by Patty | Mar 6, 2015 | finished objects, the snugbug closet
Hey sewing bees! Welcome to my new obsession… ok, new-old obsession. Thrifted upcycles, steampunk prairie and anything roses… I’ve got a confession. Until recently, I have not been much for thrifted clothes. I’ve gone through phases of stocking...
by Patty | Feb 16, 2015 | finished objects
Hey kittens! I posted a picture last week on Instagram of a recent sweater upcycle I did… now I’m back with a few how to pictures. The background… once upon a time I lived in the cold, frozen land of Minneapolis. Across from my office was a wonderful...
by Patty | Dec 8, 2011 | tutorials
Morning you long-haired, wooly freak creatures. Sheep. What manner of strange beasts are you? Speaking of sheep, I came across an AWESOME idea for refreshing an old, worn pair of Uggs. Stuff ’em with wool! Here’s my sad, sad pair… They look like they...
by Patty | Jul 13, 2011 | what i wore
A successful fix! I made this skirt last fall (? it was in honor of Mondo from Project Runway!) and the waistband was a flop due to fraying fabric. I didn’t want to trash it, didn’t want to fix it. I finally replaced the waistband with a yoga-style...
by Patty | Jul 13, 2011 | tutorials
Greetings giant soft-shelled turtles. I know you think you’re cool, spending most of your life buried in sand and all, but I think you’re sorta lazy. Also, you totally look like a member of one of the lounge bands in the Star Wars movies. Whatever. Grow a...