All you need is a Chihuahua (mix) and a square. A square that can be attached like a fascinator (fancy hat). To make the square, you’ll need one to two cardboard within toilet rolls. Have two sections that are of equal width to create a cube. The remaining sections are folded to fill the space…
Note: You should test the length of the strips and placement of buttons depending on the end-user’s preference. Finalize a prototype before making more. The alternative is to adjust the length of the elastic on your masks.
I have friends who are pharmacists and they asked me to make some face masks as back-up for when their supplies run out.I found this Owensboro Health site that mentions recommended fabrics to use as well as provide links to two patterns. Craft Passion: Face Mask Sewing Pattern The Stitching Scientist To save you clicking…
Friend’s daughter, miss A, turned two today. This is a bday present for her. Sewing this was made a lot easier with a serger. The folded edges are the hem of the skirt. Serge the raw edges at the top and side. Pleat and then serge to lining. Add a waistband with elastic and it’s…
Friend has an almost 2 year old who received a kitchen play set from doting grandparents. I offered to make little play aprons so my friend found a design and purchased fabrics. Here’s what I made. This will be a little long for a few months. There’s enough fabric left to make one more. Ironing,…
Here’s my first attempt at making felt (not felted) food. I found a Youtube video by Lily Bean and followed her steps. I drew my own patterns though. This was a quick 30 min project. Since it’s for a friend’s toddler, use of a hot glue gun was not an option. Have you seen or…
Cut off at the ankles to keep the tube part of the sock
The weather is getting colder but we’d still like to bring our little furry one out to festivals and events. A carrier is handy if she gets tired, is at risk of being stepped on in a crowd, or just wants to be carried for a better view of what people are eating. Since her…
Who knew making a dust cover for this machine could be pretty easy? I needed 2.5 hours, a sewing machine, a serger, long ruler, scissors, mat, roller cutter, fabric, white board and erasable marker. First, measure the width, height, and length of the machine. Add at least an inch allowance. I used the edge of…
The same paper pattern can be implemented in many ways. Here’s another dress for Coco using the same pattern as the animal print dress. My little model told me to shorten the front of the skirt so she won’t step on it. Here are the before-snip pics.
Why a muumuu? It’s looser, made of a really thin and cool material, and the print reminds me of muumuus. Same pattern as the animal print doggy dress but longer and looser.
So lucky to have been gifted these!
This is a quilting square from Walmart. Coco’s a small dog so this was just enough for an outfit. Her outfits are usually made with knits of some sort. Trying a non stretch woven with this dress. Here’s Coco modeling her new dress 🙂
I’m really lucky to have been gifted fabric from a seasoned sewer’s stash as the family downsizes for a move. I’ve got piles for pants, tops, muslin, lining, scarves, a curtain, and crafts. The only one that I’m not quite sure of is the floral print (front row, middle). It has little bumps all over…
Inspired by a conversation with a colleague and a variety of donkey images online.
I’ve used sleeve patterns before but have never drafted one with my specific measurements. Threads Magazinehas great instructions and illustrations. I saved the thin paper that is used to wrap handbags from when I last helped a friend purchase some. These are really useful Cut and it’s time to test! So, after testing it, I…
It’s great to have a day off to sew. See what I made? A circle skirt with a hidden zipper! Bought a whole bunch of chinese knots so one goes on as decoration. Added a few folds to adjust waist size.
With Halloween round the corner, you’ve probably been receiving several dress-up party invites over the weekend. If you’re in to sweet treats and would like to give out Hersheys while dressed as a Hershey chocolate kiss, this is the tutorial for you. We took four hours to complete this but that time included staring at…
Summer has passed and Fall is upon us. It’s time to prep cold weather clothing to survive Winter. To make a cape like this, I started out with a square. Fold it into quarters and then cut away the corner without edges. 2″ radius would ensure a snug neckline for me. Next, cut out two…
Here’s a new hobby… homemade clothing closures. First attempt at a Chinese frog knot. It’s for this work-in-progress top that’s a fusion of different patterns.
My friend, M, was close to her delivery date when she asked me to sew a bench cushion for her beautiful nursery. Here are pics of the process…
Bought t-shirts and fabric paint for this project. Created a family set of baby love tees and onesie for a friend who’s having a baby girl in August.
