When I made my pretty pastel Hussif in June the response from readers was incredible, so it seemed only natural that I should take you through the steps to make your very own Hussif/Huswif/Housewife. If you weren't following along with Elefantz back then but would like to know exactly what a Hussif is and the history behind it, go HERE and scroll through the five posts I made that week. EMBROIDERY PATTERNS Now, be aware that I am going to show you how to make two different versions of the same design. My first Hussif featured a set of pretty embroideries on three different areas. The complete pattern from start to finish, including the embroideries is HERE as an instant download purchase. The second version of my Hussif has no embroidery. Instead I chose to fussy cut sections from my fabrics. This is easy to do, as you'll see during the tutorial. HUSSIF TEMPLATES If you're just following the 5 days of tutorial on my blog you'll need the Hussif templates to make your scissor scabbard, applique heart, paper pieced hexie, and to trace the 'gentle domesticity' wording. These are available as a free download HERE FABRICS I used assorted Tilda fabric scraps for the shabby chic style embroidered Hussif, and pieces from a Lecien "Antique Rose" layer cake for the fussy cut vintage style Hussif. Therefore I suggest you grab some favoured prints of your own as we're just using small pieces for the inside and one larger cut for the outside. Let's begin! The Hussif has three pieced sections which we'll cut, sew and assemble today. I'll mix and match photos from both versions of my Hussif... Bottom Section Sew your pieces together to complete the bottom section of the inner Hussif background. Sew a length of lace over the long centre seam. If you're going to embroider the words "gentle domesticity" on your Hussif, now is the time to trace "domesticity" where indicated below... Middle Section Fussy cutting is choosing a particular portion of your fabric that can feature as a stand alone 'design' in your project. I chose a rose from one of my layer cake fabrics for this section of the Hussif. (the 4" x 4 1/4" piece is either fussy cut or use the bird embroidery) Sew your pieces together to create the second piece of the Hussif background. NOTE: Trace the bird design onto the centre of the 4" x 4 1/2" piece of fabric if you're making the embroidered version of the Hussif. Now we're going to add two pockets to this section. You will require two pieces of fabric: One, 6 1/2" square One, 3 1/2" x 6 1/2" Fold them in half along their 6 1/2" width and press the fold with your iron. Sew a line of lace just under the fold on both pieces. (I used two different pieces of lace) Lay the larger pocket down on to the middle section so that the base of the pocket and the base of the middle section are together, and pin in place. Measure down 2 inches from the centre seam line and draw a line across the pocket using a heat erasable pen (the line will not be seen later so you could even draw it with a faint pencil)... Machine sew along that line, and then down both sides of the pocket with a scant 1/8th inch seam... Lay the smaller pocket on top of the larger one so that the bottom edge of both pockets are together. Pin it in place. Machine sew the smaller pocket in place down both sides and then secure the base of both pockets by sewing a scant 1/8th inch seam across the bottom edge. Top Section In the first Hussif this section features a stitchery and a paper pieced hexie, but in the alternate version I used a small print floral fabric and a fussy cut hexie. If you're going to use the embroidery choose a pale print that will allow the pattern to shine when you've stitched it. If you're making the fussy cut version of this Hussif you can choose to add the paper pieced hexie or leave it off entirely. Perhaps add some lace or pretty buttons? You'll need to cut a piece of fabric 5½” x 6½”, and you'll require a dinner plate. Make a small pencil mark 3 inches up the 5½” sides of the fabric and lay your dinner plate over the fabric so that the edge of the plate sits on those pencil marks and draw a line around the curve. Trace the stitchery inside the curved section of your fabric keeping the base of the eye glasses 3/4" above the bottom edge of the fabric. Sew the three sections together and you have the background to the inside of your Hussif complete. Fuse a medium weight Pellon behind this inside section of your Hussif. I used a large piece of scrap Pellon leftover from a previous project, but I suggest you still cut your Pellon larger than you need and we shall trim it later. STITCHERY If you are embellishing your Hussif with the three embroideries you'll need to stitch them before moving on to the next stage. Go HERE for day 2 of the Hussif Tutorial. hugs
This Puffy Pizza Bake is as easy as, dare I say it? Pie! Assembles in minutes, the toppings are totally customizable and it freezes and reheats well. This is a great weeknight meal, a delicious weekend treat and a great dish to bring to a friend in need of a meal.
See what happened when I tried a 1950s housewife schedule for one day! How different is it from todays stay at home mom daily schedule?
