Knittingprose

conquering a world of spills, crafts and bills

Sheets to skirts…

| February 17, 2011

I love sewing.  I just wish I had more time to do it.  My girls adore the skirts and aprons I make for them and it’s a wonderful way to save on clothing purchases.  A nice long skirt will run you $15 – $30 for a child’s size.  When I have to do some clothes [...]

A couple skirts…

| September 8, 2009

After the success of the twirly skirt I decided to attempt an adult skirt.  I was able to get three crisp white heavy linen sheets at the Goodwill for $2.00 each.  They are perfect – no spot or tear.  I used part of one to make another child’s apron.  This one, though seen here being [...]

Making aprons

| August 20, 2009

This week I made some aprons for my girls.  They are 8 years old and 5 years old.  We have always been committed to teaching our girls to dress modestly and to explaining why they need to do so.  Our oldest girl, Abs, has been having a very difficult time lately with her dress.  It [...]