T Shirt Ruffle

I had a couple of shirts and pieces that I don't really wear.  

I cut a strip off of the bottom of a skirt, ran a gathering stitch (Just a loose big stitch which on my machine is a 4 length) and leaving the beginning and end loose gathered up the piece.  

I cut my red t-shirt into a scoop neck.  

Then I stitched it on the shirt gathering as I went along.

Made for a nice change to a shirt I was never wearing. So many options.
(Please forgive the bad pics as these were taken on an old phone)

And I know, long time no post! In the meantime, I've worked a lot, sewed A LOT, had another baby!, and am enjoying raising the kids.  I have so many posts that I had been working on, but never completed.  I hope to get some of those finished, as well as some new ones.  Hope everyone is doing well!

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Hot Wheels Car Carrying Case

 I found a pattern online for a this cute car case.

 I  used jean, felt and other fabric to make the body of it.  Ribbon to tie it.

 If you want to make one, you can find it here.

I think it turned out really cute!  I made one for the little mini dolls my daughter has.  I'll post that one soon.

I hope you all had a great Christmas!  What did you do?

Cardigan A'New

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Lion Applique Blanket

My sister- in -law made this lion with her cricket.  Really cool machines. 

I finally decided to stop waiting and just put it on a blanket.  It'll hang around longer than a shirt.  Iron, iron, sew, sew and We's done.  She immediately ran off with it and this was the only pic i could get.

Thanks Aunt Rene!


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Toddler Couch Cover

New Cover

Original cover

I bought this plaid toddler couch at a garage sale earlier in the spring for $5.  Can you believe it's almost fall?  I used my old curtains from a couple years ago to make a cover for it. 

It's totally awesome and turns into a bed.  I did the cover in 10 minutes, mostly because that was all the time I had. 

It's a fun stripe print that matches the living room good.  I can't wait till I get to actually go pick out fabric and make another cover.  I just pinned it inside out and then sewed along those lines.  Right now it has a fold top so I can easily wash it.  I also want to embroider something on the back cushion when I get the time. 


Food ideas:

Morning Oven Hashbrowns

 Easy Cinnamon Sugar Cookies

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Quick Baby Quilt

I had two hours I could put together, so I jumped and made this quilt. 

The little one was all over it, while I was making it.  She LOVES the animals.

The back side is from an old sheet I had more than 10 years ago.  Wow, how time flies. 

I sewed the batting in between the fabric, so it has some stability to it.

Organize it Photo

So does anyone know where I can find these kind of tongs for less than $8?  I didn't think they'd be that expensive.

Teller Wine photo

And what is a good/decent pepper mill grinder?   These are cute, but they run $30. 

Biscuits and Gravy


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Freezer Paper Shirt Stencil

 I had seen some things on freezer paper stencils in the past.  I'd never thought to buy any of the paper before.  But it seems all the stars were in alignment, because I finally had everything at the same time, and my daughter was napping. Easy Peasy. 

 Get you some freezer paper in the plastic wrap/foil isle.  My cost $2.29 a couple months ago.  I found a plain shirt and some acrylic paint and a brush.  Find a design that you like and cut it out of the freezer paper. 

 An exacto knife would be good here, but mine was in a box somewhere. 

Iron the paper shiny side down onto your shirt.  I also placed an extra piece of the freezer paper inside the shirt after I ironed so the paint didn't bleed to the other side of my shirt. 

I pulled and tucked the collar of my shirt in, as it was too t- shirt like, to give it a blouse effect.

 Apply the paint to your ironed on stencil.  Let dry for 30 Minutes, then peel off.  Let dry another 24 hrs and then place a cloth over top of your painted design and iron for 10-15 seconds.  This helps it not to fade while washing and drying. 

I sewed where I had pinned, and I was finished.

 I will totally be using the freezer paper again!  I loved this, and I was done before the little one was done napping.


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Toddler Skirt from my pajama pants

I was about to toss my pajama pants, when I realized they'd make an easy skirt for my little girl. 

I grabbed one of her other skirts, and traced that with an added 1/2 inch  seam allowance on each side making sure to use the elastic in the top of the pants to be the top of her skirt.  

I sewed it together, also keeping the tie for a bow later.

I then cut strips of material to make the ruffle.  I ran a baste stitch and then pulled them till they gathered.  I pinned and sewed that on. Then I hemmed it.

She looks adorable in it.  I'll definitely look at remnants differently for possible toddler clothes again. 

 Modpodge Number Puzzle Redo


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Embellished T- Shirt with Cut Fabric Flowers

 I was already wearing this shirt today, and I couldn't think of any jewelry I had to wear to make it look better.
I stopped at Joann's and got a 1/4 yard of fabric. 

 I cut out a couple flowers.

 Got them situated and pinned and sewed with a baste stitch around all of it.  Then I went back with a zigzag stitch for the edges.  I'm hoping it frays a little after washing for a more vintage look.

 Finished!

What do you think??  Come by and leave me a comment!

 Embellished Shower Curtain

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Embellished T- Shirt Super Fast!

 I took a walk through Joann's and found this absolutely matching flower to go with my t shirt.

I just pinned and sewed it on. 

 It really churched it up, as they say. I'm sure I could make one of these myself, but I just haven't put the time in.  Clean the bathroom?...or Change her diaper...oh! or I could make this awesome bow.  In my case, I  did the first two...

 Hope everyone has had a good week thus far.  I've been keeping myself busy, and haven't gotten to the computer much.  Also, blogger lost some of my saved posts and you may have had an error this last weekend if you tried to get to a blogger page.  Their whole site was down.



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Puppy Baby Pillow

I made a pillow insert first off, then went on to make a pillow cover.  I included a ribbon on the inside, and then a hook.  

The puppy print was a nice touch.  She really likes it. I also made one for my other sweet niece!

Well, she's already got a hold of it here so no more pictures of this one. She's left me for another room to investigate/ terrorize.  It's amazing what a mess she leaves in her wake. 

I just put in my Girl's new car seat and thought she might need this as her seat sits upright now.

Any plans for the weekend?

A-1 Good n hot burgers

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Applique for My Baby Girl's Shirt

 My baby just celebrated her First Birthday! It's a celebration of her 1 year, and of 1 year of parenthood for me and my husband.  So many changes ...in just one year.

From feeding every two hours in the early morning hours to her now crawling around trying to find something else to get into and investigate. Standing, and attempting to walk without holding on.  I'll be the first to say...I was soo tired at the beginning.... so tired. And now I'm just tired all the time. Just kidding! 

Things are way better and I really enjoy seeing her change so much.  It's amazing the love you feel for your own child. I love her more than Iced Coffee in the morning. That's saying ALOT! She's absolutely a Daddy's girl already.  She just gets soo excited when she sees him. I love that.  I'd move mountins for my baby if I had to. She's the best. I love her.

Ok, on with this project. I just unburied my sewing machine after it had a week off. 

You need a plain shirt, some scrap fabric with a print on it, and pins. I cut this bunting upside down and couldn't use it, so I'm going to cut out the cat.

 I already loved this shirt because it goes with almost anything...but I need something for my cat.

 After cutting it out, I pinned and sewed around it. Then went back with a zigzag stitch a couple times because my edges were fraying more than I wanted.

 Done! Could this have been easier for such enjoyment? I love it. And as you can see the drool, she really loves it too!

 Fabric Pennant Banner



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Change it up

I just loved this fabric when I saw it.  It's soft, almost fleece like.  I covered this pillow below. 

 I have two of these that I had made over a year ago.  I was bored with them, so I just added the blue cover. 

What color would you have picked?

Leave me a comment! Let me know you stopped by!

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