tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85089685874881770642024-02-19T04:21:18.655-08:00Ailidh Daisybabies, crafting, homemaking, lifecolleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04098920090880529968noreply@blogger.comBlogger128125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508968587488177064.post-39252931186842895142013-01-30T17:18:00.000-08:002013-01-30T17:18:07.260-08:00Refashion - dress from what?After all that fun making dresses for the girls I didn't want to be left out.<br />
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The Tuesday before Christmas Steve and I were invited out to dinner - a grown up dinner, with no children! (Well, the baby is still nursing every 2-3 hours, so he had to come, but he sleeps pretty much the whole time) And that afternoon when my mother's helper came, instead of doing any of the 2,001 things I needed to get done before we left for Christmas, I decided to make myself a new dress.<br />
<i>Out of an afghan.</i><br />
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It was something someone had made for us as a wedding gift, but Piper (our 220 lb lab mix) had used an edge of it as a chew toy one time, and I have never been sure of what to do with it. I didn't really know how to fix the edge (have a mentioned that I <i>cannot</i> crochet?) and I didn't have the heart to just throw it out. So it's sat around for the last five years, mostly being used by the kids to make tents.<br />
And that day I figured, "what's to loose?" <br />
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I really wasn't sure what it would come out like when I started, but I rather like it. With knee high boots and a pretty scarf? Unfortunately, after finishing it and trying it on that afternoon, I realized that there was no way I could nurse in it, short of taking the whole thing off, and so I didn't get to wear it that night after all. Oh well, one of these days...<br />
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Instead of bothering with a pattern, I first cut the muslin slip and basted it together to be sure I had the fit I wanted. <span style="color: #0000ee;">T</span>hen I marked the few changes I wanted, and took it apart and used it as a pattern on my afghan. <br />
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It was a really simple pattern - just 4 pieces, so it went together really quick. I will say that cutting that blanket made a lot of fuzz everywhere! I was finding it for weeks.<br />
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with a belt?<br />
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I still haven't worn it. Maybe next winter when I'm not nursing anymore.<br />
<br />colleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04098920090880529968noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508968587488177064.post-63361339596075037522013-01-27T12:23:00.000-08:002013-01-27T12:23:07.197-08:00she wore blue velvet...<span style="font-size: large;">So, now for those Christmas dresses. </span><br />
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There's nothing like deep blue velvet and white lace.<br />
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And how about matching ruffled eyelet pantaloons?<br />
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With plenty of "spin".<br />
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And some flowers of course.<br />
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Coordinating hair bows are a must. <br />
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Who knew having little girls to dress up could be so much more fun than dressing myself ever was?!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've had an idea for little matching dresses ever since Joy was born.</span> It's just never happened before. However, I happened to be near the fabric store one day a few weeks before Christmas, without children, and I happened to have a coupon, so I bought an armful of fabric and lace, and came home and got to work.<br />
Like I said, I've had an idea and a few sketches for several years now. I spent a morning drafting the patterns, and then started on the dresses while the kids spent the afternoon at a friend's house. Another couple nights of staying up til 2am, and they were done! They really were fairly simple patterns, it's just the material and lace that dress them up so much. I think the pants took more time than either dress (not counting those hems - I think they're a mile around, altogether!)<br />
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<i>I have to say that the evening is my favorite sewing time. It's so quiet and peaceful after the kids are in bed and the kitchen cleaned up. And it's such a nice big piece of time - no thinking in the back of my mind "do I really want to start this and then have to clean it up in an hour?", no rushing to finish something before somebody wakes up, or needs something... Just a big, lovely, quiet time to do whatever I feel like doing. I do start to get a little tired around midnight, but then I think of Declan's 2am feeding, and decide I might as well stay up until then, and usually get a second wind.</i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">Of course, the next morning can be difficult. </span>Which is why God made coffee, I'm pretty sure.</i><br />
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But back to Christmas outfits. Once those dresses were done I found a little blue velveteen outfit that Declan could wear, and then I didn't want to leave James out, so the morning before we left for our trip up north for Christmas I decided to make James a little matching tie. It was so easy! I just used one that he already had for a rough size estimate, and <a href="http://imsharingthewealth.blogspot.com/2011/09/little-boy-tie-tutorial.html" target="_blank">this tutorial</a>. I'll be making him some more in the pretty near future, I do believe.<i> </i><br />
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<i>If you're interested in my patterns for the dresses, just let me know and I'll see if I can put something together to share.</i><br />
<br />colleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04098920090880529968noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508968587488177064.post-20680476701116721002013-01-08T12:05:00.000-08:002013-01-08T12:05:44.244-08:00more scrapsAnother thing on my list this Christmas was a gift for my little nephew. I have to mail it, so I decided to make a little pencil case he could take to school. So I pulled out my handy scrap drawer again, and here's what I came up with (inspired by<a href="http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2012/08/zipper-mouth-pencil-case-girl-version.html" target="_blank"> this</a>) --<br />
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I made the "head" from some scrap painter's canvas that I had (by the way - it's the best stuff to make slip covers with - tough and durable, washable, and CHEAP) and added ribbon "hair", a red 7" zipper "mouth" and felt features. I just glued the felt down, so it didn't take more than 1/2 an hour, start to finish.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Of course, that is just a rough estimate, since <b>nothing ever actually gets done, start to finish, in one sitting around here</b>. <span style="font-size: small;">More like <i>start, change a diaper, work another minute, settle a dispute, work another minute, chase the dog and take back the baby shoe he is chewing on, work another minute, get somebody a drink of water, work another minute.... </i> You get the idea. </span></span><br />
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Then I stuffed in with color pencils, and mailed it off!<br />
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And it was a great way to use up little tiny ribbon pieces!colleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04098920090880529968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508968587488177064.post-65322723263291573482013-01-06T13:39:00.002-08:002013-01-06T13:39:58.635-08:00what can you do with a scrap?Another thing I had to finish before Christmas were some little odds and ends for a fundraising event I got to be part of. A group of amazing women have been meeting every week for months, working on some amazing projects to help destitute women and children in India (check out <a href="http://ailidhdaisy.blogspot.com/2012/02/wonderful-wednesday.html" target="_blank">this post</a> and <a href="http://ailidhdaisy.blogspot.com/2011/12/advent-calendars.html" target="_blank">this post</a> for other projects). Lately we have been working on a huge assortment of doll clothing and other crafts (all from completely donated materials) to sell at a Christmas bazaar, with 100% of the money raised going to help people in poverty.<br />
