephews stay with us most of the summer, usually five out of every seven days. It's so much fun having them and my house seems to come alive with them.As I have mentioned before I am NOT a multi-tasker. I get a little OCD with some things and completely forget about others. So I started list making, what has to be done and what I would like to do. I put down the must do's first and after I accomplish those I move on to the fun stuff, what I want to do! :) If you read my post last week called A Fumbling Chef, then you would know there are days when I am completely frazzled! But thankfully not everyday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: family, homemaking, joy

A Fumbling Chef!

August 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment

During the summer we have our two 16 year old nephews with us 5 days a week. Our home transforms from laid back and quiet to hectic and crazy, and we love every minute of it. Well ... almost every minute! One of the places I have struggled the most is in the kitchen. It seems that I barely get the dishes washed and the kitchen clean from lunch and then I am already starting supper again. I've never been a good multi-tasker and so this is what cooking spaghetti was like at the beginning of the summer ...I start cooking the hamburger and get water boiling. I remember to season the meat and am so … [Read more...]

Filed Under: family, homemaking

30 Days of Praise … Day 23 – Kids In The House

July 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Welcome to "30 Days of Praise!" Every once in a while I go into a month long journey of fasting, praying and praising. It helps me re-commit my life to Christ, keep my priorities in order, slow down from the craziness of everyday life and take time to really listen to what God wants to tell me. I am always amazed and excited where my journey takes me, and this time I will be journaling everyday and sharing my experiences with you. Day 23~I've been enjoying my two 16 year old nephews more then usual this summer and they are keeping me busy. It is so amazing how different life is with children in my home. There is so much more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: family, homemaking

30 Days of Praise … Day 20 -

July 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Welcome to "30 Days of Praise!" Every once in a while I go into a month long journey of fasting, praying and praising. It helps me re-commit my life to Christ, keep my priorities in order, slow down from the craziness of everyday life and take time to really listen to what God wants to tell me. I am always amazed and excited where my journey takes me, and this time I will be journaling everyday and sharing my experiences with you. Day 20~Today is Monday, usually the day I get alot done, but for some reason I don't feel like I have accomplished much today. I am so tired from such a busy weekend that I just want to crash. I've puttered a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: homemaking

30 Days of Praise … Day 18 – A Servant For Christ

July 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Welcome to "30 Days of Praise!" Every once in a while I go into a month long journey of fasting, praying and praising. It helps me re-commit my life to Christ, keep my priorities in order, slow down from the craziness of everyday life and take time to really listen to what God wants to tell me. I am always amazed and excited where my journey takes me, and this time I will be journaling everyday and sharing my experiences with you. Day 18~I am so tired this weekend! I have been so busy working for God all week and the weather has been in the 90's to boot! A short recap of my week:Sunday - sleep in and church all afternoon.Monday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: homemaking, ministry