About Leslie

Leslie is a wife, a mom, and a grandma living in Austin TX. She’s the designer behind Sugar Pie Chic Patterns and wants to spread the word that anyone can sew. Her designs, tutorials, and blog {www.seasonedhomemaker.com} are written with the beginner in mind. When she’s not hording fabric, she occasionally dabbles in her kitchen and garden.

Sewing Blogs I Love

May

2013

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For the last two months I have featured Sewing Books I Love here and here. These books are filled with detailed instructions and lots of photos. What if you don't have a budget for purchasing sewing books? Fear not, there are some excellent sewing blogs that offer a lot of the same information. Today, I thought I would talk about some of the really great sewing blogs out in bloggyland and what makes them so awesome. For instance, some sewing blogs focus on sewing techniques. Other … [Read more...]

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Sewing Books I Love: Part II ~ Advanced Sewing Books

Apr

2013

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Do you secretly dream of designing and making your own clothes? If so, then I have a few advanced sewing books that you might be interested in reading. Last month I introduced you to a few of my favorite beginner's sewing books. Today, I'm sharing my favorite advanced sewing books for those of you who want to expand skills or possibly try your hand at fashion design. I need to give you fair warning ~ some of these books are pretty detailed. However, if you take your time and … [Read more...]

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Sewing Books I Love

Mar

2013

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Looking for some sewing inspiration? Believe it or not, there are many, many wonderful sewing books bursting with ideas. Some books are full of useful tips on how to use a sewing machine. Others include easy-to-follow steps that will guide you to create a one-of-a-kind garment. And, a few are full of sewing secrets that will unlock your own sewing abilities. Today, I'm going to share a few of my favorite sewing books and why I love them. Best of all, most can be found FREE at your … [Read more...]

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LOVE Applique Towel for Valentine’s Day

Feb

2013

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Need a Valentine's Day idea? If you are a regular visitor to my blog then you know I love me some applique. So, I've put together a fun tutorial that includes a Valentine's Day idea and applique. What's not to love? Are you familiar with the Love Sculpture by Robert Indiana? It sits in Love Square in Philadelphia. And, it is one of my favorite pieces of urban sculpture. (source) Totally inspired by the Love Sculpture, I decided to put it on a kitchen towel? Can you see it … [Read more...]

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Pin Cushion Mania

Jan

2013

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I admit it ~ I am completely obsessed with my sewing pins and pin cushions. The reason for this obsession is simple: Different pins have different purposes. Use the wrong pin and you could ruin your project. The thing with pins is they sort of all look alike and if you just throw them in a pin box you are likely to use the incorrect one when you get ready to sew. So, to better keep up with my pins, I’ve devised an inexpensive system. When you purchase sewing pins, they … [Read more...]

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