It turned out to be an amazing event, and lots of money was raised, which was wonderful. But today I wanted to share with you the one little "scrap dress" I was finishing up, because it turned out so cute I just may need to make one for Ailidh or Joy!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">oversized flower</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a great color combination</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and the ruffle pants underneath...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a little better look</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">so pretty</td></tr>
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Here are some of the other things on display - don't they look mouth-watering? If you are interested in actually getting to own one of these adorable things for yourself (or a little girl in your life) and helping impoverished people at the same time, check out <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NewLifeFrocks" target="_blank">New Life Frocks</a>.<br />
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<br />colleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04098920090880529968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508968587488177064.post-3961468370921447822013-01-05T06:39:00.000-08:002013-01-05T06:39:35.822-08:00more t-shirt weekSo, back in July I did a "t-shirt week" with a different way to use an old t-shirt every day. Well, here are some more cute ideas I found on pinterest. I need to try some of these!<br />
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<i>of course, there's always pillows</i></div>
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<i><a href="http://www.bhg.com/decorating/do-it-yourself/fabric-paper-projects/repurposed-t-shirt-projects/#page=3"><img alt="That's a Wrap" height="640" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2011/07/101446386.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" width="480" /></a></i> </div>
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<i>I love the wall art</i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Check out my <a href="http://pinterest.com/ailidhdaisy/t-shirt-ideas/" target="_blank">pinterest board</a> for some more ideas I loved! </span></div>
<br />colleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04098920090880529968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508968587488177064.post-83216091756298164702013-01-04T17:25:00.000-08:002013-01-04T17:25:37.196-08:00Baby quilts and things<span style="font-size: large;">So, two weeks before Christmas I decided I did want to make the girls coordinating Christmas dresses after all. </span> But first, I needed to finish several other projects that were laying around taking up all my space. The biggest one was Declan's quilt. Yes, it was supposed to be finished before he was born, but somehow <i>I just never felt inspired to work on it</i>. I got as far as a rough idea and a pile of material sometime in early fall (check out my mood board <a href="http://ailidhdaisy.blogspot.com/2012/09/mood-board.html" target="_blank">here</a> for my inspiration), and that's where it stayed until two days before he was born when I suddenly felt the need to get it made RIGHT AWAY. <br />
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Nesting? Or maybe I just had a feeling that if I started a really big project that I didn't want to stop working on, that baby would FINALLY arrive!<br />
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So, one day I sketched plans and figured out what size pieces to cut, and the next I got most of the patchwork finished. I contemplated starting the next step (applique) that night, but decided to go to bed. And went into labor about 4 the next morning.<br />
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So, there it all sat for quite awhile. As most of you know - I don't have much space in my "sewing room" (aka <i>kitchen</i>, aka <i>school room</i>, aka <i>play room</i>, aka ....) so I really had to do something with it before starting another project. And once I looked at it again, I didn't want to stop! I spent 2 days sewing in every spare minute, ignoring housework and laundry, and staying up until 1 or 2 am, <span style="font-size: large;">and</span> <span style="font-size: large;">finished it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Or almost. I do still need to do something to attach the layers.</span> Quilt it? Tie it? <i>Any ideas?</i></div>
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There's those navy and white stripes, and the touch of lime in the heavy piping around the border. The antique toys and blocks came in in the colored block border around the outside. And obviously the applique planes are the main interest. </div>
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And that old<span style="color: #0000ee;"><u>-</u></span>fashioned ticking adds just the right touch on the back.</div>
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I love it! It turned out just like I imagined it. Only better. Want to see?</div>
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<i>Yep, that's my original idea sketch.</i></div>
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And then fabric scraps all over the patchwork top, to get an idea for the colors and sizes of the planes (the actual templates came from some graphic my mother found for me and enlarged while she was here. I drew a rough, simplified outline to get the shape, and worked from there)<br />
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<br />colleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04098920090880529968noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508968587488177064.post-34539130898292253332012-11-13T11:14:00.000-08:002012-11-13T11:14:02.693-08:00Costume Parade<span style="font-size: large;">Finally, the moment I know you've all been waiting for! The Halloween photos are here!</span><br />
Did you guess what their costumes would be this year? That's right -<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> <b>Peter Pan and Company!</b></span></div>
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<i> flying away to Neverland</i></div>
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<i>to fight the evil Captain Hook</i></div>
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<i> (don't forget the crocodile)</i></div>
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<i> and live happily ever after</i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b>I love doing costumes. It's so much fun
to see what I can create, spending as little money (and time) as possible.<span style="font-size: small;"> The kids<span style="font-size: small;"> have never seen the Disney movie, <span style="font-size: small;">only the sta<span style="font-size: small;">ge play with C<span style="font-size: small;">athy Rigby, so they were rather <span style="font-size: small;">up<span style="font-size: small;">set when I started making costumes based on the Disney movie. (James was e<span style="font-size: small;">specially concerned that Wendy's nightgown was blue instead of white.) However, I was afraid no one would reco<span style="font-size: small;">gnize them<span style="font-size: small;">, so we went with the movie. And once James was promised a dagger, <span style="font-size: small;">he stopped caring about the <span style="font-size: small;">rest of the cos<span style="font-size: small;">tumes.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Here's a closer look at what I came up with this year--</span></i><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Peter Pan</span></b></div>
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James' costume was made from a $2 piece of fleece I found in the remnant bin at the fabric store. (There's still lots left over for something else, too), scraps from the stash for his belt and "boots" (which just slip down over his real shoes and have an elastic across the bottom to keep them there), and some green pajama pants for leggings. His hat was made out of an old t-shirt, with a feather left over from the "Little Chief" project. The beauty of using fleece and knits is that no edges had to be finished, which made the project very quick and simple. <br />
