The Charlotte Letters

Pattern Changes

2012-01-28T16:37:00.002-06:00

Starting the beginning of February you will be able to download some of my already existing patterns from Craftsy as well as the other sites I have offered for download.

Pillow Mattress Tutorials

2012-01-02T03:00:00.000-06:00

If you frequent Pinterest you will recognition this Pillow Mattress. image from: Pinterest I have found two sites that give great how-to tutorials on how to make these Pillow Mattresses. image from: Southern Disposition Pillow Mattress Tutorial - (from a duvet cover) image from: No Rest For The Creative Pillow Mattress - Method I - Using 58/60" wide fabrics The Pillow

12 Ways To Tie A Scarf

2011-12-31T11:56:00.002-06:00

image from: scarves.net More ways to tie a scarf because who doesn't like wearing a scarf. Via Scarves.net

Black Beards

2011-12-28T10:58:00.000-06:00

I have been wanting to make the boys some beards for play for awhile now. On Christmas Eve I decided that I could easily make some up and have them ready for them in the morning to wear. Black Beard Daniel Black Beard Christopher Black Beard Daddy Black Beards Mommy & Daddy

Make Your Own: Baker’s Twine!

2011-12-22T03:00:00.000-06:00

The Frugal Crafter has a post explaining how to make your own bakers twine and it is just the neatest thing. Being crafty myself I never really gave much thought to making my own, until now! image from: the frugal crafter Jump on over to The Frugal Crafter and see for yourself.

love this

2011-12-21T03:00:00.000-06:00

image source unknown I don't know where this came from but I think it is pretty darn funny, it hits home for me and the struggle I have trying to get my boys to keep their uniform shirts tucked in. If you know the source please share so I can give them the credit.

Why not to buy double

2011-12-20T03:00:00.000-06:00

Buying two or more of the same pattern for your kids because they are not the same size, don't, only buy one! If the envelope has all the sizes one is all you need, if it does not go ahead and buy one for the next set of sizes. Here is why, I learned this only by trial and error and making the mistake of cutting out a pattern that was the wrong size. With all my boys their sizes

Simple Way: Adding Seam Allowance

2011-12-19T03:00:00.000-06:00

Like others I love to make clothing from pattern catalogs but almost all of the time the patterns exclude the needed seam allowances. I found this cool trick a few months ago for adding the seam allowances by accident and forgot to post it for the rest of you. Image and Idea from: five green acres Sense the distance between two pencil tips held side-by-side equals 1/4" and most all

Bobbin Organisation Idea

2011-12-17T16:02:00.000-06:00

image from: hoppo bumpo Here is a neat idea from Hoppo Bumpo for keeping bobbins and spools together and all she uses is a simple rubber band.

Braided Fleece Edging

2011-11-28T17:06:00.001-06:00

This is the "NO KNOT" way to finishing up a fleece blanket and I think it is the cutest way I have seen as of yet! Helping Little Hands has the wonderful tutorial on how its done it is called "Braided" Fleece Blankets Tutorial.

Army Guy

2011-11-02T03:00:00.000-05:00

Daniel was a Four Star General for Halloween, and did he play the part. This was a fun costume to make, I had never messed with patches before and got to use them of this. There are 4 star patches on his right front, 1 eagle patch on his left front, and 2 flags one one each sleeve. He borrowed his daddy's bandana for his head. Pattern for the top: Ottobre 3/2009 "FREEMAN" What a

The Doctor Is In

2011-11-01T17:34:00.000-05:00

Just a few Pictures to show off what I made Christopher for Halloween this year. He wanted to be a doctor with only the scrubs, but I thought that people might think that he was a nurse so I added a coat. He is holding one of the many med syringes from when he was hospitalized over a two months ago for RSV. He has been so impressed with doctors and respiratory therapists that he knew that

Quick fix for a too small T-Shirt

2011-10-28T03:00:00.000-05:00

image from: Craftster: marieC On Craftster marieC, one of their members, has posted about fixing too small T-Shirts so they will fit or cutting out sweat spots and replacing them with fresh unstained fabric. Go to it here. I often have this problem with some shirts that I buy, the top half will be a perfect fit and the bottom will be shaped for a toddler.

