These are longer and shorter than the pattern because I have grand plans to fit specific things into them.
For this purse, I used a swivel hook to add a detachable strap so it can be used as a purse or a small bag.
24 October 2010
Zipper Purses
Pattern: Make Up Purses from Nicole Mallalieu
For this purse, I used a swivel hook to add a detachable strap so it can be used as a purse or a small bag.
For this purse, I used a swivel hook to add a detachable strap so it can be used as a purse or a small bag.
18 October 2010
Skivvy Upgrade
Project: Fancy up a plain skivvy
It seems my girl has decided it's no more afternoon sleeps for her so we spent the time together "fancying" up her pink skivvy. I asked her to draw a picture and she told me it was Tinkerbell. So now she has her version of Tink on her skivvy.
It seems my girl has decided it's no more afternoon sleeps for her so we spent the time together "fancying" up her pink skivvy. I asked her to draw a picture and she told me it was Tinkerbell. So now she has her version of Tink on her skivvy.
16 October 2010
Owl Mobile
Project: Owl Mobile
This is a present for a soon-to-be-here baby. Her room is pink and green so I stuck with the colours for this mobile. I wanted something different from the usual cross that most mobiles are. The owls are made from felt with patterned bellies. The stick is from the garden, sanded and lacquered.
This is a present for a soon-to-be-here baby. Her room is pink and green so I stuck with the colours for this mobile. I wanted something different from the usual cross that most mobiles are. The owls are made from felt with patterned bellies. The stick is from the garden, sanded and lacquered.
05 October 2010
Refashion: Deck Chairs
Project: New covers for Two Deck Chairs
I bought these deck chairs from the Op Shop for $3 each. The new covers are not a perfect fit but they are perfect for sitting in the sun, with a cuppa, watching the kids play.
I bought these deck chairs from the Op Shop for $3 each. The new covers are not a perfect fit but they are perfect for sitting in the sun, with a cuppa, watching the kids play.
03 October 2010
Lavender Handbag
Pattern: Lavender Handbag from Nicole Mallalieu
(made as pattern test)
A little lavender bag to hang on a coathanger or sit in a drawer to make my clothes smell sweet.
(made as pattern test)
A little lavender bag to hang on a coathanger or sit in a drawer to make my clothes smell sweet.
29 September 2010
Laptop Bag
Pattern: Laptop Bag from Nicole Mallalieu
This bag is for my husband so to "man" it up a bit, I used VERY heavy duty canvas, sewed the webbing into the base so it runs along the edge of the bag, included a 50mm buckle on the strap and added buckles on the front. I divided the inside into two pockets - one for the laptop and one for other stuff. It is lined with corduroy and instead of interfacing, I used 5mm rubber. It gave the bag extra structure and extra padding.
This bag is for my husband so to "man" it up a bit, I used VERY heavy duty canvas, sewed the webbing into the base so it runs along the edge of the bag, included a 50mm buckle on the strap and added buckles on the front. I divided the inside into two pockets - one for the laptop and one for other stuff. It is lined with corduroy and instead of interfacing, I used 5mm rubber. It gave the bag extra structure and extra padding.
19 September 2010
Fairy Wings
Project: Fairy Wings for Horse and Bug
Using template plastic, we made fairy wings for Horse and Bug. The kids decorated them with textas then sprinkled fairy dust (aka glitter) on them. It was easy to attach Horse's wings using an elastic loop. Bug was a little more challenging, given that he is, well, flat! So his wings stay on using magnets - one on his front and one on the wings at the back.
Using template plastic, we made fairy wings for Horse and Bug. The kids decorated them with textas then sprinkled fairy dust (aka glitter) on them. It was easy to attach Horse's wings using an elastic loop. Bug was a little more challenging, given that he is, well, flat! So his wings stay on using magnets - one on his front and one on the wings at the back.
09 September 2010
Refashion: Art Smocks
Refashioned: two men's raincoats ($1 each from Op Shop)
Into: two waterproof, easy to wipe art smocks
Pattern: Lincraft Back to School #1016 (50c from Op Shop)
I got sick of having to scrub off paint and soak clothes after each painting session!
