Projects I've been working on...

I LOVE blogs.  I have quite a few favorites... probably too many to count.  I am new to sewing but I feel like I have gotten a little jump start on construction knowledge because of my background in architecture.  There are really so many paralells.  Anyway here are some of the projects I've been "cutting my teeth" on.

20 MINUTE SKIRT http://whipstitchfabrics.com/blog/20-minute-skirt-tutorial/

Who knew a skirt could be so easy?  Well, I think it's cute but Calliepie won't wear it!  Maybe next time I should consult her before choosing the fabric!



JACK'S FOOTBALL SHIRT

This was super easy.  Much easier than I expected.  I just used double sided fusible interfacing.  Be careful about steam burns!!

NEWBORN HAT

This was someting I saw in Pregnancy & Newborn mag and thought I could probably do.

I actually like my version better!!



BABY GIFTS

I found a tutorial for super cute baby shoes at Stardust shoes and here is what I came up with...

Super sweet and super soft.  When Dan saw them he asked if I would make him a pair!  The onesie was made with a freezer paper stencil and the softie was just a pattern I made from a picture of an owl I liked.


DANCE BAG

Ok, for this one I used the hobo bag tutorial from MADE (found here http://www.dana-made-it.com/2008/07/tutorial-hobo-sack.html)  but I altered it along the way to accomodate the huge bow on the front.  I couldn't use the drawstring because it obscured the bow too much so I made a strap.  Not my best work but Callie loves it and that's all that matters!