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I love my sewing machine, but sometimes it's easier - and better - to hand sew something together.  I like to do a lot of sewing by hand with hemming even though it's probably just as easy to do it by machine.  Today, I'm going to show how to do some hand sewing hem stitch. #sewing #sewingmachine #sewinghowto #sewingtutorial #fashionista #fatquarters #fabric #fabricsquares
Sewing Tips 

Hand Sewing the Hem Stitch

December 25, 2017August 25, 2019 Maureen 0 Comments hand stitches, sew, sewing, sewing by hand, thread

I love my sewing machine, but sometimes it’s easier – and better – to hand sew something together.  I like

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#Lightroom Cropping & Rotating - how to use Lightroom to crop and rotate your blog photos. A series of step-by-step tutorials for Adobe Lightroom that show you how to make your blog #photographs even better. Sign up for the email newsletter to get new #photos every month. #photog #photography #photogs #phototips #photographytips #styledstock #camera #nikon #canon #images #pictures More great photography tips, tricks, and other how-to tutorials on the site. https://letgoofbeingperfect.com//category/photography-bloggers/
Photography for Bloggers 

Lightroom Cropping and Rotating Tutorial

December 6, 2017August 17, 2019 Maureen 4 Comments lightroom, portrait photography

During the holiday season, I think I may take about 1,000 photographs of my family. No joke. It’s one of

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How to Make Painted Gourds - Make a simple #Thanksgiving centerpiece! Painting pumpkins & gourds is super simple & makes a lovely home decoration. Paint different colors to change up your decor, or for different parts of the house. A great, low-cost way to mix up fall, Halloween, or Thanksgiving accessories. Explore the web site for more refashioning, crafting, and photography tutorials with great step-by-step pictures.
Crafts Decorations 

How to Make Painted Gourds

November 14, 2017August 24, 2019 Maureen 8 Comments gourds, pumpkins

This week, I am going to show everyone a simple, yet beautiful fall decoration that you can use for your

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DIY Cloth Hat Diffuser - This simple photography tutorial will teach you how to make a simple cloth diffuser to put over your dSLR flash. Learn tips for your blog photography. Photoshop, Lightroom, and Elements ideas to modify and fix up your pictures and images. Explore the web site for more step-by-step tutorials, especially upcycling and refashioning how-tos. Also check out my blogging & photograph tips! https://letgoofbeingperfect.com/
Photography for Bloggers 

DIY Cloth Hat Diffuser for Your DSLR

October 31, 2017December 27, 2017 Maureen 0 Comments diffuser, photo hacks

I try to avoid using my on-camera flash because it tends to wash things out, especially people.  It also creates

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How To Install Lightroom Presets - This simple photography tutorial will teach you how to install a Photoshop Lightroom preset. Learn tips for your blog photography. Photoshop, Lightroom, and Elements ideas to modify and fix up your pictures and images. Explore the web site for more step-by-step tutorials, especially upcycling and refashioning how-tos. Also check out my blogging & photograph tips! https://letgoofbeingperfect.com/
Photography for Bloggers 

How To Install Lightroom Presets

October 24, 2017December 27, 2017 Maureen 2 Comments lightroom

I received several emails over the past few months that my readers would really like some basic Lightroom tutorials. So,

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100+ Blogging Photography Resources - A massive resource guide for capturing beautiful blog photographs! Perfect for iPhone, Android, beginngers, or even advanced peeps who want to polish their skills. Photoshop, Lightroom, and Elements ideas to modify and fix up your pictures and images. Explore the web site for more step-by-step tutorials, especially upcycling and refashioning how-tos. Also check out my blogging & photograph tips! https://letgoofbeingperfect.com/
Refashioned DIY Clothing 

100+ Blogging Photography Resources

October 17, 2017 Maureen 0 Comments

This week, I am SUPER excited to launch my 100+ Blogging Photography Resources! I collected bunches of photo tips &

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How to Photograph a Seamless White Background - Use this simple photography tip to take a white photo background in natural light. A DIY white background for product & blog photography. Photoshop, Lightroom, and Elements ideas to modify and fix up your pictures and images. Explore the web site for more step-by-step tutorials, especially upcycling and refashioning how-tos. Also check out my blogging & photograph tips! https://letgoofbeingperfect.com/
Photography for Bloggers 

