Week Four Inspiration

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I thought I would keep this week simple and complete another project to go with last weeks project. I'm planning a few tweaks from the instructions listed on the above link...

Creative Excursion #4

I had a little time to make it to the fabric store on Saturday after work. I found this great fabric. It was on clearance for $3.95 a yard, so I bought more than I had planed to. I'm not sure what I am going to do with it yet, but I love it!

Project3

Project 3 is almost done. I must finish hand stitching the lining to the collar and add a hook and eye closure. I will add another picture when it is finished.

Project 2

Project 2 is finally done! I took a silk, cowl necked sweater I've only worn once. First I cut off the neck. Then I cut the sweater down the center. I found this flower fabric and cut it into strips, then added two flowers between each one and sewed the strip around the neckline. Then I cut the cowl in half at lengthened the sleeves with it.

The flower fabric was about $16 per yard. I bought half a yard and have enough left for another project. So the final project cost me about $4 to make. (I don't remember how much I originally spent on the sweater, but I got it at a discount store...so it was a good price).

Sweater before

Creative Excursion #3

I felt like I had so much to do this week, so I headed out early yesterday morning for a quick excursion...Three hours later...I went to the fabric store. Got fabric for a couple of future projects and picked up some notions I needed for this week.

I found this adorable heart button. Immediately, I made this Valentine's bracelet (less than Five Dollars!)

My inspiration was from this amazing bracelet my little sister gave me for Christmas. It is filled with beautiful vintage buttons. I especially love the dangles.

Don't forget time for yourself! No matter how much you do, there will always be more....

Week Three Inspiration

Just a note: My oldest son and I both came down with the flu this last week; hence, my late inspiration post. I am finishing up Project #2 and will post pictures soon. My kids are off school today...so we are off to do something fun. Not much time for sewing today...

Here is a link to a tutorial that I will be using for Project #3, found at Casey's Elegant Musings. I will be using faux leopard fabric left over from a chair makeover...

Creative Excursion #2

My excursion this week was spending time on myself. I got a haircut and went to the thrift store with my sister afterwards. I found a great candelabra. I think it needs a little black paint. It has purple crystals on it. I have been looking for something similar and it was a good price.

My sister found an outfit for an upcoming party. She was looking for tacky 80's dance theme. I think I was able to give her some advice as to what I would have worn with it back then. Looking forward to adding some pictures...

Another round of sickness tonight(my older son). Sleep tight, I'll probable have a long night...

Week Two Inspiration

My plan was to post inspiration blogs on Fridays...running behind as usual. I didn't finish Week One Project till late last night. I wasn't sure what I wanted to work on next. So, for Week Two's Project I will be completing a sweater redo. My inspiration is from Grosgrain. A fabulous blog. Here's a link to a month of sweater redo's and a couple of pictures of one of my favorite ones.!

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Project 1

It is almost the end of the day, and I finally finished my first project. I picked it because I wanted quick gratification. It was a simple project, unfortunately I waited until today to do all of it. Procrastination will definitely be an issue for me to keep to my goal of finishing one project a week...Here's to happy sewing.

Creative Excursion #1

I didn't get a chance to post yesterday, as I came home to my littlest one being sick...On New Years Day, I snuck out to the fabric store for an hour or so. I found some great patterns for $1 each. Got to love that price. On Monday I went to the mall for a couple of hours. Saw some great ideas for fringed purses. I will expand on both of these excursions later, as I know they will inspire several projects.

Happy New Year

It's a brand new year, and though I'm not big on resolutions...I have decided that it is time I start doing more things for myself. I miss posting to my blog. I've got so many projects I want to work on. So here is my plan.

I will work on a new sewing project each week and post about it on Mondays. On Tuesdays I will spend a couple of hours just for myself going on "creative excursions." (Simple Abundance by Sarah Ban Breathnach) This is a time for me to do things I enjoy by myself, like going to the movies, antique store, thrift store, beach or mall. {Mondays and Tuesdays are my days off, so I have time to myself while the kids are in school}. I'll tell you about my excursions on Wednesdays. On Fridays, I'll tell you about what Inspires me, this may be what I will be working on for my nest weeks project.

Look for my first project next week. I think I will keep it simple, like the ruffled apron I spoke of a while back. First things first...I need to take my serger to the repair shop. I think it needs a simple adjustment. It is making a chain, but not pulling the fabric through. Here's the thing, it drives me crazy sewing when I can't finish all the edges. I guess I could do Hong Kong finish, but the serger is so much quicker.