Recipe: Fortune Cookies
I made these fortune cookies for a birthday present, with personalised messages for the birthday boy.
15 July 2009
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.
Recipe: Fortune Cookies
I made these fortune cookies for a birthday present, with personalised messages for the birthday boy.
10 July 2009
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.
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.
05 July 2009
30 June 2009
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.
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.
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.
18 June 2009
14 June 2009
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.
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.
11 June 2009
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.
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.
09 June 2009
Refashion: Onesie
Refashion: 2 women's t.shirts and 4 short sleeve onesies
Into: 4 long sleeve onesies
Tutorial: Waffle Tea Onesie by Samster Mommy
I used two of my old tops and 4 short sleeve onesies to make 4 long sleeve onesies.
Into: 4 long sleeve onesies
Tutorial: Waffle Tea Onesie by Samster Mommy
I used two of my old tops and 4 short sleeve onesies to make 4 long sleeve onesies.
03 June 2009
Fabric Doll Houses
Tutorial: Fabric Doll Houses by Dawn
The houses, or barns, are made from plywood covered with pellon and fabric. One side wall and roof opens up to reveal a garden and the inside of the barn. They have handles on top of the roof so they are also like little suitcases, ready to carry important things.
In the gardens there are paths, a flower garden, vegie patches and ponds.
The houses, or barns, are made from plywood covered with pellon and fabric. One side wall and roof opens up to reveal a garden and the inside of the barn. They have handles on top of the roof so they are also like little suitcases, ready to carry important things.
In the gardens there are paths, a flower garden, vegie patches and ponds.
23 May 2009
Birthday Cakes
Occasion: 1st Birthday
Because the kids can't yet tell us what cake they's like for their first birthday, we tried to imagine what they'd choose if they could. They have lots of toys but each have a favourite.... Horse and Bug. So the decision was made.
A Horse Cake and a Bug Cake.
Because the kids can't yet tell us what cake they's like for their first birthday, we tried to imagine what they'd choose if they could. They have lots of toys but each have a favourite.... Horse and Bug. So the decision was made.
A Horse Cake and a Bug Cake.
20 May 2009
Cot Danglies
Pattern: My Design
These danglies are to be hung on the kids' cots. They are each a different shape, have a different texture so they are interesting to touch and are filled with wadding. I sewed a wipes packet into the square to get a crinkly feel.
I put elastic in the cord so they can be pulled and will bounce back, and they are attached to the cot with a big bit of velcro that needed a man's strength to break (yes, we tested this!). They are just a simple little thing, but they do the job!
These danglies are to be hung on the kids' cots. They are each a different shape, have a different texture so they are interesting to touch and are filled with wadding. I sewed a wipes packet into the square to get a crinkly feel.
I put elastic in the cord so they can be pulled and will bounce back, and they are attached to the cot with a big bit of velcro that needed a man's strength to break (yes, we tested this!). They are just a simple little thing, but they do the job!
08 May 2009
Swim Bag
Tutorial: Wet Bag Tutorial from Little Birdie Secrets
A vinyl lined bag to carry your wet bathers. The bag is 35cm x 26cm with a heavy cotton outer and vinyl lining. I added a zipper pocket on the front for Mum to put her keys, phone, spare change, etc and a loop so it is easy to carry.
A vinyl lined bag to carry your wet bathers. The bag is 35cm x 26cm with a heavy cotton outer and vinyl lining. I added a zipper pocket on the front for Mum to put her keys, phone, spare change, etc and a loop so it is easy to carry.
05 May 2009
Refashion: Shirt to Dress
Refashioned: A man's shirt
Into: A girl's dress
Tutorial: The Shirt Dress by made
While the dress looks OK, it's shape is all wrong! The body is too skinny, the neck is too wide and the armholes are too small. Maybe I mucked up the measurements? I didn't have my niece with me so I think next time, it would help to have the actual body present to get accurate measurements and have fittings along the way. And removing the pockets was not a good move.
Into: A girl's dress
Tutorial: The Shirt Dress by made
While the dress looks OK, it's shape is all wrong! The body is too skinny, the neck is too wide and the armholes are too small. Maybe I mucked up the measurements? I didn't have my niece with me so I think next time, it would help to have the actual body present to get accurate measurements and have fittings along the way. And removing the pockets was not a good move.
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