He and his Daddy made the dagger out of some cardboard, aluminum foil, and tape.<br />
<b>Total cost: $2.00 Total time: about 2 hours</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Wendy</span></div>
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I made Ailidh's costume out of some pieces of an old knit sheet I had. It was probably the simpliest of all the costumes, since I used a pretty basic design that I've used for many other little dresses. I took a little extra time with it, finishing seams and doing a neater job than I usually do with costumes, since I thought it would make a sweet little nighty for her to actually wear next summer.<br />
I didn't have any ribbon exactly the right color for the sash and hair bow, so I did buy a spool for $1.50. <br />
<b>Total cost: $1.50 Total time: about 3 hours</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Tinker Bell </span></b></div>
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Joy's costume was a lot of fun, but also a bit more of a challenge! I drew an outline on tissue paper, and held it up to her, then cut it out of a green satin (fabric store remnants bin again) with some scrap muslin for the lining. I attached the "dress" to a onesie to hold it up. For finishing touches I made little felt pom poms for her boots and a felt hat out of scraps. The wings were some little dress up wings someone had given us. I took off the old torn cover, re-bent the wire, and re-covered it with pieces cut from an old pair of white nylons.</div>
<b>Total cost: $2.00 Total time: about 5 hours </b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b> Captain Hook</b></span></div>
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It seems like Steve's costume is the hardest one every year, and this year looked like it would be the same - especially the hat. However, it turned out to be remarkable simple. Which is fortunate, because, once again, I left it until the last possible minute! Thanks to Mom visiting to help with the new baby, it got finished.<br />
I had an old straw costume hat that I've been keeping for the last 5 years or so (who knows why!) that worked perfectly - we just pulled off all the fake flowers, wet it and bent it into shape to dry. A few coats of spray paint after it was dry, and all it needed was a feather! I have discovered that you can buy white ostrich feathers at the fabric store, however, at $9.00 a feather, it was way out of my budget. Instead, we got a bag of little feathers for $1.50, bent a coat hanger and covered it with white felt scraps, and glued the little feathers all over it. It was perfect!<br />
The coat was really very simple. I found a huge red knit bathrobe at Goodwill for $3.50, cut the bottom and zipper off, and took the sides in to make it fit like a dress coat. I added the pieces I cut off the bottom to the sleeves to make big cuffs. A touch of velcro at the front to keep it closed, and it was done. His shirt is just a white turtleneck with lace tacked onto the sleeves and a large piece of chiffon (from a wedding dress I altered) folded and added to the neck. The sword belt is a piece of ribbon; the sword, believe it or not, my brother made out of an old car antenna and side view mirror. The hook is the tip of the hanger from the feather, covered with aluminum foil and glued to a spray painted yogurt container. To finish it off he tucked a pair of black pants into the tops of tall white socks (he didn't have any tall enough, so I bought a pair of girls tights for $3.00 and cut off the top) and wore his black dress shoes. I originally had visions of "silver" shoe buckles, but ran out of energy about 10 pm, and called it good enough.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Which brings us to the cutest one of all...</i></span><b><br /></b><br />
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For Declan, I used a little pullover costume I found at a yard sale. I just had to replace the elastic at the top and bottom. <i>(Cheating? Possibly, but since he didn't show up til 2 days before, I decided not to worry about it.)</i> The hat I made from the same t-shirt as James' hat, and glued on a felt nose, eyes, and teeth. The funniest part - I used an apple to model the hat while I worked on it! Such a tiny little head!<br />
<b>Total cost: $0.50 Total time: 1/2 hour </b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So that's that. </span>The kids loved dressing up and playing their parts almost as much as their Daddy did! <br />
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<br />I got such a kick out of seeing them "flying" all around, and seeing the
infamous Captain Hook holding the dreaded crocodile so gently and carefully.<br />
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The girls, especially Joy, weren't at all sure about Daddy with that crazy mustache at first, but they soon warmed up to him, and think his "evil pirate laugh" is the funniest thing they've ever heard. <br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Now, what are we going to do next year?</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Two weeks ago today, our newest little man finally arrived!</span> I had really expected him to come early, like the last 2, so when he was an entire week late, I was beginning to think he would never come! Little Declan was born at home after a fairly short labor, and weighed 7lbs, 14oz. <br />
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He has big blue eyes, a few scraps of redish hair, and looks just like his big brother.<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">He has completely stolen all our hearts! </span> His brother and sisters adore him.<br />
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So that's the big news around here. I have been doing almost nothing for the last couple weeks. Usually I have a really hard time "resting", but this time I've been completely lazy and loved every minute. However, I am starting to feel like it's time to return to the outside world again, so we'll see if I can catch up on all the things I've been ignoring...<br />
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<br />colleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04098920090880529968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508968587488177064.post-15983705899356314582012-10-05T10:50:00.001-07:002012-10-05T10:50:07.428-07:00costume time<span style="font-size: large;">I am so proud of myself this year - here it is only the beginning of October, and I've already started on Halloween costumes! </span> Most years I wait until the day or two before. <br />
I really love doing it - I love the challenge of coming up with something creative, spending as little as possible by using all (or mostly all) materials I already have, and the adrenaline rush of a deadline! My least favorite part is working with small, wiggly models as I try to design a new pattern. But I find that hints of a party and candy to come, works wonders...<br />
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Here's some pics from previous years...<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">A Cowboy and His Cow <strike>Pony</strike> Dog</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Wizard of Oz</span></i></div>
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We tossed around a lot of ideas (this is the first year James has been old enough to really have some opinions; that made it a lot more interesting...) and I was all in favor of something really simple, but James had his heart set on this one, so that's what we're going with.<br />
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If I show you a few photos of what I've finished, do you think you can guess what our theme is?<br />
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<br />colleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04098920090880529968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508968587488177064.post-79410306233146823232012-10-03T11:15:00.004-07:002012-10-03T11:15:37.348-07:00new from oldI've had a plastic wipes box floating around in my car for awhile. The hinge-thing on the lid was broken, so wipes inside always dried up and I never used it. Well, last weekend Steve cleaned out the car and I was about to tell him to throw it away, when it occurred to me that it was just about the right size for a pair of scissors.<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Now, I often carry my scissors and other sewing supplies with me.</span> Call it obsessive, (Steve does), but sometimes I go to sew at a friend's, and all those things tossed in my purse just seem to stay there. <i>So I'm always prepared, right?</i><br />
