Monthly Archives— October, 2014

Create a Drawstring Laundry Bag

Repurpose Old Pillowcases into Handy Stuff Sacks When traveling I like to have a place for my dirty clothes, and hate mixing them with clean ones when it’s time to pack up for home. Hotels often provide plastic bags for this purpose, but I bring my own when camping or staying on the cheap. Since… Continue reading →

  • Words by Andrea Leigh Ptak
  • October 28, 2014
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Creative Costumes on a Thrift Store Budget

Refashion Cast-Offs for the Look You Want. I have been a frustrated costume designer since I was a teen. Halloween was my favorite holiday and I loved dressing up as someone else. Since I learned to sew at the age of 11, I always made my own costumes rather than buying one of the flimsy… Continue reading →

  • Words by Andrea Leigh Ptak
  • October 8, 2014
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