The super easy square top

2011-10-27T03:00:00.000-05:00

image from: Cotton & Curls Cotton &Curls has a tutorial for making The super easy square top and other great tutorials that look of interest to the "do it yourself" sewer.

Boat Neck Shirt

2011-10-26T14:27:00.001-05:00

photo from: transient expression Transient Expression has a free tutorial on how to make a Boat Neck Shirt. Looks like one very easy shirt to make and she explains how to make it so that it is easy to understand. Go to Tutorial: Striped Boat Neck Shirt

Quick and easy way to hem jeans

2011-10-22T12:04:00.002-05:00

Image from Love Stitched I wanted a way of hemming my boys jeans without cutting any length off, they grow so quick that I usually just roll the pant legs but that don't always look so good. I remembered that on Love Stitched there is a post How to hem jeans {{Tutorial}} that shows how to hem with out cutting anything and it can be undone and redone if needed.

Problems With My Wee Piggy?

2011-10-18T17:45:00.000-05:00

Exhibit A "Wee Piggy" Does this piggy look gross? Some of my readers think so... Why? Helene said... Ew. Kaitlyn said... its really ugly and gross.I wouldn't suggest this to ANYBODY !!!!! Come on, this was a present for my 4 year old son (a kids toy) and he loves it! I did not have to post the pattern for FREE download. If you think it is gross don't download it or anything

Feeling Knotty

2011-09-30T03:00:00.000-05:00

Image borrowed from Fusion Knots I came across Fusion Knots about a month ago and this knot called Celtic Heart Knot has been stuck in my head ever sense. It is very pretty and I would really love to make something incorporating it in, but what? I guessed that if I could not think of something I might as well share the link so that others can see it and get inspired to make something.

Popsicle Stick Bracelet

2011-09-29T03:00:00.000-05:00

image from Gawra Dzwiedzia This is one we are going to try to do sometime! Over at Gawra Dzwiedzia there is a how to on making bracelets out of Popsicle sticks.

Crib and Toddler Fitted Bed Sheets

2011-09-28T03:00:00.000-05:00

photo borrowed from Made Ever wonder how to make your own Baby or Toddler fitted sheets, well over at Made there is a great tutorial on how to make them yourself. Get it HERE.

Leather Bow Cuff

2011-09-27T03:00:00.000-05:00

photo from I Still Love You I Still Love You has a neat tutorial for making these DIY Leather Bow Cuffs, looks like a real fast and simple project.

Wrapped Leather Bracelets

2011-09-26T17:25:00.000-05:00

pic from: Rings and Things Oh, if I were only into the beading thing, I would totally be making these. Get the tutorial to make these cool Wrapped Leather Bracelets at Rings and Things

Say No to Autumn Shorts

2011-09-22T10:47:00.000-05:00

I made these shorts back in July for a Party that I was to attend and never got around to posting any pics. So, here we are two months later and the temperatures are lower and I have decided to model them. Boy was it cold and windy this morning, it didn't make for a fun shoot! They look a little oompa loompa but they are very comfy. I decided to roll the cuff up and stitch it in place, I

Gone Unnoticed, Until Now 4

2011-09-05T12:13:00.001-05:00

Burda World of Fashion 09/2011 Boy´s Jacket Once again Burda Fashion has posted a free pattern and it is for BOYS! This is a good pattern, how many times do you come across a free jacket pattern especially one for boys. Get the free pattern for this cute boys jacket HERE.

Have You Painted Your Silverware?

2011-09-05T01:00:00.000-05:00

image from spearmint kitchen Over at Spearmint Kitchen there is a tutorial for painting your silverware here. Has anyone tried this for them selves, I wonder if is wears off easily or effects what temperature of dishes you can use them with? Well, I must admit this does seem to interest me, in a paint your silverware type way.