<b><i>The downside is</i></b>, you never know what might poke you when you reach for the keys, and things can be awfully hard to find jumbled up with my wallet, lipstick, a stray diaper, and who-knows-what-all-else...<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, I decided to turn that little wipes box into a "sewing kit". Take a look!</span><br />
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<i>fits right inside my purse </i></div>
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<i> holds everything I might need, and nothing can get lost!</i></div>
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<i>it even looks cute - what more could I want? </i></div>
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<b>How I did it</b><br />
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Start with one of those plain little solid plastic wipes boxes. You know - the "diaper bag size" ones. Peel off any labels.<br />
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Go ahead and glue the lid shut. I used a little hot glue.<br />
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Now, open the box and lay it upside down, Brush one half with modpodge and the cover it with a piece of cloth. Make sure it is laying flat and smooth. You may have to work a bit to get those corners. Trim the extras around the edges. Do the same on the other half.<br />
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Brush another layer of modpodge over the fabric to seal it. Don't worry too much about the edges and corners, we'll come back to them. The fabric should overlap a bit at the hinge. Make sure there's enough room for the box to close!<br />
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Let it sit to dry for an hour or two - until the modpodge is still soft and a little sticky, but not dry. <br />
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Go back and make a couple cuts at the corners, then lay the fabric flat. You can use a little more modpodge to get it to stick. Now is also a good time to make sure the cut edges are really smooth and straight, and brush more modpodge over any fabric that doesn't seem to be sticking tightly. <br />
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<i>Remember, you can use anything in "floral" design - fall is a wonderful time for seed pods, grasses, and all sorts of interesting things you can find outside. Add apples or fall leaves for some really good seasonal color! Or you can get a mixed bouquet at the grocery store or farmer's market for a more summery look- once you know some basic rules, the possibilities are endless!</i><br />
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When working with fresh materials, you need to start with a block of <b>WET</b> floral foam. At the store, this looks almost exactly like the DRY floral foam, but make sure the package says <b>WET</b>. This kind will absorb about 100x its weight in water, and keep your fresh materials fresh.<br />
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You'll start by soaking the block of foam in water. It's tempting to shove it down under the water to speed things up, but this can trap air bubbles inside, and any stems stuck into those "dry spots" will end up dying.<i> So just let it float there until it sinks on its own and has turned completely dark green.</i><br />
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After the block is completely saturated, place it into your container. You may need to trim it a little to make it fit, but it's easy to cut with a kitchen knife. Then tape over it with some waterproof tape (I use green floral tape, but you can use electrical tape too!) attaching it securly to the container, so that once you have all those flowers stuck in it, it won't tip over. <br />
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<b>Now comes the fun part. </b></div>
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Choose 5 tall, straight stems for your framework. You'll want to cut the ends at an angle to maximize water absorption. <br />
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Place the tallest one toward the back and in the middle. 1 more at either side at the bottom pointing out should make a triangle. Put 2 more in the middle of your triangle's sides to get a defined shape. You should be able to draw an imaginary line from point to point to point. This becomes your guideline. You don't want any other flowers going outside of this line.<br />
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Now, start "greening". This just means to poke pieces of greenery into the foam to hide it. You don't need to get carried away - leave room for the flowers. Just enough to soften and disguise the edges a bit. You will want to put some taller greens in the back to form a background behind the "triangle".<br />
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<i>From the back </i></div>
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<i>Plenty</i></div>
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Now start filling in with other flowers. Be sure to get different depths - some tucked down a little more, some more to the front. But none going past your framework!<br />
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You want to put your accent flowers in last. These are 3 to 5 larger flowers that anchor the piece. Remember to keep them a little closer to the bottom, to avoid making your design look top heavy. <br />
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Now, the back. You're not really supposed to see this side, but I don't like to leave it looking "naked", so I usually stick some leftover greens and little bits in there to dress it up just a little.<br />
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The last step is to be sure there is an inch or two of water in the base. This keeps the foam from drying out. You'll need to check on it every couple days to add more water as the flowers drink it up. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Just a warning - any kind of floral work tends to make a mess! </span>Here's what the kitchen looked like after this project. <br />
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<br />colleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04098920090880529968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508968587488177064.post-12573058325813785422012-09-30T19:09:00.003-07:002012-09-30T19:09:55.354-07:00Sewing School -- Part II<span style="font-size: large;">I very often have people asking me to help them add straps to a dress</span>. Many formal dresses come with optional spaghetti straps, but many less formal dresses don't. And those spaghetti straps are silly anyway - they don't add anything toward the look of the dress!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Here are some ideas for adding straps on a strapless dress...</span><br />
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<i>a simple white strapless dress</i></div>
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A small ribbon attached in the center and tied behind the neck adds a little support, but not a lot more coverage<br />
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A little more coverage is given with a fairly wide piece of fabric (this works really well with sheers like chiffon or tulle) in a ruched halter style -- <br />
attached just in front of the arms or spread across the entire front<br />
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Try two wide strips of lace<br />
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straight across the shoulders</div>
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or crisscrossed in the back</div>
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or switch it up a bit and crisscross it in the front </div>
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Here's a wider piece of lace (contrasting fabric would be pretty too) again in a halter style, but without the gathers. <br />
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Ribbon is an easy addition. You can use it in a lot of the same ways that we just looked at with the lace..<br />
