Fabric Rosette Necklace

Welcome!

 NO SEW Jewelry Rosette Fabric Necklace.

(I'm re posting this post again.) 

It all started as a Birthday present for a special violin teacher.

I was simply making rosette flowers to add to a beaded necklace.

My inspiration grew to a fabric necklace to complement the beaded necklace.

Here are a few NEW ideas!

I see the fabric rosette necklaces at clothing boutiques everywhere.

You can make them and save yourself a lot of money!

The color choices of fabrics and embellishments are endless!

1.  choose a necklace that is fairly long with double chains.

I had the pins and jewels on hand, there are so many different options with jewelry.

2. Make a fabric rosette flower to complement your beaded necklace.

Here is what I did:

I cut my fabric length to approx. 4" X 15".  I pressed a rolled hem and started rolling

the fabric, the trick is to turn the fabric as you twist. 

Glue your fabric into place with a glue gun or tack it with a needle and thread. 

I added jewels in the center of the rosette flower and pins to the back.

I made three flowers and pinned the rolled flower to my rolled scarf tied with knots.

(I made a knot every 3-4 inches)

I love to make belts from rayon fabrics, they are also great with blue jeans.

ENJOY!

Happy Birthday Dear Friend!

(The red Vintage sweater belonged to my Mother)

For The Birds!

Who can resist cute little birds? Not I!

I see birds everywhere, but these are exceptionally CUTE!

I love the detail!  I think they would make a wonderful pin cushion,

as well as a great gift idea for crafters and sewing friends!

I need extra days, extra hours in the week to make all these fun projects!

That is what I love about Pinterest!

My "To Do" projects are easily accessible and they wait for me!

You can find the adorable little birds here:

http://danielleflanders.blogspot.com/2011/06/happy-trails.html

I have made birds from this simple easy to follow bird pattern found here.

(You may remember these birds, I've featured them in the past.)

http://www.spoolsewing.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/birdpattern1-1.pdf

Birds are for everyone!

Enjoy your summer!

A fun sleepover for kids

I love this idea and so SIMPLE!

This cute little children's sleepover mattress is made with five pillows!

I found it on pinterest.

I've been looking for a tutorial and found it HERE:

http://southerndisposition.blogspot.com/2011/06/pillow-bed-tutorial.html

I'm so excited to make one, come along and join me!

A super cute idea for Christmas sleepovers under the Christmas Tree,

or sleepovers with friends and Grandparents!

I know my little daughter will love it!

I especially love the red and white polka dots!

I just wanted to share it with you.

Enjoy!

Simply Sweet Cupcakes

Hooray!  What a "Sweet" day!

The Simply Sweet Cupcake Bag PDF Pattern is finally available!

I'm excited to bring it to you!

This Cupcake Bag is loved by little girls everywhere!

I've made it for many Birthday Parties!

Hang your cupcakes on your dining room chairs and Welcome smiles!

I like to fill my cupcake bag with a children's apron, cookie cutters,

 frosting and all the

"sweet" supplies for cupcake treats!

Be sure to include my Swiss Rolls!

Great FUN for Easter!

(I will have more cupcake bags listed in my etsy shop  for those

that don't sew or don't want to sew!)
Enjoy!
Have a "Sweet" Day!
Thank you for visiting!

Friends Are Fun!

Welcome!

"Friends are fun!"

 Brought to you by my seven year old daughter.

I love the patterns/detail on the girl's dresses!

I so agree with her drawing. 

Friends give us warmth, sunshine, and smiles!

It's also great to look CUTE with your friends!

Who doesn't love polka dots, stars and hearts?

Speaking of hearts....I'm back with another

  Valentines apron(look familiar), one that matches

the reversible children's apron created from a kitchen dishtowel!

This one is created for my miracle daughter, my sweetheart, my friend,

who reminds me daily that

Life is Fragile.

I will share a few simple details on how to make it.