How to Photograph a Seamless White Background

October 10, 2017December 27, 2017 Maureen 11 Comments photo hacks, photography, photography backgrounds

Here’s a simple product/blogging photography trick that you can use to create a seamless white background. This tip is a

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An Upcycled Knit or Crochet Rug From T Shirts - Repurpose your old t-shirts into a bath mat! Pick up several t-shirts from the Salvation Army or Goodwill for less than 50 cents each, and make up bunchs of these for less than $10. Make different bathroom rugs by dyeing them different colors. A great, low-cost way to change up the bathroom accessories. Step-by-step tutorial. #refashion #Refashioned #refashionavenue #refashionista #refashionedgarbage #refashioning
Decorations 

An Upcycled Knit or Crochet Rug From T Shirts

September 26, 2017August 24, 2019 Maureen 0 Comments rugs, t-shirts

T-shirt jersey material is soft and super absorbent, which makes it perfect material to upcycle a knit or crochet rug

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Refashion a T Shirt with Bows 10 Different Ways - 10 step-by-step DIY sewing tutorials with clear photographs and instructions. Upcycle some old t-shirts, sweaters, and other fabrics to make these cute bow outfits for yourself or your home. A great, low-cost way to change up your wardrobe or home accessories. #upcycle #recycle #refashion #Refashioned #refashionavenue #refashionista #refashionedgarbage #refashioning
Decorations Refashioned DIY Clothing 

Refashion a T Shirt with Bows 10 Different Ways

September 15, 2017August 24, 2019 Maureen 0 Comments bows

I’ve been meaning to do this roundup of all my “Refashion a T Shirt with Bows 10 Different Ways” tutorials

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Make these adorable peanut butter and jelly panda sanwiches! This sandwich is a great make-ahead sandwhich for school lunches to help save time and save money. Stick the panda sandwich in the freezer and pair up with some fruit and a drink for a fast, easy, low-cost lunch alternative. A child-friendly recipe, too. Explore the web site for more cooking and recipe tutorials with good, clear photos and instructions. It's pandamonium over here at https://letgoofbeingperfect.com/
Recipes 

Easy Freezer Peanut Butter and Jelly Panda Sandwiches for School Lunches … It’s Pandamonium Over Here!

September 8, 2017 Maureen 1 Comment panda, pandamonium, sandwiches

I love the fall, with its crisp air and pumpkins.  But, it’s also a bitter-sweet time because my babies go

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Let Go of Being Perfect 

Our Refashion Site is Under a Refashion!

August 18, 2017 Maureen 0 Comments

We’ll be back in a couple of weeks while we do a tune up and a site refashion! Meanwhile, follow

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What are the best sewing machine brands?  There are tons of sewing machine brands on the market.  It can be very confusing to purchase a new one. This is the 2019 guide on how to buy a sewing machine just right for you. #sewing #sewingmachine #sewinghowto #sewingtutorial #fashionista #fatquarters #fabric #fabricsquares
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I love my sewing machine, but sometimes it's easier - and better - to hand sew something together.  I like to do a lot of sewing by hand with hemming even though it's probably just as easy to do it by machine.  Today, I'm going to show how to do some hand sewing hem stitch. #sewing #sewingmachine #sewinghowto #sewingtutorial #fashionista #fatquarters #fabric #fabricsquares
An awesome list of 20 t-shirt refashions! Refashion / upcycle those t-shirts with a little creativity! Step-by-step DIY sewing tutorial for upcycling clothes into a unique t-shirt. All have step-by-step tutorials. Explore the web site for more refashioning tutorials, dozens of cute refashionista & fashion ideas with good, clear photos and instructions. #refashion #Refashioned #refashionavenue #refashionista #refashionedgarbage #refashioning #RefashionMePretty #RefashionPodcast #RefashionQueen
DIY Refashion Jersey Shorts from a Man's T-Shirt - Refashion / upcycle a man's #tshirt into a pair of workout or lounge shorts, with no pattern needed. Step-by-step DIY sewing tutorial for upcycling clothes into a a custom pair of shorts. Remake, redo, reuse, and recycle to help save money and save the planet. Explore the web site for more refashioning tutorials, dozens of cute refashionista and fashion ideas with good, clear photos and instructions.

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Hello, my name is Maureen. I'm MOM a.k.a "Media Online Manager" to three girls, an Instagram superstar Boston Terrier named Joe Paw Dog, and a cat named Mr. Meowy.

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