tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23493168135736922632024-03-05T02:34:40.471-08:00Sew Far, Sew GoodLearning to Sew & DIY one stitch at a timeAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06486500589635185739noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2349316813573692263.post-46619562145463311832012-07-03T12:55:00.000-07:002012-07-03T13:34:28.481-07:00No-Sew Workout TankThis <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/280349145524402829/" target="_blank">pin</a> has been calling my name. It's a no-sew workout tank. If you can cut it, you can make it. That's my kind of project. Here's how:<br />
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(next time I will use one that has a graphic all over the front... gives it more "pizazz")</div>
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2. Cut off the sleeves, neckline and bottom hem.</div>
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3. Cut the back into more of a racer-back. Chop a deep V into the back also.</div>
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4. Pull a string of t-shirt yarn from the bottom hem.</div>
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5. Tie and start wrapping.</div>
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6. Wait for it...</div>
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At this point it's more of a at-home/outside workout tank. Not sure I've perfected it enough for gym-wear. I'll get there. :)</div>
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I made this adorable cubs tank!</div>
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<br /></div>Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06486500589635185739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2349316813573692263.post-73824497241260027152012-05-07T20:00:00.002-07:002012-05-07T20:08:41.163-07:00Spit HappensI've been working on some DIY baby shower gifts idea. This one is so <strike>stolen</strike> borrowed from my momma. <em>Thanks mom!! </em><br />
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<em>Fancy Burp Rags</em></div>
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I found some prints on sale at Hobby Lobby. I didn't need much fabric (and didn't really want a bunch of leftovers) so I only bought 1/2 a yard of each print.</div>
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I would recommend the pre-folded cloth diapers. They seem easier to handle (plus the extras make awesome dust rags!) Bonus: The bottoms aren't really straight so mistakes (or not-so-straight lines) aren't a huge boo-boo.</div>
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I thought a three inch band on the bottom of the cloth was a good size so I cut the fabric at about 7 inches. (Room to turn and tuck things!)</div>
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This is hard to see but I stitched the top edge 3 inches up on the cloth. (Turn the fabric over and iron down the seam. See below.)<br />
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Sew unattached side (with edges folded under). There really is no way to hide this (like your first side) so make sure both sides are lined up and sew STRAIGHT! :) Some of mine were a little shakey!</div>
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And <em>tada</em>.....</div>
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I did a practice run to figure out the issues but after that I could bang these things out in no time! Hope they are handy for all my soon-to-be-mommy friends!</div>
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Painted old vanity black and added new fronts to the drawers and cabinets.<br />
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New shower curtain and SOFT towels (wedding gifts!)<br />
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Found a clearanced <em><strike>over the pot cabinet</strike></em> etagere for first aid and neccessities. (Thank you target!)<br />
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We ripped out (after a failed attempt to paint it) the tiny black medicine cabinet. Who really needs one when you have an <em><strike>over the pot cabinet</strike></em> etagere?!? We swiped the mirror from the guest bathroom (which was replaced with a new one... verdict is still out on that one) and stuck it in our bathroom. It matches my West Elm mercury glass pieces.<br />
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Some would say it needs a splash of color. But who are we kidding? We painted the walls gray (imagine that) and added black, white, silve, and gray accessories. AND WE LOVE IT! Who needs color when you've got mercury glass on your side!Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06486500589635185739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2349316813573692263.post-83187980935271190432012-04-28T13:31:00.001-07:002012-04-28T13:31:09.168-07:00Puffy PillowsYeah, yeah, yeah. I really need to learn how to make something else other than pillows. I just keep finding areas that really need a new pillow!<br />
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Added buttons to this gray one for the bedroom:<br />
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But I think I like it on the chair better. SOO I guess I will just have to make more pillows for the bed. :)<br />
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Seriously, this is "sew" easy. I'm almost embarrassed that I actually took step-by-step pictures.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Pay attention:</div><div style="text-align: center;">1. Pin.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg22JtaY0teIVsX0zYTETUFpG9REM7tipK_IYkmIpThRPV0cRMMlXUmazXE2I6eILh0pSwnp4c6sek6pzXp46tgRdhKv9710k-WoboK3kqF0qPTk0h96S7OO26hnmb_8ZthEeoXyDWz4U-S/s1600/001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg22JtaY0teIVsX0zYTETUFpG9REM7tipK_IYkmIpThRPV0cRMMlXUmazXE2I6eILh0pSwnp4c6sek6pzXp46tgRdhKv9710k-WoboK3kqF0qPTk0h96S7OO26hnmb_8ZthEeoXyDWz4U-S/s320/001.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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Knotted Headband with T-Shirt Yarn<br />
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Cut, braid, and sew ends together with a little extra material like so:<br />
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Oh the things you can do with old t-shirts. <br />
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I'm stealing this idea from my oober-crafty sister <a href="http://www.blissfullykruse.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">@blissfullykruse </a> but I'll give credit where credit is due: <a href="http://www.blissfullykruse.blogspot.com/2011/12/pinterest-braided-infinity-scarf.html" target="_blank">here is her tutorial!</a>Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06486500589635185739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2349316813573692263.post-89182118388806199082012-04-14T19:22:00.000-07:002012-04-14T19:22:52.555-07:00I DID IT!It only took me 2 weeks to get my sewing machine in shape to do some work but today I actually MADE something. After finding out that the bobbin winder was broken my mom came to the rescue. She hooked up an old sewing machine to wind the bobbin for the NEW-ish machine. Ugh. What a process.<br />
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Check out my first project. (step-by-step directions <a href="http://www.thriftyandchic.com/2010/04/sew-easy-10-minute-pillow-cover.html" target="_blank">here</a>)<br />
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I also managed to take the machine out of the box. After some exploration I noticed I'm missing an important part (presser foot).<br />
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As soon as I find one of those, <i>and learn how to thread the darn thing</i>, I'll be all set to go. <br />
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I even found several easy sewing books at the library. Anything titled <i>Me and My Sewing Machine </i>has got to be helpful.<br />
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After spending some time on Pinterest (one of my favorite hobbies), I've decided I want to learn to make things like this:<br />
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Now back to reality. What I really think I'll be making:<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> Setting my goals high. Why not? </div><div style="text-align: center;">My mom says, "If you can read, you can sew!</div>Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06486500589635185739noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2349316813573692263.post-37538529595172189882012-03-25T20:57:00.001-07:002012-03-25T20:58:43.653-07:00In the beginning...When we asked RL's grandmother if I could borrow a sewing machine for a while this is what she pulled out...<br />
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I have no idea how to use (beyond my mini 4-H days) but I'm armed with a manual, a mother who is a sewing pro, and a GOB of <a href="http://pinterest.com/aefillmann/sewing-101/" target="_blank"><i>Sewing 101</i></a> pins.<br />
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Here we go...Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06486500589635185739noreply@blogger.com0