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!

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...