i'm not a big fan of the actual candy corn, but the stuffed version i like just fine.it's a lot more cuddly too. i suppose you could cuddle with the candy, but it might get sticky. edit: er. candy corn is yellow on the bottom. then orange, THEN white. oh well. i like this way better, but if you feel the need, go ahead and make yours the … [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...]
beary cute
September 19, 2009 By 1 Comment
har har. the ears on this towel are supposed to be bear ears, and they look more like kitty ears, but that's my fault. anyways, sadie's long grown out of her infant towels, i am just clinging to her babyishness for as long as i can so i didn't get her a new one until now. i figured white would go with whatever colors i decide to decorate the hall … [Read more...]
cutie in a new dress
September 16, 2009 By 21 Comments
*happy dance!* i made a dress for sadie! and it fits! and i didn't say bad words in my head while making it! and it's not hemmed yet!ok, i could pretty much use yesterday's post, with "dress" inserted instead of "skirt". again, i went to this woman for the tutorial. she is amazing!it seriously took maybe 1/2 an hour...it IS un hemmed, but oh well. … [Read more...]
i made a skirt!
September 15, 2009 By 7 Comments
*happy dance!* i made a skirt! and it fits! and i didn't say bad words in my head while making it! (not that i ever do that, mom) and i did it by myself! and the zipper is crooked! and it's not hemmed yet!but, hey. i focus on the positive here!i used this tutorial..it was so simple and easy. my mom's serger made the seams so nice and tidy too. i … [Read more...]
cute dishtowels! why thank you.
August 28, 2009 By 28 Comments
here's an easy and quick project! it took me literally 15 minutes, including taking the pictures. they are cute dishtowels to wipe your hands on, and an awesome way to keep them put.keep reading for more on that...first off, you ll need: Click below for more details!dishtowels 1 strip per towel of fabric. mine were 16 inches wide, so i cut my … [Read more...]
star wars finger puppets
August 27, 2009 By 17 Comments
so, i know my brother josh is turning 10...but he goes crazy for ANYTHING star wars related, and these were calling out to me to be made. do you know what i mean? anyways...i used this blog's idea for darth vader, r2d2, yoda, and leia...and then i did the storm trooper and han solo on my own. (i always had a crush on han, that rascal) … [Read more...]
shop til you drop
August 24, 2009 By 3 Comments
so, last night at 10:30 i got an idea. (as all good ideas start out...late at night when i should be thinking about bed)an idea for a cute shopping bag to put sadie's felt/fabric/wooden food in. for when she needs to go "shopping". of course.so, here's what came of that idea! i used my own tote bag tutorial, only made it much smaller. added some … [Read more...]