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Halloween Fun

Here are a couple ideas from years past for some fun halloween costumes.

Dorothy and the Tin-Man.

Dorothy is made with a gingham fabric where the pattern alternates at the waist and hem. The dress is one piece with the diaper cover underneath to match. And she can never go without her red sparkly shoes. The shoes were hard to find in such a small size, so I used a black pair of babydoll shoes and added red glitter to them with just your basic Elmers glue. And yet again, I cannot make anything girl, without a bow!

The Tin-Man is made in a silver stretch fabric, and zips up the back. At each joint is a hinge that is attatched with buttons. The hat is made from a funnel that has been spray painted silver. This Tin-Man already found his heart!! These costumes were made from Simplicity 4024.

VEGGIE TALES!

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!

Getting ready for Halloween

Last year I made this cute costume for my beautiful model!! She didn't like it at all, and refused to wear it. Luckily it still fits, tight, but fits!! So she is ready for Halloween already!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!!

What a Blessing

I thought I should show you one of the projects that I had finished about a month ago, and just been slow sharing it. A good friend of mine just had a beautiful baby girl, and asked for me to make her a blessing dress. This dress is made with white cotton fabric, and accented with lace trim and ribbon. The dress is a traditional length, with a peter pan collar and baby doll sleeves. It is always fun to sew a beautiful dress, so I thought I would share it with you.

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.

Volunteers Needed

I am needing a few volunteers to help me out. I'm finishing up some patterns that I would like to sell, and I need anyone willing to give them a try. Before I start to sell the pattern, I would like to know if it is easy to follow. I am giving the pattern to those who are willing to help me, for free. The only thing you will need to buy is the fabric and extra supplies. Here are the patterns below, these are quick pictures, so if you have any questions please let me know.

The Big Bag

This bag is a really simple, perfect for beginners.

Skirt with 3 layers

This is also a really simple pattern that is good for beginners. The pattern is for all sizes, toddler up to adult. The size you see here is for a 9-10 year old.

Skirt with 2 layers

This skirt has a lining in it, to act as a slip. It is accented with the ribbon for extra fun. The size here is for an adult, but can also be made for any size.

A multi pocket apron

This apron has as 3 layers of multiple pockets. Great for the multi-tasker. This was a really fun apron to sew.

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

Sale Sale Sale

I am having a Sale on all my things!! check them out, go to my etsy link!!

This is such a fun dress, I have had a bunch of requests to make this dress, that I thought I would sew more so you could see the fun possibilities. All of these dresses below are for sale, or I can make one with fabrics of your choice.

Fun peasant dress made with cotton fabric. This dress can be made from toddler sizes up to size 8 for girls. The sizes you currently see are all to fit 3-5 years old. Sleeves and belt accent the dress. And of course a bow to match.

In an earlier post I had the price at $40.00, I am now selling them for $30.00.

I will be making a pattern to sell for these dresses, if you are interested please contact me. It is a super fun and easy dress to sew.

Peasant Dress

I have the perfect model, isn't she adorable!!

Fun peasant dress made with cotton fabric.

This dress can be made from toddler sizes up to size 8 for girls.

Sleeves and belt accent the dress, along with a tiny bow on the neckline. And of course a bow to match. $40.00

Nie Recovery

Please go check out this site. A friend of one of my really good friends was in a plane crash with her husband and they are in critical condition. It touches my heart to see the support they have, and what deserving people they are. I couldn't stop thinking about them, and their children, so I thought I should share it with all of you. Thanks!!!

Homemade Baby Wipes

These are homemade baby wipes. My friend had made these and posted them on her blog. What a fun idea to add the splash of color with ribbon and flowers. They are very simple to make and cheap. You need a 3 quart container that has a lid, bounty paper towels, baby oil, baby soap and water. Cut the paper towel roll in half. Remove the cardboard from the center. Put the roll into your container. Mix 1 Tbs. baby oil, 1 tsp. baby soap, and 2 Cups water together. Pour the mixture over the paper towels and you have wipes. They actually work very well. I decided to fancy my container up a little bit because I was bored yesterday and I glued the recipe to the back so that I always know where it is.

-Thanks a ton, Andi!!!

Car Seat Cover with Headrest and Shade

Tired of your baby's car seat? Don't buy a new one, just replace the cover!! Can't find a car seat that fits your style? Tell me what you want, and I will help you make it happen!!!! Here is a custom baby's car seat with the headrest and sun shade. If this is not your style, I can help you make your own idea's happen.

Fabrics used are sturdy durable, they will hold through your baby and the many washes. Wash with cold water, and then lay out to dry.

Carseat cover is made with 100% cotton batting, and then lined on the bottom with designer fabric. It is easy to wash, and will last through many many washes. Cover should fit most car seats, but if you are worried about your's, please let me know.

Headrest is also made with 100% batting and lined on the bottom with designer fabric. The rest is stuffed with polyester batting fill.Sunshade will wrap around your existing shade, so you don't have to fight your old shade.

The shade has a strip of velcro to hold it together, which helps for the ease of washing.If you would like matching shoulder straps please let me know.

Will be coming out with a toddler seat soon, if you have any great ideas for colors or fabrics, please let me know!!

$60.00 for the set

Hooded Bath/Beach Towel

$22.00 each

Do you hate pulling your kids out of the bath tub and getting soaked because your towel is too thin? These hooded towels are strong and perfect to wrap around for a full baby bund!! These towels have been one of my favorite things for my own children. I couldn't go with out making one for you. The towels are perfect for the bath, swimming pool, and the beach.

With the large size of 30"x54", this towel will last from newborn through childhood. The towels are made with 100% Pure Brazil Cotton.

The color featured is sage. Trimmed with Blue ribbon with small blue flowers.

This towel is the perfect gift at a shower, birthday party, or just because. A gift that is ready to give!

If you have a specific color that you would like, please let me know, I would love to help you match the other colors in your bathroom, or even get some fun bright colors for you!

The Big Bag

I came across this website today, and love it! How fun for crafters to get together! I love it, and wanted to share it with you.

http://www.craftstylish.com/

I added a fun bag that I made for myself to the site, and am pretty excited. I thought I would share it with you so you could share my excitement.

Do your bags always over flow? Do you wish you had a bag that fit it all? I did, I was tired of fighting the small bags! I wanted something that was big enough to hold a 3 ring binder, and toys for the kids. I wanted it to be fun and useful. I bought the fabric that you can see, but I had so many scraps of interfacing at home ( I hate to throw it away if it will be usefull at some point, and it was!) I also used some old canvas fabric that had been at my mom's house for ever; the canvas was used to help stiffen the bag, so it wouldn't be too floppy. They only thing that I spent money on is the fabric that is visible. The bag can be reversible, and hold pretty much everything I need! I get compliments on it all the time, and no one knows what it holding the bag together. The bag is stong and stylish, perfect for me!!

Cute Little Piggies

Snap clips covered in grossgrain ribbon, with single bow tied with a knot. Set of 4 bows for pigtails.

If interested in any seperately, please let me know, price per each set will be $4.00.

Price for full set is $15.00

More Piggie Choices: $5.00 per set

Fun Headbands

Don't I have the cutest model!! She was so good at posing for me!!

Headbands made with 1" - 1 1/2"grossgrain ribbon. Ties around the back with 3/8" grossgrain ribbon, one side in a loop and the other side with 2 tails ready to tie.Underside has velcro for no slip!

Perfect for all ages, and all hair styles! Can fit mommy all the way down to baby!

Can make Mommy and Me styles. How fun to match!!

All Headbands $5.00