So, here's my dollar wreath. Yep, it was really a dollar. I wrote about the free greenery here and of course, the ribbon roll hailed from Dollar Tree. There's always just enough ribbon on the rolls they sell to make a nice-sized bow. This was my first time working with fresh cuttings from a fir tree. It spanned two days, my effort; that is, to put a wreath together. It was easy...I just didn't think it would be. The first day, I went out on the front porch where the pile of cuttings sat, picked up a few limbs, tried to shape them for about a minute, gave up and went inside. On day two I went out to visit the branches again and was a little more social so, we got somewhere. I noticed there's a natural curve to Fraiser Fur boughs and if you bend the main stem of the bough in its natural … [Read more...]
Easter Ruffle Quilt
Let Springtime begin!!! With Easter fast approaching and the temperatures finally starting to rise, I have been engulfed in little girl's Spring wardrobes (as you saw with Sienna's Spring Collection, and now Madeline's and soon to be Chloe's)! I wanted to mix it up a bit this week and throw in a quilt, even the best of us need a break from constant dress making - lol.This blanket actually started as a gift for a little baby girl, but when it was finished...it just reminded me of an Easter Egg! Lol. So, the Easter Ruffle Quilt it is :).For an approximate finish size of 40" x 60", you will need: ¼ yd of pattern fabric ¼ yd of pattern fabric ¼ yd of pattern fabric ¼ yd of pattern fabric ¼ yd of pattern fabric 16” x 44” cut of solid fabric 16” x 44” cut of solid fabric 16” x … [Read more...]
Petal Tiered Skirt Tutorial
Rounding out Sienna's Spring Collection, I give you the Petal Tiered Skirt. My inspiration came from Katy at No Big Dill's Divine Grace. I wanted to create an easy, fun skirt for my preppy niece, utilizing Katy's gorgeous petal sleeve embellishment. Robert Kaufman's Metro Living fabric line fit the bill, adding a contemporary twist to this classic look. And the piping gives the skirt its finishing touch. For your free tutorial to create the Petal Tiered Skirt, click HERE.Looking for a complete run down on the rest of Sienna's Spring Collection? 1. Miniaturized Sweater, 2. Peasant Top, 3. Butterfly embellished T, 4. Sailor Pants, 5. Old Navy Jeans, 6. Tights, 7. Swinter Dress, 8. Quilted Vest, 9. Petal Tiered SkirtThanks so much for stopping by Me Sew Crazy's Tuesday at The Girl … [Read more...]
Sailor Pants…Take Me Away Tutorial
Over the next couple of weeks I will be showcasing a Spring Collection made for my 1 year old niece's first birthday at my blog Me Sew Crazy, and I simply knew Sailor Pants had to be included in this little one's wardrobe! I tossed and turned, lost sleep, and day dreamed constantly trying to figure out in my head how to make these little guys...until finally, while putting my eldest daughter down to sleep one night, it came to me! Now remember, I am a self-taught sewer...so for all of you professionals out there - I am sure there is some better, more professional way. But in the meantime, this is what I came up with that fateful night and I want to share with you :).For your free Sailor Pants tutorial, click HERE.And for more of Sienna's Spring Collection, click HERE, where I will be … [Read more...]
Envelope Clutch with Ruffles…
Hello again everyone, it's Jessica here from Me Sew Crazy for my Sew Crazy Tuesday feature! Those of you who know me, know that I have been obsessing lately over this ruffle fabric. And just when I thought I was finished with my stash...I came up with something to do with the scraps - lol. I give you the envelope clutch...Everywhere I look in magazines lately, the envelope purse seems to be the hottest trend. Figuring it couldn't be too difficult, I sat down and decided to give it a go. Having stocked up on Robert Kaufman's Night and Day 3 fabric line in black and white, his 'Rose Bush Summer' was the perfect choice to make this eye catching bag! To add a bit of whimsy to my design, I added the yellow ruffles on bottom. But in all reality you can swap that tidbit out for anything … [Read more...]
Braided Little Girl’s Dress…
Hi everyone, I am so excited to be here at The Girl Creative! I have been a fan for some time now, and when the opportunity popped up to be a regular contributor my hand went WAY up...and I waived it back and forth hopping impatiently in and out of my chair - lol. My name is Jessica, I run a little blog called Me Sew Crazy, and I LOVE to sew (and paint, and redecorate, and upcycle, and refurbish, but let's just say MOSTLY sew). As many of you have families of your own, you know what it means to have something for yourself - not as a Mommy or Wife - but something that is just Yours. That is what my blog does for me, it gives me something of my own, and I love it! My world outside of the chaos, where I can create beautiful things and share them with the world. So what am I sharing with the … [Read more...]
