However, I'll start with a few other finished projects. If you remember from this post I had a picture of a new dress I made for Elsa. Here are a few more pictures her in it. I had such a fun time making it and thoroughly enjoyed taking way too many pictures of her in it.
The pattern/idea came here from Made. I love how the peasant style top looks on Elsa. I modified it a little. I chose to keep the buttons functional so I had to stitch the 1/4 inch elastic in place at the neck line then I sewed on a hook and eye to help keep it closed up. Also, for the waist I simply stitched and stretched 3/4 inch elastic on the inside of the dress to give it the proper shape. Then on the front I follow my stitching from the elastic and sewed on the lace.
I really liked how it turned out!
Next up is a project that I got from this book. I don't actually own it (yet) but I checked it out from the library. It's called the Not-Ugly-Car-Trash-Bag. It is wonderful and I love it.
I'm sure you're all surprised that it is orange ;) I chose to use 2 D-rings for a closure than the patterns recommended closure. Mostly my decision was based on the fact that I had 2 D-rings already and didn't need/ want to go to into town for something different.
Lastly is my own creation, an apron for Miss Elsa.
I got the idea to use a tea towel from this post but wanted something a bit more fitted. I found the tea towel at Value Village for 99 cents! I used the whole thing. I mostly winged it and I did have to make it while the girly was awake since I needed her close for measurements (you know the hold it up next to her kind of measuring). I personally think that it is perfect and so adorable! What do you think?
I did make something else but before I show you I want to test it out. If I love it as much as I think I will I'll show you how to make it yourself.
Okay, so next time I'll write about how my house purge is going...and show off a few more of my favorite tea cups and mugs.
Love seeing what others are sewing! I am making pillows for our room and a dress for Emma right now. I have made the car trash bag that you are showing, (mine is blue's and brown's) and had alot of fun with it too! Love having it in our car. :)
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