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simple straps</div>
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halter style</div>
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Really, the possibilities are endless! Depending on the fabric and style of the dress, you should be able to come up with something the compliments and enhances the design, while at the same time adding a little more coverage or support.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Is there any method you have used to put straps on a dress or top? Please share!</span>colleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04098920090880529968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508968587488177064.post-59466118297620150872012-09-29T19:19:00.000-07:002012-09-29T19:19:12.752-07:00Make It Last<span style="font-size: large;">Today's "Sewing School" topic is Modesty. </span> Most of us probably have a shirt or dress that we like, but aren't quite comfortable wearing because it is a little too low, or a little too short, etc. Here are a few things you can do about it...<br />
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<b>Length</b><br />
We've talked about this one before - you can simply add length to anything either by letting out the hem or with a contrasting panel or ruffle. For example,<i> this dress</i><br />
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was much too short, but gained new life with a 5" ruffle.<br />
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<b>Bust</b><br />
This can sometimes be a difficult area, especially if you are nursing! It sometimes seems to be that I am suddenly overflowing all my tops! If you're like me, you just wear a tank top under everything, but sometimes that's a pain. So here are a few ideas...<br />
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Add a ruffle (you probably know by now how much I love ruffles!)<br />
like I did with <i>this dress </i><br />
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and <i>this swimsuit</i><br />
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add a panel<br />
gathered like <i>this dress</i><br />
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or just flat, <i>like this</i><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Anyway, that's all I have for tonight. </span>Tomorrow I'll show you some ways to add straps to a strapless dress. Think beyond spaghetti straps!colleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04098920090880529968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508968587488177064.post-6320454502098466222012-09-26T18:52:00.001-07:002012-09-26T18:52:16.882-07:00just a few minutesI had about a 1/2 hour today while the kids were all happily coloring (and would be just as happy to color each other and the table/walls/etc if left alone for a minute). Dinner was already in the crock pot, and there was nothing I really had to do. So I cleared a little space for myself in the corner of the table, where I could keep an eye on the aspiring Van Goghs, and turned on the sewing machine. <br />
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I've been wanting to try a "flutter sleeve" shirt for a little while, and I had this polo Steve gave me that he got from a vendor ... So I gave it a try.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>What do you think? Like it? Ugly?</i></span><br />
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I tried a few embellishments to liven up the plain camel color... <br />
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<i>a matching fabric ruffle</i></div>
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<i> a brown flower pin...</i></div>
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<i> some sparkly beads...</i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think I like it.</span> Unfortunately, as you can see, it fits Cordelia just perfectly, which means there's no way it will fit me (since I have given up hoping to ever be back to my "pre-baby" size!) <i>So, if I want one for myself I am going to have to find a bigger polo.</i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was really simple, in case you want to try your own. It really did only take about 20 minutes.</span><br />
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<b>How I Did It</b><br />
Start with a knit shirt. The larger the shirt, the wider a flutter sleeve you can get. Cut it off across the chest and along the underarms. Cut high enough that you get a nice slope to the "shoulder". I cut it as high as the button placket would let me. Then cut down the side seams. Make sure it is symmetrical.<br />
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Pin your shoulder seams, right sides together. Mark 8" across the top, to leave open for a neck hole (For about a size 2/4. Add another couple inches for a bigger size.) Be sure you have your opening centered! Sew from the edge to the marking on each side, using a 1/2" seam allowance.<br />
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Turn the shirt right side out and mark your side seams. I just held it up to the model and marked where I thought it would fit snugly. Be sure to keep the seams symmetrical! The should start to slope out at the arm, and end right under the arm. Sew along your markings.<br />
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Trim the "flutter" sides to get a nice smooth edge at the bottom, tapering out from your seam. I think I should have tapered this a little more.<br />
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That's all! The knit edges don't have to be hemmed, which makes it a little more "flow-ey" and there's already a nice hem in the bottom to hold the shape.<br />
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I found an old entertainment unit at a yard sale for $10. It was solid particle board, and probably weighed 400 lbs! It was really ugly, but seemed sturdy, so (with the help of 4 men) I brought it home. Everyone from our Bible study group pitched in with labor, odds and ends of leftover paints, old hardware, etc. A few minor changes in the shelving and doors and lots of paint later, we had a beautiful kitchen that the kids love to play with! All for next to nothing!<br />
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I wish I had some before photos to share of the awful old cabinet, but never thought about it. However, you've probably seen a hundred old entertainment units before. And here are the finished photos!<br />
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<i> Everything you could want in a kitchen!</i></div>
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We cut a hold in the particle board behind the sink and covered it with a poster, so the light would shine through like a real window. Some baseboard around it looks like a window frame, and a curtain rod with curtains completes the picture.<br />
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The "sink" is a basin from the dollar store, with an old faucet behind. The cooktop and oven just took a little black paint, some old cabinet knobs and a handle, and a few cds for burners. We switched the hinges on the oven door so it would open down, like a real oven. A little magnet at the top keeps it up.<br />
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<i>A little shelf with pot holders hanging from it (Goodwill) and a phone add nice touches.</i></div>
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The unit orignally had cabinets on both sides with shelves. the one on the left we removed, and use that little inset as a "broom closet", complete with apron, brush and dust pan, and vacuum.<br />
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The other cabinet we kept for our pantry. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>And there's the completed project!</i></span></div>
colleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04098920090880529968noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508968587488177064.post-9370408107486721222012-09-23T09:05:00.000-07:002012-09-23T09:05:19.062-07:00Sewing School: Alterations<span style="font-size: large;">Today we're going to take a look at 2 basic functions for <i>"making it last"</i> -- <b>Taking In</b> and <b>Letting Out</b></span>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">First, <b>Taking In</b>.</span><br />
