Refashion: Jumper to Vest

Refashion: A man's woollen jumper
Into: A vest for me
Inspired by: Gina and Mim
Another woollen jumper from the Op Shop, this time successfully made into something for me. The jumper was dyed using Ebony Black but turned out deep green. I started the refashion with a cut up the front then took the side seams in a little to give it some shape. The collar was then cut down to about half its original size and part of it was used for the front piece with the brooch. The rest of the collar and the sleeves were sewn on the bottom of the vest to give it extra length.

Kids' Pants

Pattern: Burda 9828
Tutorial: Knee Pad Pants by Dana
I wasn't brave enough to make my own pants pattern like Dana did, but I used her knee pad idea.

Pram Bag

Pattern: Make Up Purse from Nicole Mallalieu
A present for my sister for the arrival of her son and my nephew. I attached a loop to the purse which attaches to a swivel hook that is attached to webbing that is strapped onto a pram handle. I stitched a girl and boy on the front of the purse to represent her daughter and her new son.

Brooch Holder

Pattern: My Design
I made this for a friend who has a lot and loves brooches. The idea is that it is a place to pin your brooches so they will not be damaged, and you can see them all before deciding which one to wear.

Hanging Planes

Pattern: My Design
To be hung in kids' rooms, each plane is on its own ribbon so they can be hung close together or scattered apart, like the stars I made for my kids' bedroom.

Memory Game

Project: Memory Game in a Pouch
A custom made memory game.

Poppet Purse

Pattern: The Poppet Purse from Nicole Mallalieu
(made as pattern test)
Because of the swivel hook, taking the handle off changes the bag into a small clutch purse.

Refashion: Jumper to Pants

Refashion: A man's woollen jumper
Into: A jumper for me, a cardigan for me, then pants for my boy
A woollen jumper from the Op Shop with the plan to make it into a top for me. When I cut it up and sewed it back together, I made it to short. I tried to save it by making it into a cardigan but that still didn't work. So it ended up as pants for my son.

Zipper Purse

Pattern: Make Up Purse from Nicole Mallalieu
Made from demin with the Eiffel Tower embroidered on the front...

...a small reminder of home for a friend.

Fabric Covered Storage Boxes

Pattern: My Design

Tin Toy

Tutorial: Tin Toy by Pippiwillow
Using craft glue, I covered the formula tin with fabric, then sprayed it with Spray Adhesive. I had to use eucalytus oil on the exposed tin as the glue made it sticky. Instead of painting the pegs, I used Artline Markers to colour them in.

The Spec Case

Pattern: The Spec Case from Nicole Mallalieu
(made as pattern test)

Backup Bug

Pattern: My Design
For the sanity of all family members, we now have 3 "Backup" Bugs. It is important to learn from the experiences of others!

Fortune Cookies

Occasion: My friend's birthday
Recipe: Fortune Cookies
I made these fortune cookies for a birthday present, with personalised messages for the birthday boy.

Thanks to Tyroga for the use of the beautiful photo!

Homemade Book: Animals

Project: A homemade book for my kids
Each page of this book has a picture of an animal with matching text - "Here is a _____". The pages are A4 size and laminated so the pages are easy for little hands to turn and the pictures are big and are easily wiped clean.

Little White Mouse

Pattern: Jofus and Lally by Ric Rac
Sewn by hand using felt.

Refashion: Photo Album

Refashioned: An old-school photo album from the Op Shop
Into: An old-school photo album with a fancy cover
Tutorial: Reverse applique from Diane
I made a cover similar to the passport cover from denim and reversed appliqued a few stars on the front.

Repaired: Soft Toy Duck

Repaired: a soft toy duck
A friend asked if I could repair her toy duck that was lovingly chewed by her dog.


After being destuffed, washed, patched and restuffed, he was as good as new.

Name Pencil Case

More name pencil cases....

Bibs

Pattern: My Design
More of these...

Passport Cover

Tutorial: Passport Cover from BunnyBum
Made from heavy denim with an aeroplane embroidered on the front. I added a pocket on the back with a button catch on the front.

Bibs

Pattern: My Design
After washing too many feral bibs, it was time for some new ones. I picked all the good bits from the bibs I had to made my ideal bib pattern - good size, snap closure and towelling back.