I love that it was made with two coordinating fabris.
Now Soph has a reversable boudoir pillow for her big girl bed!
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Showing posts with label sewing. Show all posts
Saturday, August 7, 2010
From Bumper to Boudoir
Sophie had a fabulous bumper on her baby crib. Made by Grandma Noodle. Again, I couldn't let it just go. I had to use it.
I love that it was made with two coordinating fabris.
Now Soph has a reversable boudoir pillow for her big girl bed!
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I love that it was made with two coordinating fabris.
Now Soph has a reversable boudoir pillow for her big girl bed!
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Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Two Hats
My first hat making attempt appears to be a success - at least in Sophie's eyes.
It's two hats in one!
1.
2.
I need to adjust my pattern a smidge. It's a tad snug. But this was surprisingly simple. Cutting all 12 pieces of fabric took the longest.
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It's two hats in one!
1.
2.
I need to adjust my pattern a smidge. It's a tad snug. But this was surprisingly simple. Cutting all 12 pieces of fabric took the longest.
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Thursday, July 8, 2010
Summer Jammies
Children grow. And they grow quickly.
I couldn't stomach just tossing winter jammies since the pants and sleeves would be too short in 3 months.
Ta Da! A few snips and stiches and you have warm weather sleepwear.
I used the extra pant fabric to make the sleeve cuffs.
Am I the only mom out there too cheap to purchase new PJ's with the change of seasons?
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I couldn't stomach just tossing winter jammies since the pants and sleeves would be too short in 3 months.
Ta Da! A few snips and stiches and you have warm weather sleepwear.
I used the extra pant fabric to make the sleeve cuffs.
I have 3 more pairs to tackle before the weekend.
Am I the only mom out there too cheap to purchase new PJ's with the change of seasons?
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Wristlet for a Toddler
How young is too young for a wristlet?
My niece's Birthday is coming up in July. I know, I'm WAY ahead of the game. I'm just as shocked as you.
So, I whipped up this cute little wristlet. "A" is the initial of her first name.
I tackled the zipper successfully for the 2nd time.
Me - 2, Zipper - 0
I'm so awesome that I even added a pocket.
PS - she'll be 2.
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My niece's Birthday is coming up in July. I know, I'm WAY ahead of the game. I'm just as shocked as you.
So, I whipped up this cute little wristlet. "A" is the initial of her first name.
I tackled the zipper successfully for the 2nd time.
Me - 2, Zipper - 0
I'm so awesome that I even added a pocket.
PS - she'll be 2.
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Friday, June 4, 2010
Eco Travel Lid
Ever see something and wonder, "Why didn't I think of that???"
That's exactly what I thought when those Saran Quick Covers came out. You know what I'm talking about? The little shower caps for your bowls.
Well, I nearly kicked myself when I found Allyson Hill's blog and her tutorial on how to make your own eco travel lid.
DAG GUM - Why didn't I think of that?
Well, it's not my idea but I sure can whip one up! And I love that you can make them for the exact size of your bowls! No droopy wrap getting in your food.
And it's pretty on top.
Close up of the lining.
I've never claimed to sew the straightest lines.
Dude, they're washable.
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That's exactly what I thought when those Saran Quick Covers came out. You know what I'm talking about? The little shower caps for your bowls.
Well, I nearly kicked myself when I found Allyson Hill's blog and her tutorial on how to make your own eco travel lid.
DAG GUM - Why didn't I think of that?
Well, it's not my idea but I sure can whip one up! And I love that you can make them for the exact size of your bowls! No droopy wrap getting in your food.
And it's pretty on top.
Close up of the lining.
I've never claimed to sew the straightest lines.
Dude, they're washable.
Go.
Make One.
Now.
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Sunday, May 23, 2010
Shams to Throw Pillows
I purchased a duvet cover a few weeks ago and turned them into curtains.
Turns out, it came with two shams - SCORE!
So lucky me, I made two throw pillows for our recliners.
I'm working on some green pillows for the couch.
I have a love/hate relationship with throw pillows. They look fabulous but no one really uses them...Ending up on the floor...Collecting dog hair.
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Turns out, it came with two shams - SCORE!
