A couple of weeks ago, I posted my heating pad tutorial and at the end, I mentioned that I would like to put together a drawstring bag for attractive gift-giving as well as storage. So...here's the tutorial. Cut a pattern (here's that gridded paper I love so much...in a peppermint stripe) that is a 11.25" x 7.5" rectangle. Pin it to your fabric with one of the short ends on the fold. Cut your fabric, open up the rectangle (should be 22.5" x 7.5") and finish your … [Read more...]
Padded iPad Sleeve Tutorial
(Note: This tutorial was created for the first generation iPad, but can be adapted for all generations.) When we were at the Apple store buying my iPad, they had a decent selection of protective cases available, but if you guys know me by now, you know that I had to at least try to make my own before I gave in and bought one. I quickly went through Plan A and Plan B before I was successful. So, with you I share my Plan C. It's a very simple, quick project to put together. It's not so m … [Read more...]
Halter top recon
So I posted before about entering The Fabric Floozie's Recon-a-Thon....and here I am extremely last minute, entering a recon. February turned out to be a pretty busy month and I got behind on craftiness. This afternoon, I grabbed this scarf from my scarf collection. It was a favorite when I purchased it months ago, but it really washed me out and was a little bulkier than I cared for. It's been hanging unloved for too long, so the Recon-a-Thon was the perfect opportunity for it to be … [Read more...]
Toddler Halter Top Sewing Tutorial
With warm weather not too far away, I've got ideas for spring/summer outfits running through my head. The first one pattern I wanted to come up with was a simple halter top for Elliott. One that I can sew in an hour and make her a bunch out of different fabrics. I gave it a shot yesterday and was successful on my first try, so today I made a second one and will share my 'pattern' with you. Elliott is a tiny little thing. She just turned 2, but can still fit in some 18 month stuff. The siz … [Read more...]
Rushed mornings
Anytime we have a rushed morning before school, I think of my favorite comedian Brian Regan and his thoughts on Pop Tarts. After a wonderful storm with lots of rain last night, I think I'll avoid the mud of the flower beds and stay inside today. I need to declutter the kitchen and my computer desk. Gotta put buttonholes and buttons on a dress I'm doing for a Hyenacart collaboration (more info on that soon!). Scrub the bathroom. Follow behind Elliott, constantly picking up the … [Read more...]