How to fix a skirt with a broken zipper, without a zipper

Clothes with broken zippers. Annoying. I've had this skirt for over two years.  I wore it once and the zipper wouldn't go back down...then I broke it.   Should I rip out this one, and put in a normal one instead of an invisible?  I would have to rip out a lot of seams just to get into it enough to put it in.

Less is more, and I had buttons that matched. So no $ required,  I set out to fix it this way. 

I sewed a zigzag stitch into a rectangle that would fit my buttons.  I then used scissors and a seam ripper to open up the new holes. 

I sewed my buttons on.  Worked like a charm.  You really only see one button when I'm wearing it, because of the sash.

Ready to Wear

I feel like I got something new and that ALWAYS feels good.

Biscuits and Gravy

Sewright Blog by Ruth Yoder

Best Pork Chops and Luvs Coupons

I have never had much luck with pork chops.  Usually it turns out all dried out.  Sad.  Especially when you work so hard to make a good meal.  Since my Stuffed Pork Chops, I've grown to like them again.  This recipe uses some of the same ideas.

Ingredients:
2 Pork Chops, at least 1inch thick
3/4 Cup Water
2 Tbps Brown Sugar
2 Tbsps Salt
2 Tbsp Butter
Olive Oil
Garlic Powder
Pepper

Start by making your brine.  Add Pork Chops to water, brown sugar and salt in a container, and cover. Let sit for at least 4 hrs or over night in your fridge. 

Take pork chops out and season with garlic powder and pepper.  Heat olive oil and sear on all sides, about 2-3 mins. 

Heat oven to 450 f degrees with your baking pan in there.  Take pork chops from pan and place on preheated pan.  Bake for 20-30 mins, turning once halfway through.  Check for doneness.

Once you take them out, add a little pat of butter over top and cover loosely until ready to serve.

These were amazingly great, and I even got a compliment.  Means you should try it! 

I'll be making this for Valentine's Dinner I think.  Are you doing anything special? 

Also, for those you who love luvs!  You can sign up for Luvs coupons and possibly win diapers for a year on their site.  Check it out!

If you are on Pinterest, please follow me!  I want to see your stuff!

Serve with..?

Baked Cheesy Mashed Potatoes





Sewright Blog by Ruth Yoder

T-Shirt to Cardigan Simple Tutorial

Pin It I've been checking out Pinterest lately.  So much cool stuff in one place.

I've even found some ideas to add to this one that I just did.  A target T-Shirt into a cardigan.  Talk about comfortable. 

I cut the shirt down the middle in the top layer only. 

I then cut one side of the front at an angle.  The flipped that piece to a to the other side and cut along the same line.

I ironed the front over once, since it doesn't fray and sewed on up.
Super simple.

I have a hard time not wearing this shirt at least 3 times a week now.  I'd better make another one so I can change it up.  Do you have a shirt to transform?

Buffalo Chicken Salad



Sewright Blog by Ruth Yoder