More Wristlets!

I showed you a while back the wristlet I made for one of my friends birthday using the tutorial by From an Igloo.

Well I made four more! Unfortunately I forgot to take pictures of three of them :(

The one I am gonna show you today is one I made for another friend. We were out and about and we needed some random items, which I had on hand. My friend was awed that I had such random stuff with me.

I decided to make a wristlet for her so she can have a little random bag too! I need to fill it with band aids, hand sanitizer, a little fold up brush, Kleenex, eye drops, spray ointment, and anything else a mom might need. I know that could include everything but the kitchen sink.

Her diaper bag is red and white, so I used some left over scraps and came up with this...







These are just so easy to make. I really need one for myself. Maybe eventually that will be something else I can check of my to make list!

Happy sewing!
Amy

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Makin' It Monday-Embellished Backpack

Mr. E needed a backpack for preschool again this year.  There is nothing wrong with the backpack from last year.  I just didn't like getting his school work back all crinkled from where he would cram it in his bag.  The bag was a little smaller than a normal sheet of paper, so he had to cram it to get it to fit. 

Can you blame me for wanting to preserve pristine works of art?  I mean 30 years from now (probably because it will take me that long) when we reminisce about the time Mr. E was in preschool I would rather see his work, than the creases and folds all over the paper. 

Thus enters the new backpack.  

I found this awesome Nautica backpack at my local Goodwill for $3.00!!!  It is totally cool just the way it is, but I felt the need to add a little more to the bag.  First of all Mr. E's name has to be on the bag somewhere, so why not add the name and a little boy bling at the same time. 

Since Mr. E is crazy about tractors, especially John Deere tractors I decided to applique the John Deere Logo on the front and use some John Deere fabric for his name too.  How appropriate for my tractor lovin' baby!

I ironed my fabric to some Wonder Under and then traced the letters for Mr. E's name.  Then I cut out and ironed the letters to the backpack.  To add some extra detail, and support I used yellow embroidery floss around the letters and the logo. 

Mr. E is pleased with the outcome and the extra details make it easier for him to find his backpack in the line of backpacks at school! 

Hope you find some good deals on your next thrifting visit!  Maybe even some you can spruce up a bit too!

Happy Crafting!

Things to Try Thursday on a Friday- Bermuda Shorts

Okay, another clothes refashion, hope you don't mind too bad.

I have a pair of denim Bermuda shorts that I bought last year at Target, but when I put them on they loom like "Mom" shorts. I know I am a mom, thus all my shorts are mom shorts, but these just don't look like what I would like them to.

On one of my Good will shopping visits I went specifically to look for wide, straight leg jeans. In other words a pair of jeans that were as wide at the thigh as they were at the hem.

I lucked up and found a pair that fit me! This was made easier because length didn't matter. I have ling legs, so buying jeans can be a bit complicated.

Originally I was gonna wack the jeans of and hem them myself, but I found this great tutorial for altering the hem of jeans over at Make It and Love It.

So, that's what I did for my shorts. They still have the professional Jean hem, which let's face it is a hard thing to duplicate.

Here is my final product. I have enjoyed wearing these shorts in the hot smoldery weather that we called summer. If the temps don't rise, I may have worn my new shirts for the last time this year :(.






If you have jeans to alter, this is definitely a tutorial to check out!

Happy sewing!

Amy


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Things to Try Thursday-Flirting the Issue Shirt

I made myself a skirt for Easter. I like for us to wear matching outfits for Easter, well at least matching colors.

I made my skirt using a tutorial from Anna Marie Horner

The other day I decided to use some of the left over material from my skirt to make a skirt for Miss C.

I only used two rows of elastic for Miss C's skirt. I was afraid any more would make the waistband too long.



After I finished the skirt I decided to make her a matching hair bow.



Here we are I. Our matching Mother / Daughter outfits. I am sure she won't let me do this forever, but I am gonna enjoy it while it lasts.



This is a very easy tutorial to follow! I love the way the skirt hangs, it is nice and flowey.

Happy Sewing!

Amy

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Makin' It Monday-Pillowcase Dress and bloomers

I have made a couple of Pillowcase dresses for Miss C in the past.

I LOVE the simplicity, and sweetness of these dresses.

I decided to make another dress for a friends daughter's birthday. She likes purple so I used some purple and green flower fabric. I added a green border on the bottom to make it a little longer and to add a little more color.
























I really like how the dress turned out. But what little girl outfit would be complete without Some matching bloomers.

I used an existing pair of bloomers as a guide. I started by tracing my bloomers on my fabric.

I cut out my bloomers. Two pieces, one for the front and one for the back.
























Then I sewed up the bottom and sides.























You can see that I drew a line on the leg holes. This is where I will fold over the material to make a casing for the elastic.
























Then do the same thing for the waist band.























Open of of the side seams and feed elastic through the casing of each of the leg holes and waist band. Take waist and leg measurements to know the length of elastic you will need. So, if the child's waist is 13 in around you will need 13 in of elastic.

Now that the elastic is through each hole sew the ends together. Then smooth out the elastic and stitch up the side seams of the casings.
























The bloomers are done!

When you put the two pieces together you get a sweet little outfit, and a great present!
























Happy sewing!

Amy

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