How many times have you found yourself with a shirt that you really liked, but it was a bit baggy? Well, there is a very simple fix for that. (This same trick works with pants and skirts as well.)<br />
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<b>Try on </b>the garment (in this case a wonderful, cozy sweater that just needed a little more shape) and decide how much it needs to come in at the sides.<br />
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<b>Sew.</b> I took mine in by 1" at each side. <br />
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You can see the new seam line 1" to the inside of the old. In this case the underarm and arm needed to come in also, so I just continued the seam all the way past the elbow and then tapered it back to the original seam. Most of the time, if a shirt is baggy, it needs to come in under the arm as well as along the side. <i>With skirts, you can often just take in the side seams along the waist and hips, and then taper back to the original line.</i> <i>Just make sure you keep both sides the same.</i><br />
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<b>Trim</b> the excess fabric away. <br />
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<b>Overcast</b> the raw edge. <br />
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<b>Wear and enjoy!</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Letting out can be accomplished also very simply,</span> by adding a fabric panel along the side seams. Once again, this can be done on any kind of top - woven or knit, as well as pants or skirts.<br />
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Start by deciding how much extra room you need. My shirt needed another inch at the sides.<br />
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Turn the garment inside out and <b>trim off the side seams</b>. (If you're cutting jeans, watch out for the grommet you often find at the corners of the pockets! Trying to cut through that will ruin a good pair of scissors.) <br />
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<b>Cut a strip of fabric </b>that is 1/2" wider that the amount you needed to add, and 2" longer than the side seam. <br />
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Pin and sew the strip to one cut edge, right sides together. Open it up and pin it to the other cut edge, right sides together, being sure to keep the hems in line with each other across the new strip.<br />
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<b>Overcast </b>the edges.<br />
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<b>Make a rolled hem</b> at each end by fold the raw edge over, then folding it over again to match the rest of the hem, completely covering any raw edges. Topstitch it in place. <br />
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<b>Press and wear! </b><br />
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<i>Keep in mind that oftentimes adding a contrasting fabric is better than trying to match the fabric - even with a perfect match, it can make it look like you just needed a little extra room. (This may be harder to pull off with boy's clothes - try a canvas or corduroy) With the contrast, it looks like a deliberate part of the design! And you don't have to keep knits with knits - a small strip of a woven material works just fine in a t-shirt.</i><br />
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<br />colleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04098920090880529968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508968587488177064.post-5562610017395650992012-09-21T18:44:00.004-07:002012-09-21T18:45:09.357-07:00Friday<span style="font-size: large;">Fun Fact #4</span><br />
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I spent 1 1/2 years working as a floral designer, and I still do
the occasional wedding or other event for friends. It's something I
really enjoy, and find very useful - which is why I will soon be having a
tutorial on <b>Flower Arranging 101.</b><br />
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<i><b>By the way,</b> </i>I have actually been doing some sewing and other projects - which is why I haven't been doing anything on here! I just don't seem to have enough energy to do both right now... <br />
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<br />colleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04098920090880529968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508968587488177064.post-60193763634953217542012-09-19T18:39:00.001-07:002012-09-21T18:45:44.978-07:00mood boardWith just a few more weeks to go now until this baby shows up, <span style="font-size: large;">I've started thinking about making him a quilt. </span> I've made one for each of the children so far, and each one has been very different! I really had nothing in mind for this baby, so I spent a few hours browsing around Pinterest and putting together a board of things I found inspiring -- I'm thinking of propeller airplanes, vintage toys, blue stripe ticking, a hint of lime somewhere, navy and white stripes...<br />
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<img alt="textures" class="PinImageImg" src="http://media-cache-ec5.pinterest.com/upload/38632509273682121_QL8cfM0k_b.jpg" style="height: 192px;" /><img alt="vintage airplane prints" class="PinImageImg" src="http://media-cache-ec5.pinterest.com/upload/228065168599323593_Ga04ZAeU_b.jpg" style="height: 240px;" /><img alt="alphabet blocks" class="PinImageImg" src="http://media-cache-ec4.pinterest.com/upload/202802789439537104_5pCqUJXw_b.jpg" style="height: 135px;" /><img alt="navy stripes" class="PinImageImg" src="http://media-cache0.pinterest.com/upload/244531454737756503_ruKP3b7d_b.jpg" style="height: 128px;" /><img alt="Hanging Clipper Planes | Pottery Barn Kids" class="PinImageImg" src="http://media-cache-ec4.pinterest.com/upload/143341200611000528_d9aXtaVI_b.jpg" style="height: 169px;" /><img alt="Birch Trees and Birds Nursery" class="PinImageImg" src="http://media-cache-lt0.pinterest.com/upload/221309769158907029_3l5hvyZU_b.jpg" style="height: 192px;" /><img alt="Navy and lime." class="PinImageImg" src="http://media-cache-ec5.pinterest.com/upload/252131279108096928_A8TLIstn_b.jpg" /><img alt="Hanging Clipper Planes | Pottery Barn Kids" class="PinImageImg" src="http://media-cache-ec4.pinterest.com/upload/143341200611000531_zAyX8AYN_b.jpg" /><span style="font-size: large;"> Can't wait to see what it turns into!</span>colleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04098920090880529968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508968587488177064.post-68958016569885337542012-09-15T19:07:00.001-07:002012-09-21T18:46:07.684-07:00Sewing School - Hems 2<span style="font-size: large;">Last week in our "Making It Last" series we talked about ways to lengthen a hem. Today we're going to look at the opposite problem - making one shorter! </span> There's a couple ways to go about this.<br />
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<b>First is the traditional "rehemming"</b>.<br />
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<b>1.</b> Decide where you want the new hem. Fold and pin.<br />
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<b>2.</b> Draw a line to mark the fold<br />
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<b>3.</b> Remove the old hem (you may need to take out the stitches if you don't have enough room to just cut it off) and trim the cuff to 1" below your marking.<br />
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<b>4.</b> Fold the hem to the inside to meet the mark. Press. <br />
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<b>5.</b> Fold again along the line, press and pin.<br />
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<b>6. </b>Top stitch along the fold.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another, much faster option is an inside tuck right above the existing hem.</span><br />
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<b>2.</b> Sew just inside the existing hem. (I drew a black line, since it was just about impossible to see the thread.)<br />
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<b>3.</b> Press the fold up. You can also trim it off about 1/2" from the stitching, if you had to make a very large tuck. <b>And you're finished!</b><br />
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<i>outside view</i></div>
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<i> inside view</i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of my favorite shortening short-cuts for kid's clothes is a series of tucks. </span>This way they can be let out as the child grows. It also adds a nice decorative effect.<br />
