DIY sewing

Resting in God through business

Resting in God through business

Over the past few weeks my heart has been disturbed by controversy.  There isn’t much that disturbs my peace more than controversy. This time the controversy wasn't with a client or with my children, it was something outside of all that. When these things crop up I find myself going over conversations in my mind or writing letters in my head trying to appeal to the other...Read More
Make your own bolster pillows

Make your own bolster pillows

Bolsters can pose themselves as a problem if you have trouble with math but don't worry, a few calcuations will get you headed in the right direction to make your own bolster pillow. When planning for your bolster pillow, determine the lenth of the pillow, these come in increments of two and can be quite long (40" or more) or can be much shorter.  The other measurement...Read More
One point wedding dress bustle

One point wedding dress bustle

Wedding gowns can be bustled a variety of ways. Bustles depend on the preference of the bride and also the style of the dress. This dress had a long train that was shortened but still was quite heavy. I tried several options with the point of the bustle below the thigh area but was not pleased with the look. Every dress is different and the bustle depends...Read More