Get a pile of scraps/selvage edges. The longer pieces that I used were ones from squaring up my fabric before I would cut it.You will also need a needle and thread and a button.
Thread your needle and make sure to double tie the knot so that it does not slip through your fabric. Start stacking pieces of fabric onto the needle. You can shape them as you go or shape before you tie it off. Some of the larger pieces I twisted around and around on the needle to create flower petals.
Side view of stacking the fabric.
I had to use the pliers to pull the needle all the way through.
Then when you have gotten the desired look. Sew through the entire thickness of your fabric flower several times to get it so that it won't fall apart. Then sew on your button (or you can hot glue it on)
And now you have a gorgeous fabric flower! Use it as a hairbow, a brooch, decorations, whatever you can think of. It is a great way to use what you have to create something beautiful.
-Bobbie
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This is one of my favorite page, it is so cute!!
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The Layers!!!!
AND THE TWIRL!! She is very proud!!
Dorothy and the Tin-Man.
If you have seen Veggie Tales, you will recognize these costumes! Above is Bob the Tomato. Bob was made with red felt. The eyes are lightly stuffed to stick out, and the nose was stuffed to jump, with a large smiley face below. The neck and hem of this costume have elastic in them to hold it in place, and give it the round look with the hem landing at the hips. Red tights and a green leaf bow accent the costume very well. The bow is made from felt and ribbon.
Larry the Cucumer was made similar to Bob the Toamto, minus the elastic at the hem. This costume ends just above the feet, and is still very easy to walk in!
The costume was made in fleece with a zipper down the back. Ribbon are looped around the head for a mane and at the end of the tail. To add the girly look, we had to add the pink!! Pink ears, feet, and pink bows on the ear and tail!!
If you have any cute Halloween ideas, let me know!!
And of course, a dress can't go without a bow to match.
Sorry the pictures don't look very professional, I am much better at sewing than I am at photography!! If you are any one is interested in a custom blessing dress, I would love to give you a quote on a price.
The Big BagThis bag is a really simple, perfect for beginners.
Skirt with 3 layers
Skirt with 2 layers
A multi pocket apron
The divider Bag
This bag is an average size, with a divider in the middle. It is a sturdy bag to help carry it all.
The Jogger/Stroller Blanket
This is really one of my favorites. We recently moved to a colder climate, and I love to be able to go for walks. I hate taking a blanket and having it fall under the wheels of my jogger. So I decided that I needed a blanket that the straps of the jogger would fit through. The back of the blanket has the correct placement of holes for the straps of joggers, car seats, and strollers to fit through. The bottom of the blanket has a cubby for a childs feet, and then it wraps around them, and straps with a button or velcro. This blanket comes in 2 sizes. Baby and toddler. The size you see here is for toddler, and I can fit my 2 and 4 year old inside.
If you are interested in helping me out, you can get ahold of me a couple ways. Leave a comment below, email me, or contact me through my etsy button. I will be needing a couple people for each pattern, and encourage any sewing skill levels. Thank you for your help!
Shannon