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<i>before</i></div>
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<i>after</i></div>
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<b>To add tucks, </b>simply fold the fabric somewhere above the hem, wrong sides together, and sew a small distance from the fold (how far depends on how much you need to take the item up, as well as what you want the finished tuck to look like). Repeat as many times as you want, being sure to space the tucks evenly and make them all the same size.<br />
<br />colleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04098920090880529968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508968587488177064.post-50987652817283408272012-09-14T17:51:00.001-07:002012-09-14T17:51:02.689-07:00Not quite sure...Wednesday during nap time I had a chance to do a little sewing. I've had pattern I've been wanting to try for awhile, so I pulled out this piece of fabric and went ahead and made it. I think I had originally had a scarf in mind for this fabric. Honestly, when I had finished, I wasn't quite sure if I wouldn't have rather had the scarf. What do you think? <br />
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Here's the original pattern - </div>
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colleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04098920090880529968noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508968587488177064.post-80829510529432609572012-09-12T16:54:00.002-07:002012-09-12T16:54:54.556-07:00Wet Bags<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi0wGJY_yjSU8e5ITCRIp5Jge3d_4gG1dbPZNpMxY6mafGObVdQbXqp0-oc9Ss7Ae7YkBPOUWZPJF4G99Ca15QzGVANg0yw55NaBeeu1SNShG3bxKGr0DIXm7gvAlWSpbvjSzQUL4p1LmL/s1600/P1010509.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi0wGJY_yjSU8e5ITCRIp5Jge3d_4gG1dbPZNpMxY6mafGObVdQbXqp0-oc9Ss7Ae7YkBPOUWZPJF4G99Ca15QzGVANg0yw55NaBeeu1SNShG3bxKGr0DIXm7gvAlWSpbvjSzQUL4p1LmL/s320/P1010509.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">One of my favorite, most used items in the diaper bag is my <i>wet bag.</i><span style="font-size: large;"> </span> I use it all the time,</span> not just for dirty diapers or potty training accidents, but for those times they spill juice ALL OVER themselves, for muddy/wet clothes after a playdate, for swimsuits - pretty much any mess they can make while we're out somewhere!<br />
In my opinion, everyone should have a wet bag.<br />
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What is a wet bag, you ask? Well, the original idea is for a water-proof bag for those cloth diapering mommies to have something to put the dirty diapers in while you're out and about. But like I said, it has SO many more uses! <span style="font-size: large;"> And it's way cuter than a plastic walmart bag.</span><br />
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Fortunately, they're pretty quick and simple to make! Actually, it's my "go to" gift for baby showers; since I always have the supplies I need on hand, I can whip one out the night before (<i>no, we never procrastinate around here...)</i><br />
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Want to try one? Follow along!<br />
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13 1/2" x 32" piece of PUL (polyurethene laminate material - you can find it just about anywhere now, often along with other cloth diaper making supplies. You can also get some really cute designs now, so could even skip the cloth cover)<br />
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13 1/2" x 32" piece of lightweight cloth <br />
1 12" zipper<br />
12" -14" ribbon<br />
1 1/2" x 5" piece of fleece<br />
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<b>First,</b> pin the decorative fabric over the PUL, with waterproof side of the PUL facing down, and the right side of the outer fabric facing up <br />
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<b>Now</b>, run a line of stitching 1/2" from the edge along the shorter ends of the rectangle, and then overcast the edge. <br />
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<b>Fold</b> it to the inside along the line of stitching sew that down (PUL tends to shift a lot, so it really helps to get the zipper in nicely if you first sew it down) <br />
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<b>Attach </b>one side of the zipper with the teeth along the fold. Line up the top of the zipper tape with one corner. The bottom should come a little short of the other corner - that's good. <br />
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<b> Zip </b>the zipper closed, line up the other side so the folded edges are just touching, and sew the other side of the zipper.<br />
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<b>Now,</b> open up the zipper and turn the bag right sides together. Pin along both long edges. Fold your little piece of fleece in half and put it along one side so the open edges will be caught in the seam. This little tab will be for scenting with your favorite essential oil to keep things smelling nice.<br />
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<b>The next step</b> is to sew the side seams at 1/2". <i>Hint - to keep PUL from clinging to your presser foot and bunching up as you go, try sprinkling a little bit of baby powder right along the seam line. This keeps everything gliding along smoothly. </i><br />
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<b>Just about done! </b>Now you'll want to trim the fabric (not the PUL) along the seam, so it is completely covered by the PUL, and overcast the edge. This keeps the outer fabric from coming in contact with anything wet and wicking moisture to the outside of your bag. (If you are using a patterned PUL and not an outer cover, just skip this step! PUL doesn't fray.)<br />
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<b>To finish,</b> we just need to add the ribbon loop handle. Turn the bag to the right side. There should be a little gap between the end of your zipper and the side seam. Stick the ends of your ribbon in there and sew that gap shut. Reinforce that stitching several times to make the handle nice and sturdy. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This weekend I made another one</span>, using an idea from <a href="http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2012/06/turn-a-mens-shirttie-into-tote-aka-little-boy-church-bag.html">Make It and Love It.</a> My brother and his wife are expecting a little boy this fall, and I thought this would make an adorable wet bag for a little man. What do you think?<br />
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colleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04098920090880529968noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508968587488177064.post-42323181108354229862012-09-08T19:09:00.003-07:002012-09-08T19:09:24.762-07:00"Making It Last" sewing schoolIn honor of the changing weather and changing wardrobes, this month I thought I'd do a <span style="font-size: large;"><i>Saturday sewing school</i> series</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">about</span> alterations and mending </span>- anything involved in repairing, fixing, or "making things last". It seems to me that the art of mending is one that has been close to dying out in our society. But I have had several questions lately, not only about alterations, but also simple repairs. Hopefully this series will help answer some of those questions!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">T</span><span style="font-size: x-large;">oday's Topic: Lengthening or Repairing Hems</span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Have you ever had a pair of pants that look like this?</b></i></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Or this? </i></span></b></div>
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They may be in wonderful shape otherwise, but the hems are either too short (happens a lot with those growing kids!) or really wearing out. Here are some tips and tricks to take care of those hems.<br />
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<b>1) Extending the hem with hem tape or bias tape.</b><br />
If the pants have a fairly deep hem, and the hem has not already been excessively worn (leaving a mark along the crease) then it may be possible to let down the hem and finish it with a tape.<br />
