Simplicity in Your Pants
This year, for every month, I've chosen a themed project with a list to ensure I use my time productively. Last month I made swimwear, January was hat month, and March was all about the active [...]
Rounding Up Dayton’s Finest in the Field
Time to do a round up of awesome local artists, sewers, crafters, photographers and fashion gurus. Check us out as we band together and invite you to get to know us. Katie Stafinaik Owner and [...]
One Pattern, Five Ways
February was an amazing month and a big part of the reason was having something fun to stay focused on, something to look forward to everyday... Swimwear MONTH!! I started planning and buying fabric for [...]
Save the Socks, Easy Sock Darning
This year is the year of less here at the House of McElfresh. Just a touch of minimalism can save money, help make us more mindful, and free up some time. I disclose that this [...]
Loving Yourself Looks Good on You
February is the season of love and what better way to love yourself than to buy fabric and make something pretty. I invested in myself and purchased one of my own Spoonflower Shop prints in velvet. [...]
Adventuring in Hats
Over the summer a friend sparked joy when she agreed I should spend a month making hats just for fun. Every time I organize my patterns I wish I could visit them fully. Since January [...]
Introducing The ReFabrication Challenge
This challenge was inspired during walks to local coffee shops and thrift stores with my friend Samantha, owner of Riley Street Photography! I hope you will join us! The ReFabrication Challenge To help spark creativity [...]
New Year, New You, Right?
I have been racking my brain with goals for 2021. I've been making goals lists for the last 30 years. It's been a successful practice although I may have skipped some like, "dance naked in [...]
2020 Year in Review
I'm not even going to try to complain about this year. All I can say is that some good things did come out of so much tragedy. I stay excited thinking about the new year [...]
Sewing with Food
You would think food is an easy subject that we can talk and agree on all day. Changing habits can be hard and it has been a struggle in my work life. Bringing lunch to [...]
Mexican Inspired Holiday Ornaments w/ Free Pattern
Want something easy and fun to make for the holiday? This can be a memorable parent child activity. Cutting the small flower shape may be a challenge for small hands so its great working together. [...]
Ugly Sweater Pillow Covers
Hey, time to refashion those ugly sweaters into wonderful holiday decor. We love the idea of using what we have and getting more use out of it. Although, if you want to do this project [...]