This last week I have had all these ideas for things to make. But they have turned out to be more of a headache at times rather than being peaceful, and enjoyable, and rewarding.
First off, I made this tutu for a friend, and the waist turned out to be a little smaller than I wanted it to be. Hopefully it fits.
Second, I had this great idea of making these 'seek and find' toys. Well, these were the biggest headache of all! The plastic that I used kept sticking to the sewing machine, the sewing machine foot, and kept bunching up. Finally after many frustration attempts, I decided to grab the cooking spray, sprayed a little on my finger and wiped it under the foot, and WA-la! It worked like a charm. And I think I put in too much rice.
Third, I made this Boppy pillow cover. At first I borrowed a cover from a friend and traced that, and then cut it out. Then I found a pattern online, and well, they didn't really match up. So then I decided to just trace it right off of the pillow. Cutting out another pattern of fabric. Well, when I got all done, I found out that it was way too small and that my zipper that I used was pretty small as well. You need at least a 20 inch zipper. So then it was back to the first pattern that I had cut out and tried managing things from that one. Well, it fit, but it doesn't look too pretty. But I guess it does what it needs to do.
6 comments:
i think they turned out great! i really like the boppy cover. i am excited to see what you come up with for your rocker, because i have one i want to re-cover too! good work, mel!
Awesome! Do the kids like the I spy things? I have been pondering making Lilly one. What a great birthday gift that would make too! thanks for the tip about the cooking spray.
They all look like they turned out great!
Your projects look great! I think it would be fun to find the objects in the I spy rice. The boppy cover looks good, way to go Mel.
wow when do you sleep? Those are great. I tried to make a blanket sleeper for Aaron and it is still half done because I messed up and need to pick it out and I have't gotten around to it. The boppy cover is a great idea. I have always just washed the whole boppy . The tutu is really cute any ballerina's dream. I know laura would love it.
That is the cutest tutu I have ever seen! Gracie needs one soooo bad! I sure wish I was as crafty as you! I can't even sew on a button! I am so excited for tomorrow! Little Lisa will be here before you know it!
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