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Sew Dressy
Have you sewn or crafted anything lately? I have to say that I keep my sewing machines pretty busy.
This last week especially. I made some new products for the shop. I finally took photos so I need to list them.
I also made more dresses for my little Fia. She now has a million and one handmade dresses 
But for real, I like to try different styles.
I had never made a peasant style dress before last week.
I made this one:
For some reason I made the 5t instead of 4t. So of course it’s a little big on my munchkin.
I have also been wanting to sew with knits. When I went to JoAnn’s I saw the cutest fabric, and made this:
It matches her colorful Cotton Blossom’s hat perfectly, see?!
I also made a little rolled rosette hair clip with the scraps.
So much cute…I can barely handle it.
(do you see how much her hair has grown since she cut it herself HERE)
I think I pretty much have this dress style down pat.
They are even cuter when the sleeves are a different fabric then the dress.
Speaking of different, have you ever seen the Lil Blue Boo Dresses?
Ashley makes the most amazing up-cycled dresses.
She also sells the pattern so that those of us that can sew can make them.
I purchased the Sienna Dress pattern a while back.
My hubby and I hit the local Salvation Army Saturday, and I walked out of there with 39 tees.
They were 99 cents, and super cute so I HAD to get them.
The I raided my closet, and the kids, and hubs.
Here is the 2nd one I made: (the 1st is not pic worthy, trust me)
and on the girlie
perfect dress for dancing
The bottom of this dress is actually a jersey cotton pillowcase I found in the closet.
It’s so soft, and Fia loves it. This was clear since she wore it to bed last night.
As well as tell me that she wants to wear it even when it snows.
I went back to the thrift store today and left with 34 more tees.
I think I have a new addiction, 99 cent thrifted tees.
Is there a group for that? Seriously, I already need Fabric-holics Anonymous. lol
See what I mean? I am 100% serious..I need help!
Anyhoo, this is the dress I made today in the works
Now it’s all done
The reason I went thrifting today was because I was hunting for a blue & white striped shirt to match the Kerropi Tee.
Kerropi, the frog has a blue & white striped shirt on. So the blue and white stripe tee was a perfect match.
I love it!!
I am debating on making some for sale. But still haven’t decided. I would have to purchase a license thru LBB first.
We shall see
What have you been up to? Make anything fun?
If yes link up and do share.
I wish, wish, wish list {Mommy Edition}
I don’t know about you but I love to window shop online.
I have come across several items that I REALLY, REALLY want to have.
I figured they are swoon worthy enough to post about them.
Like this beautiful necklace from Lisa Leonard
It makes me smile
I would also love one of these camera bags from Jo-Totes
I like the pink one too…
These are supa-fly!
How’s about a few camera lenses to go in my new camera bag?
Like the Canon EF 50mm 1.4 lens
I think I’m going to settle for the lower end 50mm lens the 1.8 instead. It’s a LOT cheaper.
and the Canon Telephoto EF 85mm 1.8 lens
Those are beauties.
I would also love to participate in a local Photography workshop.
That would be absolutely amazing!!!!!
My laptop is dying off slowly but surely.
So, this Dell would be really nice.
Either in the purple or green, I’m not picky. ;-)
That is a few of the goodies on my wish list.
*clearing throat*
Family.
Enjoy the remainder of your weekend!
Tutorials for your handmade Biz
Okay, this tutorial link post is dedicated to items for a handmade biz.
Owning and running a handmade biz can get pretty pricey.
You need business cards, sewn items need labels, etc.
If your already crafty why not do some of these things yourself?
Some of these things are just too easy not to do yourself.
First off is the inspiration for this post:
How to Make Your Own Hang Tags
from Saltwater Kids.
This is seriously an awesome idea, for reals!
Here is an Eco Friendly option from Handmade News
Crafting A Green World shows you several Eco Friendly Tag options:
Labels are another need for sewn items. They can be super pricey.
Here are several different label options how to’s
Ribbon Label from Silly Gilly
Twill Tape Labels from Patchwork Pottery
Fabric Labels from Sew Take a Hike
Packaging is also something to think about.
I warp my goods in tissue paper and seal with a custom label that says Thank You and my biz name.
There are so many amazing packaging ideas.
Some depend on the type of item you make and sell.
Here are a few cool ideas for different products.
Magdoline shows us how to wrap Soaps.
Daniellexo gives you an array of packaging ideas on The Storque
Hmmmm, something to definitely work on.
#1 MUST HAVE for any biz big or small…..Business Cards.
Epheriell Designs shows you how to make your own with a “FLIP”
Crafting A Green World gives multiple options that are Crafty, Thrifty & Eco Friendly.
You can also use the Hang Tag Tutorial from the beginning of this post to make business cards.
Hope this post was helpful to someone!
Enjoy
Tutorial Link Up
It’s that time again for some super fabulous Tutorial Links
My to do list will never end at the point, but that’s okay with me.
Just click on the pic to be taken to the blog with the tutorial.
Here’s another great dress tutorial from Create & Delegate I HAVE to try.
Still need to get some crochet skillz.
I still adore this Crochet Baby hat from Aesthetic Nest.
I love stuffies, and especially adore this Octupus from Melly & Me.
{Via Moda Bake Shop}
How about making a sweet fabric & felt album from Dear Lizzy?
Don’t you just love ruffles? I sure do!
Check out the Delia Dress from Baby Night Boutique.
Here is another cute dress from The Train to Crazy.
What other kind of tutorials would you like me to post?
I know not everyone sews, so I’d like to keep an eye out for things YOU would like to make too.
I can’t wait to post pics from the beach. I took so many and alot of editing needs to be done.
The whole family had a fantastic trip. It wore us all out though.
I am recouping from all the fun in the sun.
Funny how vacations {with children} seem to make you more tired in the end.
But it’s totally worth it
Shirring
I tried my hand at shirring for the first time today.
It did not turn out as well as I had hoped 
See what I mean?
The front is not wide enough.
My mistake was cutting arm holes.
Ya live in ya learn
The same evening I decided I was going to get it right, and end up with a cute dress!!
This time was a much smoother process.
With better effects, see?
Up close and personal
and a matching hair clip!
Apparently I am obsessed with rosettes…..LOVE THEM!
I also adore scrap booking brads and my glue gun, ooohh and ribbon.
Another beach outfit made by me, and ready to go!
IF you haven’t tried shirring you really should.
It’s pretty easy, and looks awesome.
Ruffles & Stuff has a great tutorial on how to do shirring HERE.
DO IT!
The end.
Show and tell
I will be leaving for a 13 day vacay over the weekend.
Today my goal was to make a few dresses for my daughter before we go.
I finished 2.
One of then I used this tutorial.
This is what I ended up with:
Here is a close up of the rosette embellishment:
Then I attempted to make a dress without a tutorial or pattern to follow.
I ended up with this:
It’s a halter dress with elastic in the back.
another of the front
I was so nervous that it would not turn out right.
But, it ended up okay..I think!
Maybe I can work on a tutorial for after my vacation.
I am hoping to get a little more sewing done before my vacation.
Have you made anything lately? Care to share?
Winner of De-Stash Giveaway!
Oh my goodness, I was supposed to post this yesterday…oopsie!
I was having too much fun
My kids went to spend the night with my inlaws and the hubs and I were out and about all day, and most of the night.
Our 8th wedding anniversary is on the 9th.
Since we were kid free we decided to get all dolled up and go out to
The Cheesecake Factory.
It was fabulous!!
Any hizzle,
The winner is……..
YOU?
Have a great and safe 4th!!
