Book Review Charlie the Tramp
Charlie the Tramp by Russell Hoban *You can win a free copy – see details below* Charlie is a beaver who decides, much to his parents and grandfather’s chagrin, he does not want to chop down trees, build dams, take care of his fur or teeth, or have chores and responsibilities. He would prefer to […]
Winners For The Free Perfect Seam Allowance Guide
We announce the winners of the FREE Seam Allowance Guide from DadSews.com and SeamAllowanceGuide.com. Save hours! We want to sew and we want to do it NOW! The most time consuming and annoying part of sewing is adding a seam allowance to all your pattern pieces. No longer do you have to measure and trace […]
Which is better 80s TMNT or New Nightmare Fuel TMNT?
This week’s podcast episode, we watch 80’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles VS Nickelodeon’s 2010’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in our Retro VS Contemporary series. Warning, the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is scary. Seriously TMNT = Nightmare Fuel. Like a horror cartoon…. Alien style. OK parents. You’ve been warned. Thanks to Richie Williams of StLouisDad.com for […]
Six Reasons Why Christmas Is Better Than Thanksgiving
For months, a great debate raged across this grand country. People took sides and vigorously defended their stance. As November drew closer, social media heated up. People insulted and blocked friends who didn’t agree with them. As the last minutes of October faded away, the conflict swelled to a crescendo. I’m not talking about Trump […]
Preview 80s TMNT VS 2010s TMNT – Retro VS Contemporary
This week’s mini podcast episode, we recap last week’s Walk the Prank ‘Prank or Treat’ discussion and we are challenged to watch 80’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles VS Nickelodeon’s 2010’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Thanks to Richie Williams of StLouisDad.com for sending us a challenge video featuring his lovely daughter. Don’t forget, if you leave […]
Perfect Seam Allowance Every Time & Giveaway
Win a FREE Seam Allowance Guide from DadSews.com and SeamAllowanceGuide.com. Save hours! We want to sew and we want to do it NOW! The most time consuming and annoying part of sewing is adding a seam allowance to all your pattern pieces. No longer do you have to measure and trace around each individual piece, […]
President Trump: Now What?
Donald Trump. Somehow, he pulled off the biggest political upset since Harry Truman’s big win in 1948. We’re all going to have to get used to saying “President Trump.” Many of us are ecstatic–we expressed our anger over the last decade and our non-politician, “tell-it-like-it-is” candidate won, and he did so his way. Some of […]
Fear and Loathing 2016
One more day. After a year’s worth of mudslinging, debates, ads, rallies, emails, FBI investigations, tawdry recordings, and endless droning about a wall, one day is all we have left of this presidential election cycle. Wednesday morning can’t come soon enough. Barring a constitutional miracle, we’ll elect a president–our Commander-in-Chief, and the next leader of […]
Fetch Alfie! Your Personal Concierge
I was very lucky to receive an Alfie button from Kenmore recently as part of a sponsored campaign. What sets this apart from anything else on the market? I’m glad you ask! This thing isn’t some button that you press that translates your voice into Google and spits out random information. Nope. this thing is […]
10 Biggest Sewing Mistakes Beginners Make with Dad Sews
The 10 Biggest Beginner Sewing Mistakes. From empty bobbins, to not prepping your fabric. Learn to avoid these mistakes and you can jump ahead of the line and become a great sewist! Check out http://FabricHut.com/dsqvp.html for the BEST LOWEST price on a Juki QVP line machine! Don’t forget: SEW. FAIL. REPEAT. Check out http://DadSews.com for […]
Walk The Prank – Prank or Treat & Impractical Jokers Nitro Circus
This week we watch ‘Walk the Prank’ season 1 episode 15, titled: ‘Prank or Treat’. What’s the episode about? The gang is in deep trouble after a prank they pull on Becky Snyder goes horribly wrong. Meanwhile, Dusty sends a target on a roller coaster ride while posing as a popular mascot for an Italian […]
Walk The Prank S01E15 ‘Prank or Treat’ Preview brought to you by Impractical Jokers Nitro Circus
Next week we watch ‘Walk the Prank’ season 1 episode 15, titled: ‘Prank or Treat’. What’s the episode about? The gang is in deep trouble after a prank they pull on Becky Snyder goes horribly wrong. Meanwhile, Dusty sends a target on a roller coaster ride while posing as a popular mascot for an Italian […]
My Daughter And I Wrote A Children’s Book
About this project Mileena has always wanted to be a police officer, or as she says it, “A Police”. Since the day she was adopted (not long after her 3rd birthday) she has talked about riding police motorcycles, righting wrongs, and throwing perps in the slammer. Her dream, not yet able to become reality, has […]
I Destroyed My Mother-In-Law’s New Dress
I was asked to alter my Mother-in-Law’s dress. This presented many problems. Fitting my mother-in-law. Cutting her dress. Sewing her dress. And of course, possibly ruining her dress. There’s no way this could end well. Watch as Christian attempts to alter her dress and his MIL’s reaction when things go horribly wrong Don’t forget to […]
Dad Sews a Ring Sling/Maya Wrap
How to sew a ring sling OR how to sew a maya wrap: This is a very easy how-to tutorial which will teach ou how to sew a Ring Sling. This requires you to get some rings (from RingSling.com) or the Hardware store (our choice). This is a simple project that you can do in […]
Juki TL-2200 QVP Demo with Dad Sews
Juki TL-2200 QVP Demo with Dad Sews at the Original Sewing & Quilt Expo – 2016 Walkthrough Fredericksburg VA with http://DadSews.com About the Original Sewing & Quilt Expo: Sewing. Quilting. Needle Arts. Original Sewing & Quilt Expo is a place to find the latest techniques and products, and learn new skills with cutting-edge education. It’s […]
80s Voltron VS Netflix’s Voltron
In our Retro VS Contemporary showdown: 80s Voltron VS 2010s Voltron. This week we were challenged by Chris Lewis of DadOfDivas.com and DadSpotlight.com to watch the Original Voltron VS Netflix Voltron Legendary Defender. Synopsis: Evil forces threaten to take over the universe, and Voltron is needed once more. Five space explorers set out to find […]
