The challenge is to take at least one hour each day and try to make something for our kids.
Today I chose to make a shirt for my dear Elder Hug-a-Bug.
I had a couple of t-shirts that got washed with a chap stick, and they all got smudgy oil spots on them.
I cut one of them up using a tank top that fits her well
Then I cut a second one a little wider at the armholes and neck to make a fold-over facing.
Then I sewed the side and shoulder seams on my new (old) sewing machine that sews a zig-zag, and hand sewed them together at the armholes and neck.
Finally, I freehand drew a couple of patterns from this fabric
and pulled a little Alabama Chanin by hand sewing around the shapes and cutting out the waste.
I am pretty happy with the results.
I think I could get hooked on this reverse applique thing. It's pretty swell.
very nice jess, i am working on getting some sewing done today als.
ReplyDeletethat is some seriously clever construction! the reverse applique is addictive, but takes forever!
ReplyDeleteSo cute, Jess. I really like it! I got a sewing machine for my b-day and am attempting to make curtains. Baby steps!
ReplyDeleteLove it, nicely done. I might just steal your idea for Daughter!
ReplyDeleteWay to go! It's fantastic. I have several pit stained tees that I've been wanting to recommission as kids clothes but am too lazy. Making me all the more impressed with you.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great idea! I am impressed that you are so motivated to start and complete these wonderful craft/sewing/cooking projects and I love that you share them with the rest of us.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
I look forward to more!
Well done top. Love the layered look. THe skirt is perfect to match it!
ReplyDeleteThat is pretty darn cool! It looks great!
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