Reduce, Reuse, Restitch

05/14/2026

I posted a photo of an apron pattern a year or so ago that generated some interest a couple of months ago. I have been playing around with the pattern ever since. I have to say, I love this pattern! I adapted it a bit and have made a few versions. These are all my prototypes, but I think I landed on the version made with the tan and striped fabric.

I tried to keep in mind my mission to repurpose fabric, but also used fabric that was scraps from other projects - I have a lot of that laying around! This also keeps the cost down considerably! I got a lot of the fabric at thrift stores. It requires 5-6 yards of fabric, so If I were purchasing that at regular price, the materials alone would be $25-$40. I altered the pattern from the original by not actually making button holes - they are just decorative. I found it difficult to get the strap from behind me and up over my shoulders. For some, I tried elastic, but didn’t love that either.

Take a look below and let me know if you are interested! Prices are included below. I can ship for an additional cost if needed.
Reduce, Reuse, Restitch Lisa Naylor McCartyJennifer Fuller RossEmma DeClerck HessHaley MorganCherity RinehartTammy O'Dell WelshansSarah Williams Kuehne

04/17/2026

04/12/2026

04/12/2026

Lots of sewing for Easter and a family baby shower the last couple weeks! Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and graduation seasons are coming quickly? Need a special gift? Let me know how I can help you out!

04/08/2026

You can now purchase many of my handmade items at The Twisted Tree !

03/12/2026

I get asked all the time if I teach sewing lessons. I have one student who sews with me pretty regularly, but I thought with summer approaching, maybe I would offer to teach more. Adults or kids, lessons could be customized for the student’s interests. Want to learn to hem pants? Sew on a button? Just learn how to use your sewing machine? Reach out to me and we can make a plan!

03/08/2026

I know I’m a little biased but how about these crew neck sweatshirts for the whole family? Made from the hospital receiving blanket and embellished with some iron ons! Amari’s is a little big, so she will have to grow into it. Can be made with word of your choice . . . Nana comes to mind!

03/07/2026

Spring is approaching . . . Need a gift for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduation? Spring Cleaning closets and dresser drawers? Want to make something useful from those old t-shirts? Reach out to talk about your ideas!

01/24/2026

More recent projects . . . . I have been doing a lot of sewing and crafting lately for my granddaughter, who will be born next week, as well as some more Christmas projects. I’ll be sewing this snowy weekend to catch up on projects! Have a project you have been thinking about? Let’s talk!

12/31/2025

So many Christmas projects this year! Several new patterns and ideas! I love being creative and trying something different! Let me know if I can help you out! I know I am missing some!