Category Archives: Sewing for a Teenager

Stash Bohemian Bedroom

Posted on June 2, 2015 by destashification

“Mom, I am moving into an apartment at college.  Can you help me decorate it?” Oh, yes.  Yes, I can. Have Stash, Will Decorate. The desk, chair, and chest of drawers were second hand.  We painted them with two greys.  … Continue reading →

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Fit and Fabulous T-shirt Remake

Posted on February 14, 2015 by destashification

It started as an Old Navy men’s XXL T-shirt.  The Cerulean Blue color caught my eye – and the $6 price tag sealed the deal. McCall’s 6747 was used for the Fit and Fabulous T-shirt.  After cutting apart the XXL … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Top – Just one Shade of Grey

Posted on February 7, 2015 by destashification

Grey and Black have been the colors this winter.  Grey sweaters, black leggings, grey coat…  All very comfortable, but lacking in color. By Valentine’s Day, this monochromatic issue requires attention. So, the search was on for a colorful fabric that … Continue reading →

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Cosmetics and Jewelry Case

Posted on January 30, 2015 by destashification

My daughter actually ASKED me to make her something! She needed a cosmetic and jewelry case that would work for traveling and for the dorm room. We visited The Stash and she selected a Stars and Moon Face fabric.  A … Continue reading →

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Destashification Scarf Hanger

Posted on February 6, 2014 by destashification

Such an Issue…. Many scarves sewn up using Stash Fabrics and the DD’s Infinity Scarf Directions – and no place to hang them. Stash to the Rescue. Materials: 4 – 5 foot long piece of 3″ – 4″ wide ribbon. … Continue reading →

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Animal Hats

Posted on November 13, 2013 by destashification

When the cold wind blows – its time to wear a hat…but not a boring hat! The Stash contains small pieces of fleece left over from other projects. After a web search for ideas, these animal hats were sewn. Many … Continue reading →

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Dorm Room Pillows

Posted on September 21, 2013 by destashification

“I’ve decided to change the colors of my room.” Words that make every Destashifying Mother smile and head to the sewing room. “No more purple and teal.   I think I want blue and yellow.  Send me my blue comforter … Continue reading →

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From Beige to Better. Stash Couture Skirt.

Posted on May 4, 2013 by destashification

This Stash Fabric does not seem to have much to offer. It is, well, beige. A whole lotta beige. However – it does have promise…It is stretch linen.  Even when beige, stretch linen has promise. Perhaps if a Stash Print … Continue reading →

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SOS: Save Our Shorts!

Posted on April 21, 2013 by destashification

We all have them. That one pair of shorts (or pants) that fit “just right.”  The waistband is not too tight, nor is it too high or too low. We wear them around the house, maybe to the mailbox, possibly … Continue reading →

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Stripes Quilted with Bubbles

Posted on October 25, 2012 by destashification

The “I Can’t Sew a Straight Line Quilt” enjoyed its stay at the Long Armed Quilter. With less than 24 hours to wheels up for a trip to  visit the daughter whose claim of not being able to sew a … Continue reading →

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