So lucky me, I made two throw pillows for our recliners.
I'm working on some green pillows for the couch.
I have a love/hate relationship with throw pillows. They look fabulous but no one really uses them...Ending up on the floor...Collecting dog hair.
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Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Crib Sheet to Throw Pillow
Now that Sophie has graduated to a big girl bed, what was I to do with all the crib sheets? And most of her sheets were from Pottery Barn Kids. To much invested to just toss.
So I cut the elastic from the sheet and used the fabric to make a pillow! I used alternate fabric for a bunny.
I cut the bunny blindly and I liked him so much I traced him to have the pattern in case I wanted to use it again. And hell, because I'm cool like that, I'll share it with you.
Download Bunny Pattern
So I cut the elastic from the sheet and used the fabric to make a pillow! I used alternate fabric for a bunny.
I cut the bunny blindly and I liked him so much I traced him to have the pattern in case I wanted to use it again. And hell, because I'm cool like that, I'll share it with you.
Download Bunny Pattern
Monday, May 17, 2010
Minnie Mouse Apron
For all the little girls with play kitchens, this one is for you.
I can't believe how long it takes to write a tutorial! I won't call this a tutorial though since there are probably a thousand ways to accomplish this. So, we'll call it the "Jenntorial".
If you decide to attempt this daunting project, please use for personal use only.
*NOTE* The apron was made for a size 3T.
Take your three strips and fold in .5" on either side and iron.
I don't know the professional way to close up the end but here's how I do it. Take the two corners and fold on the diagonal and iron.
Then fold over .5" and iron again.
Fold the strips in half and iron one more time. Set the longer strip aside and sew the shorter ones closed. (these will be the straps around the neck)
Let's move on to the ears. Take the neck strap and 2 smaller circles and lay them like below. Honestly, this was a little tricky so you can just sew all around the circle and leave a 1" opening. Once you turn inside out you could then insert the strap.
You can see below what it looks like when you put the right sides together. Stitch around the dotted line and then turn right side out.
Once it's right side out, iron flat and then stich around the top edge to close it up.
Do the same to the other two small circles and 2nd shorter strap.
Head of mouse: Take your two large circles and sew them together, right sides facing eachother leaving about a 2" opening. Turn right side out and iron flat. At this point, I realized I wouldn't need a perfect circle so I trimmed about .5" off. (see below). And then stitched around the entire head.
Now take your two ears (notice one has the strap already sewed in and the other doesn't? I had originally tried to do it a different way. Both straps should bew sewed in ears at this point) and pin them on the head where you'd like. Then sew along the dotted line to attach them to the head.
Put that aside and move on to the apron. Take your rectangular piece of fabric and iron the hem. I fold over .5" once, iron, and then fold again and iron.
Sew the hem down.
Do the same thing on both sides of the apron as well and it should look like below.
Now you'll grab the longer strip of fabric that you've already ironed and carefully pin the gathered apron between the folded strip of fabric.
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If you decide to attempt this daunting project, please use for personal use only.
*NOTE* The apron was made for a size 3T.
- Start with two large circles (I used a mixing bowl as pattern)
- 4 small circle (I used a drinking glass)
- 1 rectangle - 13"x27" (this will be the apron)
- One 4"x50" strip (waist band/tie)
- two 4"x12" strips (neck strap)
- ribbon as embellishment
Take your three strips and fold in .5" on either side and iron.
I don't know the professional way to close up the end but here's how I do it. Take the two corners and fold on the diagonal and iron.
Then fold over .5" and iron again.
Fold the strips in half and iron one more time. Set the longer strip aside and sew the shorter ones closed. (these will be the straps around the neck)
Let's move on to the ears. Take the neck strap and 2 smaller circles and lay them like below. Honestly, this was a little tricky so you can just sew all around the circle and leave a 1" opening. Once you turn inside out you could then insert the strap.
You can see below what it looks like when you put the right sides together. Stitch around the dotted line and then turn right side out.
Once it's right side out, iron flat and then stich around the top edge to close it up.
Do the same to the other two small circles and 2nd shorter strap.
