Week Seven Inspiration

I'm finding it difficult to plan the next weeks project when I'm in the middle of the current one...here's a quick project...tutorial at http://3punkmom.blogspot.com/2010/11/tutorial-chrysi-pin.html

Week 6 Inspiration

I spent most of yesterday not sure what project I would work on next. I have several magazine clippings of fringed purses. I spent one of my excursions to the mall looking at them. Some were very expensive, while the affordable one was just not quite right.

Week 5 Inspiration

My inspiration for Week#5 are these heart sweaters that are showing up everywhere. They look cute for Valentine's Day.

Week Four Inspiration

Sew Fake Fur (and Make a Muff!) – Sewing Projects BurdaStyle.com

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!

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...

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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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.

Lesson Learned

I'm so frustrated with myself this week. I went to a local thrift store. There was a great wool coat with short sleeves for about seven dollars. I didn't get it because the buttons were tight and so were the sleeves; however when I was at the fabric store the next day I found and bought great new closures, unfortunately when I returned to the thrift store the coat was no were to be found. I should have known better. I'm sure my daughter could have worn it for years if I couldn't figure out how to make it fit me better. Lesson learned. Don't pass up on a great find. So now now I'm on the hunt for fabric...I'll make my own.

Poppy Boutonniere Tutorial and GIVEAWAY!!!!

Check out Groisgain for their flower tutorial and givaway. Always great pictures. An idea worth giving a try, though I might try fusing two fabrics together. It would both add interest by using two different fabrics and seal the edges at the same time.

Poppy Boutonniere Tutorial and GIVEAWAY!!!!

Sunday Laundry Shirt Dress

The giveaway is over, but I fell in love with the pictures. It makes me want to pull out my dress form and fabric...I love the soft dress paired with the boots. What a great look.

I've got some great ideas about little dresses I can throw on over my jeans when I go out. I'm just not as inclined to wear dresses as much as I did when I was younger...I'm not sure why. Maybe I just need to find the perfect little summer dress.

Here's to inspiring your dreams of summer dresses to come!