Spring Sweater Refashion 2011 {1}

Last Thursday I went on Studio 5 and shared a bunch of sweater refashions. 

Now, let me preface this by saying that I have only been sewing for about a year. 

So these are really easy, straight-stitch kind of projects!!

The first one I’d like to share is also one my favorites {I have 11 to share}. 

This is a kind of coral v-neck sweater with a blue and white nautical mix.  

I love this color combination for Spring!!

I started with a plain sweater, a scarf and an old coral/orange t-shirt.

•  I laid the scarf on top of the sweater and draped it from one shoulder down to the opposite side of the waist. And then I made ruffles down the length and pinned those in place. 

• After they were all pinned, I sewed three straight lines with my sewing machine down the scarf, attaching it to the sweater. You can sew more lines down the scarf if you like a less poufy type of garment.

• Then I took an old t-shirt that’s too small for me and is about the same color as the sweater and cut about 20 four-inch circles out of the material. 

 

• I then made a very fluffy flower. I used my Big Shot machine to cut the circles, but you could also hand sew them. I sewed it all together and attached it at the bottom with a piece of felt. Then I sewed the flower onto the top of the scarf. 

 

Very easy refashion!! Total time — 30 minutes – 1 hour.

Total cost — $12 for the sweater {I already had the scarf and the old t-shirt}

Sorry my pictures are a little blurry. I was going to take some new ones but have been sick..

I wore the sweater out the other day and had tons of people ask me if it was from Anthropologie – {giggle}!!!

Here’s a clip from the show if you want to see it 🙂

xoxoo

 

PS — I just wanted to share with you a fun Pennant Challenge. You can enter ANY type of pennant to win some cool Canvas Corp products!! Check it out 🙂

 

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Guest Project — Stylish Purse Tutorial & giveaway!!

Update — giveaway closed

 Hi! I’m Priti from Arm Candy For You! 

 
I am an Engineer, MBA, wife, mom, great cook, craft fiend, a proud Indian, friend, blogger &much much more! And today I would love to share a purse tutorial with you.

    The Mini Lauren 

Mini Lauren comes with easily accessible pockets, snap closure,
stylish flap cover & a trigger clip to attach your keys or to your purse or
jeans! The detailing & the look give you great designer style without the
designer price tag!

{Trifold Credit Card Holder with trigger clip
& 2 slots}

The
finished size is

4.5″(12cm)
wide x 3.5″(9.5cm) high when closed / 9″(23.5cm) long when fully open including the
flap. The slots are 3″(7.5cm) by 4.5″(12cm) each.

 Material Requirement

·        
Exterior
fabric – 11” x 11”

·        
Lining
fabric – ¼ yard(0.23m)

·        
Iron-on
woven fusible interfacing -1/4 yard(0.23m)

·        
1
magnetic snap

·        
Coordinating
Thread

·        
Decorative
button/trim (optional)

·        
One
trigger clip

·        
2.5”
long webbing/macrame/strap made from the exterior fabric

Cutting
your fabric

From
your exterior fabric cut

·        
One
exterior panel 5”(12.7 cm) x 7.5”(19 cm)

·        
One
circle with a diameter of 5”(12.8 cm).Use a compass like shown in the pic &
draw on a paper & use it as pattern or draw directly on to the fabric &
cut. A to B needs to be 2.5” (6.4cm).This circle will be used to make the flap.

 

From your
lining fabric cut

·        
One
lining panel 5”(12.7 cm) x 7.5”(19 cm)

·        
Two
pocket panels  5”(12.7 cm) x 6.5”(16.5cm)

From the fusible interfacing cut

·        
One
exterior panel 4”(10.2 cm) x 6.5”(16.5 cm)

·        
One
lining panel 4”(10.2 cm) x 6.5”(16.5 cm)

·        
Two
pocket panels 4”(10.2 cm) x 5.5”(14cm)

·        
One
flap circle

If you
notice the interfacings are an inch smaller in width & height, this is done
to reduce the bulk in seams while sewing.

Let’s
start

————————————————————————————————

Applying fusible interfacing

1.
Press the interfacings to the wrong sides of the exterior, lining, flap & the
pocket cut pieces .Skip this step for exterior if it is leather, faux leather,
thick burlap or vinyl. Make sure to keep the interfacings in the centre so that
½” is peeking out from all four sides (fig 1).

 

Please note -The flap
interfacing is the same size as the flap. Use a medium heat steam setting on
your iron. Start in the center of your fabric, and set the iron down on the
fabric, not moving it around much toward the outer edges. Now you have 1
exterior, 1 lining, 2 pocket panels, and 1 flap circle ready to sew.

Start
in the center of your fabric, and press (set the iron down on the fabric, not
moving it around much) toward the outer edges. Now you have 1 exterior, 1 lining,
2 pocket panels, and 1 flap circle ready to sew

————————————————————————————————

Adding the pockets

2. Fold the ½ “peeking out on the long
edge of the pocket panel towards the interfaced side & iron
it .Fold the panel into half with the interfaced sides together, matching the
5” edge & iron it(fig 2). Repeat this with the other pocket panel & top
stitch the folded edge.

 

 

 3. Take one
pocket panel & pin it ½” above the bottom edge of the lining panel. Pin the
other pocket panel 4” above the bottom edge of the lining panel. (Fig 3). Sew
the pockets on three sides with ½” seam allowance.

