since i've been thinking (obsessing) over sadie's play kitchen, but not doing anything yet, i thought of making little containers for her kitchen out of old stuff thrown in the recycling bin!what a great way to use those little containers for something fun! first I cleaned them out thoroughly...then used some scrapbook paper and glue to "cute" … [Read more...]
recycled gift box tutorial
November 10, 2009 By 16 Comments
thought i'd share this little idea i had for recycling cereal boxes, probably not the most unique, but crafty and green nonetheless!you'll need: a cereal boxa glue gunyour handsthat's it!first gently break down the box along the side and the bottom.this is what it will look like. (yes, we shop at wal-mart, and that is my breakfast about 90% of the … [Read more...]
toddler sweatshirt tutorial
October 29, 2009 By 20 Comments
well, if last week was clothing for sadie week, this week is tutorial week. hehehave an old sweatshirt lying around? or maybe one that's way too big?! I did...and figured it would get more use if i refashioned it for the sadester. hence, this tutorial was born!A few times throughout i will refer you to my mandarin shirt tutorial, and at the end i … [Read more...]
chilly? sew a sweatshirt.
October 29, 2009 By 21 Comments
i made this sweatshirt today for sadie out of an old sweatshirt, hairbands, and some mismatched buttons. i think it's pretty darn cute though.she seems to like it, or maybe it's the leaves...or her little baby pumpkins. yeah, she loves those things. usually she is smiling! hehethe sweatshirt before the makeover...from my old job in utah. i wore it … [Read more...]
shirt redo
October 9, 2009 By 2 Comments
ok, so it's the same shirt as this one, pretty much. but i liked it so much i had to do it again. salvation army was having their 50% off everything sale last week, so i picked up this shirt for $1 or 2. ralph lauren, so well made and nice material. i also got a few others that i'm going to be messing with. one has shoulder pads. hehe. before … [Read more...]
sprucing
September 30, 2009 By 3 Comments
i bought these boring tees last year for $3 a piece i think, and decided they needed a little something, so i spruced them up a bit with some reverse applique: and some fabric rosettes. these i made with the leftover strips from my pleated neckline shirt, and just sewed them down in a rough circle. love it! of course, sadie's clothes couldn't … [Read more...]
pleated neckline tutorial
September 24, 2009 By 5 Comments
alright, so this is in no way a new idea...but it's my take on updating a shirt with some fun ruffly-looking pleats! basically, while i was getting dressed i saw this shirt and said,"BINGO! that needs some ruffly pleated things." and, 20 minutes later, this shirt was done. quick and painless!you'll need: a tired boring shirt. wrinkly bottom … [Read more...]
gaining confidence…
September 22, 2009 By 19 Comments
...in sewing for myself, that is. it's not as hard or scary as i've thought. well, until i hit a road block, the two projects i've done lately have been successes. we'll see what happens when i get frustrated one day. i think i'll stick to simple stuff! like this button down shirt into a peasant shirt transformation. i found this top at goodwill a … [Read more...]
some new stuff
August 5, 2009 By 5 Comments
i made these outfits for sadie today...i love the material on this one...and that trim on the bottom of the skirt. I got the skirt fabric from a friend, and the brown and teal fabrics were remnants, at $1.50 per piece. I had the trim already, so this outfit came out to be oh so cheap! love that. this dress was so easy i almost feel like i can't … [Read more...]
a dress masquerading as a shirt!
May 24, 2009 By 2 Comments
During a quick trip to Goodwill with my sisters yesterday, I found, among an awesome set of framed "season" prints, this cute Target reject shirt for $4. I loved the print, but the shirt wouldn't have really worked for me. I decided to get it and make a skirt or something for Sadie out of it. Then after studying it for a bit, I thought, hey maybe I … [Read more...]