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<b>Next,</b> open a piece of single fold bias tape along one side and pin the to the raw edge, right sides together. If you're using hem tape, simply pin it in place, right sides together. <br />
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<b>Next,</b> run a line of stitching about 1/4" to 1/2" from the raw edge. <br />
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<b>Lastly</b>, fold the tape to the <i>inside</i> of the pant leg, being sure that none of the tape is visible from the outside. Pin it in place and sew it down right along the upper edge of the tape. Press.<br />
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<b> That's all! </b> A few washing should remove all traces of the the previous hem, and you're left with an extended hem that looks as good as the first, with an equally professional looking inside.<br />
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<b>2. Add a ruffle. </b><br />
This obviously is not the solution for every hem, but it does work very nicely on little girl's pants, or a ladies dress. It's pretty simple - find a matching or contrasting fabric, cut a strip that's roughly 2x the length of the hem, gather one edge, and attach. You can make it as wide or as narrow as you need to lengthen the hem!<br />
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<b>3. Repairing a frayed hem.</b><br />
This technique can be used on boys or girls pants, but is probably NOT one you'd want to try on a pair of dress or suit pants. It involved cutting off the original, ragged hem, and covering the raw edge with a band of fabric. Like the ruffle, this can be a matching or contrasting fabric. For boys, try denim, corduroy, or canvas. For girls, try something in bright colors or floral prints.<br />
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<b>First,</b> cut off the old, yucky hem.<br />
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<b>Next,</b> cut a strip of fabric 2x the length you want, plus 1". For example, if you want the finished leg to be 2" longer, you will want to cut a strip of fabric that is 5" wide. The length should match the width of the leg, with a little extra. Press under 1/2" along one edge.<br />
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<b> Now,</b> pin the<i> unpressed edge</i> to the raw edge of the pant leg, <i>right sides together</i>. <i>Start at the inside seam</i>, and be sure to turn back at least 1/2" of the bottom side of the fabric strip. This way no raw edges with show when you're finished.<br />
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<b>Now</b> sew 1/2" from the raw edge all the way around. <br />
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<b>Next,</b> turn the whole strip to the inside, matching the pressed edge to the seam line on the inside. (You should be folding the strip in half lengthwise) Pin in place. On the outside, topstitch along the top edge, just a little way from the fold. <br />
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<br />colleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04098920090880529968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508968587488177064.post-74474020466839239772012-09-05T12:56:00.002-07:002012-09-21T18:47:49.877-07:00Little Chief A few weeks ago, as I was looking through my scrap pile I suddenly realized that I'm always refashioning things for the girls, but I never really make anything for James. <span style="font-size: large;">Overcome with remorse, I asked "What would you like me to make for you, Little Man?" His prompt answer was, "An Indian hat."</span><br />
Having no feathers handy, that project had to be postponed for awhile. But every time I have used the machine since then, <span style="font-size: large;">James has come running to ask <i>"Are you making my Indian hat?" </i></span><br />
Well, last week I finally made it to the fabric store, and found, not only some feathers, but a perfect piece of material in the "remnants" bin. <span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">So this weekend we turned Little Man into Little Chief.</span><br />
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It was a really simple project; it only took about 30 minutes, once I finally sat down to it. James was intimately involved in the process while his sisters were napping. Here's a few detail photos in case you want to try it...<br />
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Just cut 2 rectangles of knit or felt (so it won't fray) fabric, place them right sides together, hold them up to your own little Indian, tip your head to one side (helps with estimating) and sew up some shoulder seams and side seams, leaving holes for the head and arms. I made mine come down to past his knees, planning to add some tucks for "growing room". Cut a slit down the front, and keep cutting until it will fit over the head.<br />
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Now, to finish the bottom - I decided to leave it extra long and add 3 tucks, which can be let out as he grows. I simply drew 3 lines 3" from the bottom, and 3" apart, folded the fabric along those lines, and ran a line of stitching 3/4" from the fold. Also, the fabric I found had this great fringe already cut along the bottom, <i>but you can cut your own fringe if you don't have such cool fabric.</i><br />
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For the head band I just used another 1 1/2" strip of fabric, wrapped it around his head and added a little piece of elastic in the back so it would stay in place a little better. After he put all the feathers where he wanted them, I ran them through the sewing machine to attach them securely. Glue would probably work just fine too.<br />
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We originally cut another strip for the "belt", but if he tied it in a knot he couldn't get it off himself, and if he didn't, it wouldn't stay on. So we found a belt in his drawer that works just fine. It's now the official "Indian belt".<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">And there you go - one very happy little boy!</span><br />
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<i>Just a side note on something I discovered while making this - </i><i>Is it really bad that my son's headband has to be bigger around than his belt? Or is that normal for an almost-five-year-old?</i>colleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04098920090880529968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508968587488177064.post-82614774171947202092012-09-03T18:48:00.002-07:002012-09-03T18:48:28.284-07:00Happy Birthday!<span style="font-size: large;">We celebrated Ailidh's 3rd birthday this weekend</span> with a trip to Gi-Gi and Pap-pap's house. I can't believe my baby girl is 3 now! Here are some snippets from her wonderful weekend...<br />
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<i>absolutely exhausted on the trip home</i></div>
colleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04098920090880529968noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508968587488177064.post-1197737546805548962012-09-02T07:37:00.000-07:002012-09-21T18:48:20.401-07:00Fall dress<span style="font-size: large;">I visited my "refashion" pile this week, looking for something that seemed like autumn, <span style="font-size: small;">and wound up with this little dress for Ailidh.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">She loves it. </span><br />
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Here's the original skirt. When I found it this week, I loved the fall colors. I
don't remember where it came from - it was a size 16 and the lining was
torn in several places. <span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">I think that I meant to cut it down to my size and repair it. </span> But it seemed to be asking to be turned into a dress.</span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> About an hour later, and there it was! </span> <i>(I ended up changing my mind a couple times as I was making it, but later on I can share a rough idea of what I did, in case you'd like to make one of your own.</i>)<br />
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I had a tiny bit left over, so of course I couldn't waste it. I made it into a little infant dress, simply adding some elastic that I had.<br />
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