 For added length:  I added fabric to the dishtowel, which is your bodice front.

 1. Measure the desired length of your apron.

2. Measure the width of your dishtowel, cut bodice front accordingly.

(The width is 18 inches, the length of my bodice front is 12 inches.)

(My daughter is equal to a size 14/16 children's size)

If you want a larger apron you can add fabric to the sides of your dishtowel.

3.  Sew bodice front to dishtowel, right sides together.

4. For Reversible apron, lay apron on top of coordinating reverse fabric.

5. Cut your reverse side out, and set aside.

6. Make a band that slips easily over the heard from coordinating fabric

 (see directions for children's apron).

7. Pin your Rick Rack trim(optional) first to the right side of your bodice front.

8. Place band upside down on your apron front as shown.

9. Place reverse side of fabric on top, right sides together-- sew and press.

10. Your apron will look like the picture shown.

(If you want your rick rack on the front of the band, place it first, band second)

11. Make fabric ties for your apron

12.  Place Fabric ties between front and back of apron at the waist of apron or

where you are comfortable with your ties.

13.  Sew right sides together(front and back apron)

14. Leave a opening at the bottom of apron hem.

15. Turn hem under and sew.

 (The dishtowel shown was purchased with the eyelet trim.)

Thank you Tip Junkie, "handmade gifts to make", and  Someday Crafts,

for featuring my Children's Reversible Valentine Apron!

It's not to late to enter the

Valentine Cupcake and Frame Drawing!

To ENTER:  Link a project HERE!

I heart all of you!

"Friends are fun!"

Reversible Childrens Apron From Kitchen Towel

When you find adorable dishtowels, it seems fitting to create a

REVERSIBLE CHILDREN'S CUPCAKE APRON,

especially when you find one that matches your polka dot cupcakes!

I couldn't resist....especially great for Valentines!

Here is the dishtowel that I found at Marshalls with hot pad included

You have seen the cupcakes in previous posts!

Follow along, I will show you the simple steps of transforming your dishtowel

into a reversible children's apron.

1. My dishtowel measures 18 inches X 28 inches, a perfect size for little girls ages 3-10.

I measure(length) how long I want the apron to fit on my little girl,

I cut straight across the dishtowel(width of dishtowel), save the remaining fabric

2. I like to make all of my aprons reversible, so I have chosen a fabric for the reverse side.

3. Fold Dishtowel and Fabric in half, cut the armholes as shown in the above picture.

Now you have the front and back of your apron, including the band

( You will use your remaining fabric for the band that slips over the head)

4.  My band measures 8 inches X 18 inches. 

The band will vary in size depending on your child's height.

5. Fold the band in half two ways and press.

Sew a top stitch on both sides of band

 Optional: embellish your apron with rick rack.

6. To achieve this step, place apron (front and back) right sides together, place your finished band and

rick rack between the fabrics. (your band will be upside down between the fabrics.)

 Sew along the top of the bodice front. Turn your fabrics.

(sorry, I don't have a picture of this step).

When finished:  You will have a front and back that look like the above pictures.

                         7. Continue with Fabric ties of your choice, you can use ribbon,

 I choose to use Fabric for long lasting durability.
 8. Make your fabric ties the same ways as your band only half the size in width.

      9.  Place and Pin your ties on the front of your apron, right sides together with your reverse fabric.

Your fabric ties will be sandwhiched between the front and back fabrics.
10, Sew completely around your apron, leave the hem/bottom of apron open.
Turn your apron, Hem the bottom of apron, the cutest part of the hem is the eyelet trim that
is the trim on the dishtowel.

You are finished!

For a apron that is not reversible and  easier to make-- you can go here

.http://ihavetosay.typepad.com/randi/2007/02/dishtowel_apron.html

You can also make a half apron for matching Mother/Daughter aprons.

Let the FUN begin!

Happy Cooking, Crafting and Sewing!