Head of mouse: Take your two large circles and sew them together, right sides facing eachother leaving about a 2" opening. Turn right side out and iron flat. At this point, I realized I wouldn't need a perfect circle so I trimmed about .5" off. (see below). And then stitched around the entire head.
Now take your two ears (notice one has the strap already sewed in and the other doesn't? I had originally tried to do it a different way. Both straps should bew sewed in ears at this point) and pin them on the head where you'd like. Then sew along the dotted line to attach them to the head.
Put that aside and move on to the apron. Take your rectangular piece of fabric and iron the hem. I fold over .5" once, iron, and then fold again and iron.
Sew the hem down.
Do the same thing on both sides of the apron as well and it should look like below.
Next switch your machine to the longest stitch length and sew along the top of the rectangle. And then carefully pull your thread to gather the apron.
Now you'll grab the longer strip of fabric that you've already ironed and carefully pin the gathered apron between the folded strip of fabric.
Once you sew it down, it should look like below. Be sure to fold in the end edges of the long strip and sew those down. This is now the tie for the apron. It's actually kinda cute just like this.
Grab mouse head and pin it to the apron. Now do you see why you didn't need the complete circle? Sew across the top on the dotted line to secure the head to the apron.
If you can catch your toddler, measure the neck straps so that it fits over their head and the apron rests nicely around their neck. Trim the strips and add some velcro. Or you can leave them as is and tie at the back of the neck too. Add a cute little bow for the ear and your done!
If you can catch your toddler, measure the neck straps so that it fits over their head and the apron rests nicely around their neck. Trim the strips and add some velcro. Or you can leave them as is and tie at the back of the neck too. Add a cute little bow for the ear and your done!
Snap a pic of your princess brushing her hair :)
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Sunday, May 16, 2010
Michigan Baby Towel
My cousin and his wife are getting ready for their first baby. They aren't finding out the sex though. Pretty sure I'd go crazy. I found out what both my children were...mainly because they looked like monkeys in the ultrasound and it freaked me out.
My cousin is a huge Michigan fan. Hence, the Michigan baby towel.
This was fun - but I'm not so good with the bias tape. Still need practice. All I did was take a regular sized towel and cut it to an even square. Then took the a hand towel and made a large triangle. I cut the "M" from a yellow hand towel then quasi-embroidered it on.
Sewed the yellow bias tape all around and voila! Fluffy towel for a boy or girl.
If your family and read the blog - sssssshhhhhh - don't let the cat out of the bag!
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My cousin is a huge Michigan fan. Hence, the Michigan baby towel.
This was fun - but I'm not so good with the bias tape. Still need practice. All I did was take a regular sized towel and cut it to an even square. Then took the a hand towel and made a large triangle. I cut the "M" from a yellow hand towel then quasi-embroidered it on.
Sewed the yellow bias tape all around and voila! Fluffy towel for a boy or girl.
If your family and read the blog - sssssshhhhhh - don't let the cat out of the bag!
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Sunday, May 9, 2010
Chiffon Wristlet for Mom
1st and foremost - Happy Mom's Day to all the mother's out there! Hope you received breakfast in bed - I did not.
I did spend Friday making this cute wristlet for my mom. It was my first time using a zipper and I gotta tell you, it wasn't that bad. If I've learned anything about sewing, it's patience. And with chiffon, it takes patience.
I keep reading that purple is all the rage this year. Apparently, Hancock Fabric didn't get the memo. Because this stuff was on sale!
But it's not what is on the outside that counts...it's what is on the inside!
Just the necessities.
It didn't turn out quite like I had envisioned but functional none-the-less.
Thanks for reading. Now go eat some bon-bons.
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I did spend Friday making this cute wristlet for my mom. It was my first time using a zipper and I gotta tell you, it wasn't that bad. If I've learned anything about sewing, it's patience. And with chiffon, it takes patience.
I keep reading that purple is all the rage this year. Apparently, Hancock Fabric didn't get the memo. Because this stuff was on sale!
But it's not what is on the outside that counts...it's what is on the inside!
Just the necessities.
It didn't turn out quite like I had envisioned but functional none-the-less.
Thanks for reading. Now go eat some bon-bons.
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