Tweaked a shift dress pattern by using just the bodice part and giving it a waistband and a circle skirt. Added strips to the sides that are long enough to tie into a bow at the back. Is this a fun dress, work dress, or party dress? Hmmm..
I started a new job and haven’t had much time to sew and blog. However, i did manage to make a few bandanas for a friend’s fundraiser. Here’s Coco modeling the bandanas. 🙂
This is a recent painting donated to an online auction to raise funds for Lucky 13 Rescue, a non-profit organization that rescues animals.
A simple dress with a movable bow that can turn 1 dress into multiple looks.
Super soft, luxuriously comfortable, great gift for me or my friends.
When we adopted Coco in 2013, the humane society gave us a pink coat, pink collar, and a toy. To give back this Christmas, I’m making something for the humane aociety. This is a 2 week fabric busting project to make at least one bandana a day. The bandanas made all the way up to…
Here’s a painting of a dog named Trixie. This will be donated to Lucky 13 Rescue (http://www.lucky13rescue.org) for an upcoming online auction to support their dog rescue efforts. They have rescued chickens and geese as well. Check out their website for amazing dog rescue stories and maybe find your furever friend. 🙂
If you watch Korean dramas, this title might sound REALLY familiar. It was inspired by both that drama and snowmen. Here are process pics.
Here’s your very own snowman who’ll give you cold yet heartwarming hugs. Here are process photos. This is going to my friend, MK. 🙂
Here are process pics. Add some “Joy” to the tree and the tree of joy is complete (See first pic)!
The Christmas series continues… These candles sit on a bed of gold leaves wirh prayers dancing in each flame. Here are process pics:
Make your own xmas snowflakes to decorate the tree/house. Very easy. You just need: Parchment paper (wax paper does not work) Hot glue gun Glue sticks Marker/pen. Something that writes well on parchment paper. Acrylic paint or nail polish Glitter glaze/glue Brushes https://youtu.be/sdSKnIVP8Lo Make it a crafting evening with friends or some crafty “me” time.
Painting while listening to CNN discuss election projections makes for an interesting mood to paint in. I started with a pencil then acrylic paint to fill in the colors. Here are process pics. The final piece:
It is November and time to start making xmas gifts. The hub’s boss loves her cats so I found a photo of one of them and painted it. Here are some process pics over two days. This is the first time I’m painting a cat so it was quite exciting to see it taking shape.…
I don’t have a lot of storage options so an actual wreath is not something I’d get. In its place, is this flat xmas wreath that will be easy to store after the holiday. Used my new satin acrylic paint with regular acrylic paint. Here are process photos. This was created over two evenings of…
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Went to Michaels to get some rivets for the finishing touches of a Halloween costume and saw this set of acrylic paints. All of this for $9.99! My paintings will have more than blue, red, and purple now. 😆 Even got a coupon for 50% off 1 regular item.
My brushes have been living in the original plastic bag they came in for a while now. 😅 They do deserve better. It’s been halloween costume making craziness this entire weekend and we finally see the light. Pics soon! There’s leftover material that would do nicely for my brushes. It’s really simple. Cut out one…
Remember my birthday dress? Here’s how it was constructed, without the pintucks. The pintucks are optional. Finish the collar last if you decide to add pintucks. Here is a dress without pintucks. The pintucks are useful for shaping the dress – fitting around the bust and loose from waist down, tighter on the back… Please…
Made this today.
Felt like some xmas cheer today.
This is the smallest fabric flower that i’ve made but possibly the cutest.
My friend, M, purchased four different fabrics to make bandanas for her corgi. This is the second fabric that is shown in the photos. First, measure how wide and long you want the final bandana to be. M’s corgi needs a bandana about 11.5″ wide and 7″ long. Of that 7″, 2″ is a tube…
A friend, M, has a cute corgi and has recently started dressing her up. M bought some fabric and asked me to create bandanas and bows for her. She provided a sample which i used as reference material. I made some bandanas, bows, head bands, and hair ties. There is more fabric with different prints…
The temperature is dropping steadily and I’m needing warm clothing. Leftover liner fabric from Coco’s halloween costume was used to make an outer piece.
Coco’s night fury costume is complete and there’s still some of the faux croc material left. I cut out rectangles from the odd shaped edges to create tissue holders. These go to a boy scout’s fundraiser this weekend. Hope whoever buys it, likes it! They are easy to make, especially with a material that doesn’t…
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