Into: two waterproof, easy to wipe art smocks
Pattern: Lincraft Back to School #1016 (50c from Op Shop)
I got sick of having to scrub off paint and soak clothes after each painting session!
02 September 2010
Safety Ear Muffs
Project: Safety Ear Muffs
Made using $2 headbands, some foam and felt. The trick was to hot glue gun the headband into the foam.
Made using $2 headbands, some foam and felt. The trick was to hot glue gun the headband into the foam.
29 August 2010
Library Bags
Pattern: A simple boxed corner, lined bag
The kids helped me make these by stamping their hand prints on one side and footprints on the other. I then asked them to draw a picture of their face (I drew the circle) then embroidered their names and the picture they drew on the bag. They picked the colour of the fabric I lined the bags with.
The kids helped me make these by stamping their hand prints on one side and footprints on the other. I then asked them to draw a picture of their face (I drew the circle) then embroidered their names and the picture they drew on the bag. They picked the colour of the fabric I lined the bags with.
27 August 2010
20 August 2010
Zipper Purse
Pattern: Make Up Purse from Nicole Mallalieu
I made this one smaller and longer than the original pattern.... just for something different!
I made this one smaller and longer than the original pattern.... just for something different!
09 August 2010
Recycled: Marble Run
Recycled: a couple of cardboard boxes and cardboard tubes
Into: a marble run
It's amazing what you can do with cardboard, sticky tape and a stanley knife!
Into: a marble run
It's amazing what you can do with cardboard, sticky tape and a stanley knife!
06 August 2010
Builder Wooden Doll
Design: Inspired by my boy's love of all things tools and building related (and a certain character)
Tutorial: How to Craft a Gnome by Myrtle & Eunice
Extra help & felt: from Trudi at Me & Ewe
Tutorial: How to Craft a Gnome by Myrtle & Eunice
Extra help & felt: from Trudi at Me & Ewe
05 August 2010
Dog Bone Softie
Pattern: My Design
After reading Hairy Maclary's Bone way too many times to remember, the dogs in our house got their own bones today. I sewed and the kids helped to stuff them.
After reading Hairy Maclary's Bone way too many times to remember, the dogs in our house got their own bones today. I sewed and the kids helped to stuff them.
04 August 2010
Car Sun Shades
Project: Car Sun Shades
Pattern: My Design
After seeing how expensive car sun shades are, I was on a mission to make some. I bought the suction cups for just under $8 at Clark Rubber and the fabric from Ikea for $4. The binding around the edge is made from fabric my stash and the eyelets were from the Op Shop for $1.
Pattern: My Design
After seeing how expensive car sun shades are, I was on a mission to make some. I bought the suction cups for just under $8 at Clark Rubber and the fabric from Ikea for $4. The binding around the edge is made from fabric my stash and the eyelets were from the Op Shop for $1.
02 August 2010
Repaired: Jeans
Repaired: Jeans
This is just one pair of the 5 pairs of jeans I repaired for three out of four family members! All had holes in the knees so I attached a piece of fabric on the back of the knees by stitching across in about 2cm lines. This should give us lots more wear!
This is just one pair of the 5 pairs of jeans I repaired for three out of four family members! All had holes in the knees so I attached a piece of fabric on the back of the knees by stitching across in about 2cm lines. This should give us lots more wear!
30 July 2010
Recycled: Safety Goggles
Recycled: an old pair of sunglasses from the Op Shop
Into: a pair of safety googles!
After my boy was given some store bought safety goggles, my girl put her order in. So I refashioned this pair of sunglasses bought from the Op Shop. I removed the glass and arms, coloured in the logo, threaded a ring through the screw hole and attached some elastic. And they worked a treat!
Into: a pair of safety googles!
After my boy was given some store bought safety goggles, my girl put her order in. So I refashioned this pair of sunglasses bought from the Op Shop. I removed the glass and arms, coloured in the logo, threaded a ring through the screw hole and attached some elastic. And they worked a treat!
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