Aprons

I have been wanting to make aprons for some time now, especially after reading this wonderful Apron Book.  Unfortunately (or fortunately) I didn't want to use a pattern because it seems fussy.  So the other night, I thought of using one of my old hand me down dresses to make an apron.  It worked great because the bottom of the dress already had a border and was hemmed. The only real work I had to do was decide the length of the apron, separate the hem, make some seams at the sides and the top, cut off the straps and make hems for those, then sew away. 

I was so happy with the result of that apron and really like the length that when I saw a yard sale pillowcase I had picked up I decided to make an apron out of that too.  It turns out that a standard size pillowcase is the perfect size for making an apron, just cut down one side of the seam and open up the pillowcase. Then it is the same process as if I were using the bottom of the old dress. I like them, and especially like how they each took about 20 minutes to make (at the most).

I guess I could have ironed them before the picture...

Estate Sale Bag

I went estate saling today, kind of.  I planned on going to 4 but couldn't map the address to one, something happened with the other, and anyway, the last one I went to I ended up buying a couch and a bag that I just love.  This bag is made of a tweed material.

Around a month ago I was at another estate sale and saw this bag sitting on the floor and instantly had to have it. It wasn't like anything I already have, it's a large vintage green tiara samsonite that seems to be a carry on bag; the bag is lined in a satin light green with flowers on it.

So, it seems I am now estate saling for bags and not just sewing notions, materials, and linens.

new stuff part 3

Here are 2 bubbles. The first bubble, in blue and white gingham check is a size 3 mo. and is not designed to be reversible.

The second bubble with the trains on it is a size 6 mo. and is reversible. The reversible size features a plain baby blue fabric.  

All of the bubbles are made with snaps in the crotch and elastic in the legs. I tend to put just a little bit of extra elastic in the legs so that they will fit comfortably.

When I get someone to model all the purses I have made, I will post those on here too.

more new stuff part 2

Here is yet another t-shirt onesie, this time made out of one of my own t-shirts that I stopped wearing but was in fantastic shape.  This shirt came from my first (and only) X games that was in San Diego sometime in the 90's where I saw Tony Hawk skate. I am glad to have been able to repurpose this.

more sewing

So here is more stuff I've been making while I have not much to do. The pictures aren't great, I think something is wrong with the camera. I think I will post each of these in a separate post so that it's easier to view.  

This dress is a size 3T and is reversible, so, 2 dresses in one.  One side features the disney princesses fabric and the other side features a matching lavender light print with two pockets featuring 2 different princesses. I bet some little girl would love this.

Update on the t-shirt onesie

So I made several versions of this t-shirt onesie out of old t-shirts I had. After 2 attempts I finally got the directions right (I am spatially impaired) and made the 3rd onesie correctly.  I just used a shirt I found at GoodWill for $1 (good place to go for practice t-shirts till you get the hang of it.

Now, time to make a few more of these to make sure I have the hang of it.

What a great way to use those t-shirts you don't want to get rid of.

Here is the link again for how to make a onesie sack out of a t-shirt.

Decorate your onesies

I found a tutorial on howaboutorange for making plain onesies a little bit cuter.  I wish I could take a better picture of these but the light isn't good right now, maybe I will replace the picture later, but, you get the point.  The only deviation I made from the tutorial is that I used stitch witchery instead of the ultra heat n bond, just because that is what I have.  

I made the Auburn football onesies for a friend having a baby this summer who are big Auburn fans.  The other two onesies I made for a friend in Iowa who just had a baby (who I'm not sure what she would want but I wanted to get her something no one else would) and the Texas onesie for a friend in Texas ha! How is that for specialized gifts. I love it!

Howaboutorange tutorial for a spiffed up onesie