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Boy Month has officially kicked off at my all-time favorite blog Made. Made’s Creator, Dana will spend a month highlighting all things boy!
I loved her projects from last year and even attempted one of her simpler projects on my own. This year I decided I am going to do each of the projects, no matter how intimidated or out of my element I feel.
Her first creation was some basic pants. She provides a detailed tutorial and pattern that really couldn’t make it any easier. I wanted to give the pattern a test run before cutting into my “real” fabric, so I used a discarded pair of Dustin’s work pants. I ended up making some slight changes to the provided pattern so that it would fit a 4 year old (she explains how to do that here).
After my first attempt I felt prepared enough to use my real fabric. I shortened the length ans dropped the waist a bit and ended up with this…
They turned out great, although they kind of remind me of pajama pants but whatever. I made them, so I can deem them acceptable for whatever use I like. I will admit that I used absolutely no creativity with these as I even used the same fabric as shown in the tutorial. This was my first time to use seersucker and I love how easy it is to work with and how light it is. Perfect for the upcoming summer. Best thing was when I showed them to Gavin and he said, “Mommy, I love these!” and he did not want to take them off. Awww shucks.
Not to neglect Ada, here she is wearing a dress I made for her last year. It is made from the Sweet Dress pattern that I purchased from Leila and Ben last year.
Now, head on over to Made and check out the boy fun!
The color orange puts a big dopey smile on my face. Unfortunately, I wear the color with little success – something about skin tones, I am sure. I may not be able to wear it but that doesn’t stop me from trying to surround myself with this happy hue. I was quite delighted with the orange patterned oilcloth featured in this post at Made. I ordered the fabric right away and after it arrived it sat for months as I tried to come up with a project that would merit its use.
Several weeks later I threw our high-chair cover in the wash and it ripped. Maybe the tag that said not to machine wash actually knew what it was talking about, go figure. Anyway, I can’t claim this upset me because it was boring, plain, and the color of putty. Plus, this was the the perfect chance to bring my neglected oilcloth out of hiding.
After weeks and I do mean WEEKS (professional seamstress I am not) it became this…
I still have over half a yard left. Any ideas?
If you have never visited Etsy, then stop what you are doing and go there. Right now.
Now for those of you who just ignored my advice and have not had the good fortune of ever visiting the site. Let me tell you a little about it. Etsy is a collection of stores featuring hand made items. I love buying from the site because I know I am supporting a small business owners, stay at home moms, and other creative types. Because the items are hand crafted there are plenty of unique and one of a kind items available. I have bought everything there from cloth diapers and fabric to logo designs and patterns.
The other week I met up with Amarillo Etsy vendor, Linda of Bcreative Designs. She is a seamstress specializing in fun and sweet children’s clothes. I had a great time photographing all the wonderful models in Linda’s creations. Click on any of the images to see more info on the outfit pictured and to go straight to her site.
Normally, I wouldn’t want my children at a session (they like to crawl all over me, which makes it somewhat difficult to get a good shot) but the 18 month-old model couldn’t make it so Adalay made a guest appearance. I got to take the blue and brown outfit home. Too cute!
Thanks to all the beautiful and sweet models (and Moms) who volunteered their time for the shoot. I loved this and can’t wait to do it again!
In honor of President day, I followed this fun little tutorial in order to make this…
I have to admit I am hooked. I laid awake last night trying to think up clever sayings and witty images to stencil over all our blank t-shirts.
Any ideas?
I don’t want to leave Ada out, here is her morning face. Gotta love it.
Really, can someone tell me what I was thinking when I picked out this fabric? Egads!!
Lucky for me, I have a super-cute, little boy who doesn’t mind looking like a reptilian-snowstorm.
I am very much a novice sewer, but in my defense I have not finished hemming the pants just yet, which explains the gangsta’ look he is sporting.
Yes, here is the proof that I had to bribe him with brownies in order to get these pictures…
As hideous as I think these are, I am quite proud of myself for making them. I mean I made clothes! The world is now my oyster!!
Gavin doesn’t seem to mind their lack of visual appeal. He says he is a dinosaur when he wears them. Just in case I don’t believe him he proves it to me by roaring and crawling about like he has rabies.
Thankfully, Dana over at Made and Rae from Made by Rae are going to help save G from his (mother’s) lack of fashion-sense. They will be dedicating the entire month of February to boy posts called “Celebrate the Boy!”. Stop by their sites to check out tutorials, roundups, and giveaways for boy-related sewing and crafts.
For those of you with girls, there is plenty on their sites to keep you happy, so go check them out!
I would so marry this blog (that is, of course, only if my husband wasn’t a blog. If he was a blog then I would certainly marry him)! I discovered Dana’s fun little bit of web real estate the other week and I can’t get enough of it. If you like to sew or make things then hop on over to Made and look around. All images are from Dana’s blog (which she kindly granted me permission to use. How cool is she?), click on any of them to go straight to the blog.
Dana has posted a great tutorial teaching you how to turn this man’s shirt…
into this…
or this boring old shirt into this uber cute summer frock…
Not to pick on guy’s shirts. She shows you how to turn a ladies shirt into cute little pants…
or turn kid’s clothes into cuter kid’s clothes…
But wait, there’s more! What about freezer stenciling George Michael on to a bag or shirt?!
So, I am not sure why you are still reading here and not busily pouring over her site and planning out your MC Hammer freezer stenciled pants. Once you are there, be sure to send your congratulations to her for just moving to the best state ever, Texas!