Sewing FAIL! lol

So I asked everyone on Facebook yesterday if they ever had anything start with the best plan and end up a disaster. Well when it comes to my sewing, sometimes I gave these grand plans to make something spectacular and then I get a reality check when all is said and done.
 

I haven't posted many boy projects for the simple fact that, so far, I've pretty much sucked at making boys clothing. It's not always boys clothing but typically I can go back and fix my girl stuff.

This was supposed to be a vest lol. It's a vest, just a very unfortunate one. Totally not what I had pictured or planned for.

 I made my son a Jon Jon that was super cute, well I thought it was super cute until I tried it on him and it was about 2 sizes too small!

I had even written an entire post for the silly thing before it was done because I was so excited about the way it was turning out.

 I think it's normal to make mistakes and totally flub some stuff. It just makes us human and means that nobodies perfect and out imperfection is part of what makes life great.

not a sewing fail :)

I did get something really cute made this week though! My bonus princess is turning 5! What?! Where did the time go, I can't believe these babies are growing so fast. So I appliqued a shirt for her party, can't wait to share pictures!

~ Allison

Blue & White Striped Purse

 I shared my new purse on my Facebook Page last week and I had planned to share it over here the same day, but for some unknown reason, I just didn't. So, today is the day!

Let me just say, I love this new bag. It's smaller than my previous purses, but it's just big enough to have room for my stuff and a few baby essentials, WITHOUT everything getting lost in an endless cavern of a purse!

It's got a magnetic closure and a regular pouch inside, as well as a zippered pouch built right in! There's a few things I would tweek on the next one I decide to make, but this (being my first ever attempt at a purse) turned out really well.

Can't do a photoshoot without at least one silly shot

I hope to make a few more in other colors, maybe even some for With Sunshine!

~Allison

Something's Fishy Infinity Scarf

See the little fish? I love this fabric! I made this infinity scarf last night while I was working on some shorts (I hit a creative block with them and needed a break).

 The scarf is made with the softest sky blue fishy fabric and is lightweight enough to wear if you live in an area with mild weather.
 

The best part for me is that it fits both my daughter and myself lol! That doesn't happen very often, considering the fact that she's only 2&1/2.

I used the techniques found on The Cottage Home blog. She has so many great tutorials including one for infinity scarves.

 Of course, like most things I do, I didn't follow her instructions exactly, just used the same end closing technique. 

I love my new scarf, and my daughter loves it too. I have a feeling I'll be making A LOT more infinity scarves.

~ Allison

June!

How is it already June?! This month my biggest princess will be turning 5. It's mindblowing that this little girl will be schoolage in 2 very short weeks!

 I showed you guys a few pictures of fabric a while back and said I was playing catch up. Well, I'm still working on 2 of those projects(slowly but surely), but I completed one that I've been trying to finish since last year! Lol procrastination is a dear friend of mine, we're starting to cut ties though, thankfully.

This is the Christmas table runner my Aunt requested last year that I started and got cut out and partially appliqued. It sat for a couple months untouched, and then I just finished it, all at once.

It's a relief to have it done now I can give it to her and it's one less unfinished project laying around begging me to work on it :p. Oh did I mention that I made it reversible? Because I totally did and, of course, gave myself twice the work that I really needed to, haha.

At least she enjoys receiving her Christmas decor in the blazing summer.

Isn't my Aunt beautiful? Can you believe that she has 3 grown kids?! Love her so much!

 ~Allison

Post Memorial Day Post

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Well, I hope everyone got to spend time with family on Memorial day. My entire family went to my parents house for the holiday and had lunch and played games, it was a lot of fun.

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Even though all of that was great it had nothing to do with what Memorial day is truly about, remembering the brave souls that have fought for our country to keep us the land of the free. Without their courage to go and fight for our country, we wouldn't have the liberties to do all the things that make our lives so wonderful.

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 We, as a people, are greatly indebted to all the men and women, in our armed forces, who have given their lives to protect ours. I hope that everyone remembered to think of someone they know that has done that for them. And if you missed out yesterday, on Memorial day, you can always take time out anyday to think of someone who's fought for your freedom.

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Thank you to all those, who've fought to give the United States the freedoms that we all take for granted everyday.

~Allison

What's new?

Well not much around here has been happening, as far as sewing. I've been so crazy busy with the kiddos and just life; my poor Etsy shop and blog have been a little bit neglected. I've been squeezing in a little bit of sewing here and there, but not as much as I typically do. For whatever reason, I've just been completely wiped out at the end of the day.

We've been trying to take the kids to more activities now that they're out of the tiny infant stage, so we went to the Zoo last weekend, the park a few times during the week,

 

 and Saturday the little ones got to see their big sister at her dance recital, followed by a water slide party with their cousins!

It makes me tired just thinking about it all again.

I think both me and my husband need a break from all the activity, we need to get back to our normal routine.

Look at that sexy man!

Overall, even with being tired, we're feeling very blessed to have our family safe and sound. The tragic events that happened in Oklahoma today has reminded me how fragile life can be and how much we need to appreciate the ones we love. My heart goes out to all those who've lost in the Tornado's and I pray that help and relief come to them quickly.

~Allison

Had to add this one last cute photo!

Women's Clearance Shirt Refashion!

Finally, a post about women's clothing! I know I've been more inclined to post about babies and kids clothes, they're just so much cuter and easier to work with (less fabric).

The other day I actually went shopping for myself, this doesn't happen very often, but I had a really great coupon and it was kind of part of my mother's day gift. I found this really cute shirt, it had a high low hem on the bottom, was modest up top, 3 quarter length sleeves, and pretty neutral, PLUS it was on clearance for $7 and with my coupon it was only about $3!! Holy moly, how could I pass up a shirt that's cute and only $3!?

Well, I wasn't paying very much attention to the back of the shirt and found out, when I was already home from the VERY busy store, that the back had this huge gaping hole. Not a cute little cut out or keyhole, not a low back or even just a peek-a-boo, an intentional draped hole. It was hideous, it might've been cute if I were a young girl, but for this momma it wasn't working.

My solution to the problem was very simple, find a way to close the hole that looks intentional, so I pleated in the fabric and at each pleat sewed on bright pink accent button.

sorry about the blue undershirt

It turned out great! I wore the shirt to church on mother's day and my aunt commented on how much she loved it, especially the back with the buttons! When I told her that those were my addition she was very pleasantly surprised. It's such a compliment when the things that you make are noticed without people knowing it was you, until you tell them and then they're shocked.

ignore the spotty mirror :p

 I love my new shirt, and I know this doesn't help much, as far as people wanting to make things from scratch, but it does show you another way to add interest to a top that you're making for yourself or your child!


~Allison