Abigail and I were given this decorative dress form and our friend helped name her.
I think she's so cute!
She is always willing to model,
and matches our room perfectly.
September 8, 2011
August 23, 2011
Tie it in a bow tutorial
Get ready to pull out your small scraps of fabric! I have been saving a tiny bit of this floral print and a bow seemed the perfect thing to make.
First, cut out two strips of fabric (mine were 8 in. by 1 1/2 in.). Taper the ends.
Sew the strips right sides together leaving an opening 1 1/2 in. or so to turn it right side out. Trim the seam allowances at the ends of the strips to 1/8 in.
Turn it right side out. Press. Stitch the hole closed.
Tie in a knot!
You can slip it onto a headband,
or if you want something different the next day slide a hair clip on the back.
Happy hair bow wearing. :)
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August 12, 2011
Refashion Friday: from jumper to skirt
It all started with this
This jumper "jumped" out at me as I walked past our giveaway/garage sale pile. I had seen it a hundred times, but never envisioned it being anything other than what it actually was - a big old jumper. This time I noticed the fabric. Faded, but a nice color. Perfect for an everyday summer skirt. I took it.
I got out my trusty seam ripper and ripped the pockets off.
Then I figured out how long I wanted the skirt to be and cut off the top of the jumper.
I pressed the edges of the pockets under and sewed them onto the skirt. Then I turned the top under and stitched to make a casing for my elastic.
Next step was to shir about five rows and add the elastic to the casing.
I call it the Every day skirt. Sometimes I'll make something and not want to wear it much because I don't want to wear it out right away. Remembering this skirt's humble beginnings and the price I didn't pay for it, I don't feel like I should save this skirt for something nice. ;) Now, I'm wondering if it looks vintage or just plain granny. I don't know, but I still like it!
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