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Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Da Vinci

Friday File 72

March 31, 2017 by Jennifer Schonhaar

This has been a fantastic week for me sewing-wise. My husband had his first full week back at teaching security so I had extra time which was a good thing.

Our church is putting together a box to send to a young pastor family in the Philippines. I jumped at the chance to have an excuse to sew. I made a messenger bag for the wife and son (eight years old), a pillowcase dress and purse for the daughter (six years old), shorts for the son and a fabric beaded necklace for the wife. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. I designed the purse myself and took pictures so I could share with you all.

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It’s also been an exciting time for my middle daughter who launched her new blog about being fashionable and modest at the same time. It is possible. I know she’d love to have you check it out.

Modestly Styled

This gives me all the excuse I need to keep sewing, knitting, scrapbooking, etc. (Like I needed an excuse!)

Why Crafting is Good for Mental Health

We try to avoid antibiotics so I was happy to find a list of alternatives that we can try next time we have an infection.

15 Natural Antibiotic Alternatives

Here’s the pattern I used for the pillowcase dress…

How to Make a Pillowcase Dress

and the shorts. I thoroughly enjoyed using this pattern. I’ve made pajama pants before so the basic concept was easy, but these have a pocket. I don’t often do pockets and have never done this style. It felt good to learn something new.

Kid Shorts – Free Sewing Pattern

Do you enjoy the challenge of learning a new skill? Have you tried anything new lately?


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Jennifer is the happily married wife of a pastor and the somewhat-tired-but-oh-so happy mum to eight beautiful children. She loves to try new healthy recipes, sew, read to her children, garden and play the piano.
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