My Homemade Life

Elizabeth tested the new sewing machine on Sunday by making a pillow slip. She was patient when cutting and pinning the fabrics. And the exc...

I recently stumbled upon a used sewing machine at the thrift store. The cost? A whopping $9.48 with a note "Needs Works". Well, so...

Seldom do we follow the traditional school vacation schedules, but this year we did so Jonathan could get a break from classes and visit wit...

I have been wanting an eyeglass case for my sunglasses and since I did not have a pattern I created my own using the case that holds my read...

Elizabeth loves her Christmas puppy... The pattern is pretty simple; I used McCall's 4893. This little one is a Birthday gift for one of...

When I was growing up my mom had a pressure cooker and my grandma had a pressure cooker; so when I found a used one, about 15 to 20 years ag...

Oh my, today's warm weather had me wanting to bar-b-que so I fired up the grill! On the menu was beef ribs and sausages. While the food...