Housewife - Handwritten Font that has a distinctive character that is very thick and elegant to use Housewife is a relaxed and flowing Handwritten Font. Incredibly versatile, this font fits a wide pool of designs, elevating them to the highest levels. Add this font to your favorite creative ideas and notice how it makes them come alive! Features : • Character Set A-Z • Numerals & Punctuations (OpenType Standard) • Accents (Multilingual characters) • Ligature Multilingual Support : Afrikaans, Albanian, Asu, Basque, Bemba, Bena, Catalan, Chiga, Cornish, Danish, English, Estonian, Faroese, Filipino, Finnish, French, Friulian, Galician, German, Gusii, Icelandic, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Kabuverdianu, Kalenjin, Kinyarwanda, Low German, Luo, Luxembourgish, Luyia, Machame, Makhuwa-Meetto, Makonde, Malagasy, Malay, Manx, Morisyen, North Ndebele, Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, Nyankole, Oromo, Portuguese, Romansh, Rombo, Rundi, Rwa, Samburu, Sango, Sangu, Scottish Gaelic, Sena, Shambala, Shona, Soga, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Swiss German, Taita, Teso, Vunjo, Zulu There it is! I really hope you enjoy it - comments & likes are always welcome and accepted. More importantly, don't hesitate to send a message if you have a problem or question.
Cooking this salmon at a high temperature locks in the moisture while also creating a crispy lemon mustard crust on top, and crispy skin on the bottom. This recipe only takes a total of 20 minutes …
These Cheesy Sloppy Joes are a decadent splurge. Perfect for keeping warm in a slow cooker for sports days. Made with lean ground beef, tangy steak sauce, creamy mushroom soup, cheese and peppers and onions. Serve on buns, but also makes a great topping for crispy crinkle cut fries. This recipe can be made ahead of time and kept warm in a slow cooker. This recipe also freezes well.
I love Paris. It’s probably my favorite city in the world. I love the art, I love the fashion, and I adore the food – especially crepes. But for someone who has no time in the morning (…
This is the World's Best Tomato Soup. I swear by this recipe. the surprising additon of canned or bottled tomato juice is what gives it the rich flavor. This tomato soup tastes as if you simmered it all day when in reality it cooks up in under and hour. Perfect accompaniment to a toasty grilled cheese sandwich.
When I was waitressing at a Michelin-rated French restaurant in NYC, do you know what the most cringeworthy drink order was? A white wine “spritzer” – aka white wine with sparklin…
As I learn and strive to be the keeper of my home, I find it ever so necessary to have some sort of system to help things run smoothly and to actually get things done.
A mini version of mac and cheese that is fun and delicious for adults and kids. Made with ditalini pasta and easy cheese sauce and some simple seasonings, this Mini Mac and Cheese will be on your regular rotation.
When I was waitressing at a Michelin-rated French restaurant in NYC, do you know what the most cringeworthy drink order was? A white wine “spritzer” – aka white wine with sparklin…
These meatballs are a classic take on your traditional meatballs. This recipe uses few ingredients, makes a perfectly tender meatball and it is easy to freeze cooked or uncooked.
These Asian meatballs are easy to make and packed with umami goodness. You can eat them as is or over pasta or rice.
Here is an autumn homemaking guide that I have put together of all the fall things so that I can make my home super...
Any housewife knows how difficult it is to remove the frying smell from clothes and hair, but especially from the house, impregnated in the walls. If you have just cooked and fried fish, potatoes, …
I love Paris. It’s probably my favorite city in the world. I love the art, I love the fashion, and I adore the food – especially crepes. But for someone who has no time in the morning (…
It will be one long summer if I'm left to do all the cleaning and laundry myself, so I thought I'd show you my tips for how to teach kids to do laundry.
If I had to pick one food to live on for the rest of my life, it would be Mac and Cheese. There is something so comforting and happy about a big bowl of Mac N' Cheese. I have tried this dish in just about every restaurant around us
These crispy air fryer cauliflower wings are coated in a spicy sesame garlic sauce. They're easy to make, both vegan and gluten free and the perfect crowd pleasing appetizer.
Coffee and Walnut Muffins are a delicious afternoon treat to have with your coffee!!
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If you love Chili's Skillet Queso, start making it at home with this copycat recipe! This recipe is the perfect party food!
Welcome to week 22 of the ‘The Desperate Housewife’s Quilt’. Todays block is about adding appliqué to create an illusion of a curved block. Remember, this is not a quilt-a-long. Just follow the blog every week and pick and choose which blocks you would like to make. I will be injecting some uniqueness into traditional blocks,…
Twice Baked Potato Butter Balls are savory and delcious. Made with finely shredded cheese, chive or green onion, salt, pepper and garlic and onion powders with a hint of cayenne. These butter balls are a gourmet topping for perfect baked potatoes. The add the flavor of and texture of creamy twice baked potatoes without all the extra work. Plus the look fancy on your table too! Easy to make ahead of time and freeze until ready to serve.
30 mins, one-pot...this silky smooth, extra creamy pasta is the perfect cozy winter recipe for serving up to friends and family!
