Pleated-neck Shirt

This was a fun repurposing project. My sister has given me lots of fun clothes to reuse as fabric - most are knit which have been a fun challenge. This one was a long shirt from Target. It was easy to use the preexisting hems both on the bottom and the sleeves. I followed this tutorial and thought it turned out darling!

http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2010/02/girls-shirt-pleatedruffled-neckline.html

I added a simple little flower/bow to complete the look :)

CTR towel

This last Saturday we were invited to a baptism for one of Savannah's friends. We wanted to take her something special for her baptism, so we bought an 8 pk of large white towels at Costco for $18 (since Savvy is getting baptized this year we know we'll use them all). I then appliqued the CTR shield on one of them. It made a special gift for her. I wish I could remember where I have seen this, so I could give them credit, but I have no clue. Just know I didn't come up with this on my own.

Apron

So I made this apron today. The tutorial can be found here. I like it, but it was my first attempt and the tutorial is a bit vague. I think the next one will turn out better.

Superhero cape

For a primary activity a month ago I was asked to make a child's cape. This was the result. I followed the online tutorial here, and just appliqued on it the CTR shield. I actually made 2, and my kids loved them. Easy, playful, fun.

Car seat tent, toddler purses, and a car cozy!! Phew!

My cousin is due with a girl in May. It's her fourth baby so I thought it'd be fun to do a little gift for each of the four. For the baby, I made a carseat tent. I think this idea is brilliant. No more throwing a blanket over the handle and chance it slipping off the sleeping baby. The fabric is bright and springy, don't you think?




I can't seem to find the exact tutorial I used, but they are all similar give or take a few inches depending on the size of your baby's carseat. Just google "carseat tent tutorial". :)

There are two girls (about 6 and 4) so I made them Easter purses and flower headbands to match.

The first in a blue pinstripe:


I used these tutorials and modified them/combined them for a custom look:

toddler purse by Adventures in Crafting
gathered pocket tutorial from MADE


I can't find the tutorial for the flower headband - however what I did was cut out two circles of felt. Cut out lots of small circles (don't have to be perfect). One at a time, fold them in half and stitch one small stitch to hold them in place onto one of the felt circles starting on the outside. Add one at a time and alternate which ones lay on top of the others. Then I added a button in the middle. Place your headband between the two felt circles and hot glue the two circles together. Hopefully that quick explanation makes sense.

Here is the second purse:


For her little boy, I made a car cozy, tutorial from Homemade by Jill.


The cars fit in the numbered pockets. I didn't have any duckcloth, so I used a car print flannel instead. I thought it was a perfect fit.

Fold in half:


Fold over in thirds:


Velcro the belt onto the front and you're little boy's hands will be busy waiting at the doctor's office, during church, or in the car!

Peeps

If you're looking for a cute, easy, Easter decoration then check these peeps out. A little bit of felt, paint, and ribbon and you're good to go!

Easter Dresses

Easter dresses done!
I used Simplicity # 5827 view E and added a slip and a chiffon overskirt. I was lucky enough to have all the fabric on hand for the 3 dresses and just bought the zipper and the pink fabric for the belt.

I used a pink sparkle organza and the tutorial here for the flowers and attached it with a rhinestone type button.