I had a special request this week for a lace sash to be worn with a dress. After studying the sample picture I was challenged with, I hit the fabric store in search of the perfect materials. Luckily I came across the perfect lace already cut to the size I was looking for. After much brainstorming… Continue reading Lace Sash for Dress
Month: August 2012
Folklorico Charras Zipper Pouch
Folklorico Charras Zipper Pouch I've had this beautiful cotton Alexander Henry fabric for months now just waiting for the perfect project. The fabric has several scenes with beautiful Mexican women (cowgirls). My Pinterest boards are now overflowing with sewing ideas and tutorials. One of the most recent that proved to be helpful was a tutorial for… Continue reading Folklorico Charras Zipper Pouch
More Cozy Baby Booties
Finally getting the time to finish up some more sports baby booties. Wanted to share the other popular sports teams that have been requested. Love how these came out. They are perfect for football season! The first set shown is a larger size for a 9 month old so I added the grippy bottom to help… Continue reading More Cozy Baby Booties
UPCYCLED – Men’s Tshirt into Comfy Skirt
Lately the summer heat has been unforgiving. After wearing out my loungy summer dresses this week, I needed something different to get thru another scorcher. I didn't have knit fabric to sew up a simple skirt, so I figured I would use the next best thing, one of my husband's old super soft and comfy… Continue reading UPCYCLED – Men’s Tshirt into Comfy Skirt
Flirty Business Cards
THEY'RE HERE! On last month's "Currently" post I bragged about the business cards I had ordered. Moo.com is one of my favorite creative places. I've used them to make mini photo cards for my wedding, as well as for my product packaging cards. Their products range from photo cards, photo stickers (yes stickers!), post cards,… Continue reading Flirty Business Cards
Sports Baby Booties
I've been on this baby shoe kick lately. They are fun to make and who doesn't love to decorate their babies with awesome gear! After receiving a special request from an old friend, I attempted a Dallas Cowboys infant set. The fabric is in a collage form with the word "cowboys", football helmet,… Continue reading Sports Baby Booties
Designer Baby Burp Cloths
I was recently inspired by Dana over at MADE to add stylish baby burp cloths to my Chucks For Chancho collection. She does a great tutorial on her popular version of these chenille super absorbent baby cloths. I would have paid good money for these years ago! My son had really bad reflux as an infant… Continue reading Designer Baby Burp Cloths