————————————————————————————————

Making the flap

4.Take the  circle flap & fold
it into 2 & cut it into 2 semi circles.If it has a pattern,see the
directionality while deciding the line on which to cut!

5.If you intend to add a button /rosette/flower,sew it 1.25” above the
curve on the front side of the flap.If you want to add a trim, add it while the
final top sewing, do not sew it at this stage.

6.On
the lining side of the flap measure & mark the centre of the flap .Then
mark a point at 1” from the curve along this centre . 

 

————————————————————————————————

Attaching the flap

7. Place the
top edge of the lining panel & lining flap right
sides together & pin. Stitch them together with a 1/2” seam
allowance (fig 5). Fold the seam allowance towards the lining panel & top
stitch, & don’t forget to back stitch at each end!

 

8.
Place the top edge of the main panel & main flap right sides together &
pin. Stitch them together with a 1/2” seam allowance. Fold the seam allowance towards the main panel & top stitch same as the lining
panel.

9.
Measure & mark the centre of the exterior panel by joining the long edges
together & mark a point 1.5” from the bottom edge along this centre. Attach
the female part of the magnetic snap on this point.

10.
Now you have 1 exterior & 1 lining panels attached to the flaps & ready
to assemble. (Fig 6)

————————————————————————————————

Final Assembly

11. Take the
webbing/macramé/strap & put the trigger clip through it, fold it in half
& place 1 cm below the top edge of the top pocket facing inside. Sew it
with a few stitches firmly. (Fig 7)

 

 

12. Place the lining
& the exterior panel’s right sides together
matching the sides & the curves of the two flaps. Pin all the outside
edges. (Fig 8)

 13. Stitch all around the sides & the flap with a ½” seam allowance.
For the bottom edge sew 0.5” from both the bottom corners & leave 4” gap in
the bottom edge to turn the right side out. Remember to back stitch the 0.5”
sewing in the bottom edge else the sewing unravels while turning the right side
out!

 

 14.
Clip the corners in the seam allowance as well around the flap curves.Turn the
case right side out through the gap in the bottom edge. Push out all the
corners & the flap with your fingers or a turning tool gently.Fold the 4”
opening ½” inside on both sides & pin (fig 9).Sew it shut .

Top stitch the entire wallet with a ¼” seam allowance & the mini lauren is ready to paint
the town red with you!

 Wow – what a great tutorial, Priti!! 

And guess what?! 

Priti is also offering a giveaway too!! 

She’s giving away TWO sets of FOUR Purse Patterns.
{your choice of ANY in her shop}
So you can make your own purse creations! 

Here’s how you can win: 

• Hop over to Priti’s shop — Arm Candy For You. What is The Name of your favorite purse? one entry.

And if you want a couple more entries: 

• “Like” Priti’s shop on facebook. one entry.

•  Check out Priti’s blog — leave a comment or follow for great pattern tutorials. one entry each.

And, Priti is also giving Tatertots & Jello readers a special code for 10% off anything in her shop — just type in TATERTOTSANDJELLO at checkout!! 

{this giveaway will end on 2/28}

 Have a Great Day!!! 

xoxo

PS — I have been hard at work creating some Spring Sweater Refashions and a fun home decor project. I will try to get those written up to share this week. 

 

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Guest Project — Stylish Purse Tutorial & giveaway!!

Update — giveaway closed

 Hi! I’m Priti from Arm Candy For You! 

 
I am an Engineer, MBA, wife, mom, great cook, craft fiend, a proud Indian, friend, blogger &much much more! And today I would love to share a purse tutorial with you.

    The Mini Lauren 

Mini Lauren comes with easily accessible pockets, snap closure,
stylish flap cover & a trigger clip to attach your keys or to your purse or
jeans! The detailing & the look give you great designer style without the
designer price tag!

{Trifold Credit Card Holder with trigger clip
& 2 slots}

The
finished size is

4.5″(12cm)
wide x 3.5″(9.5cm) high when closed / 9″(23.5cm) long when fully open including the
flap. The slots are 3″(7.5cm) by 4.5″(12cm) each.

 Material Requirement

·        
Exterior
fabric – 11” x 11”

·        
Lining
fabric – ¼ yard(0.23m)

·        
Iron-on
woven fusible interfacing -1/4 yard(0.23m)

·        
1
magnetic snap

·        
Coordinating
Thread

·        
Decorative
button/trim (optional)

·        
One
trigger clip

·        
2.5”
long webbing/macrame/strap made from the exterior fabric

Cutting
your fabric

From
your exterior fabric cut

·        
One
exterior panel 5”(12.7 cm) x 7.5”(19 cm)

·        
One
circle with a diameter of 5”(12.8 cm).Use a compass like shown in the pic &
draw on a paper & use it as pattern or draw directly on to the fabric &
cut. A to B needs to be 2.5” (6.4cm).This circle will be used to make the flap.

 

From your
lining fabric cut

·        
One
lining panel 5”(12.7 cm) x 7.5”(19 cm)

·        
Two
pocket panels  5”(12.7 cm) x 6.5”(16.5cm)

From the fusible interfacing cut

·        
One
exterior panel 4”(10.2 cm) x 6.5”(16.5 cm)

·        
One
lining panel 4”(10.2 cm) x 6.5”(16.5 cm)

·        
Two
pocket panels 4”(10.2 cm) x 5.5”(14cm)

·        
One
flap circle

If you
notice the interfacings are an inch smaller in width & height, this is done
to reduce the bulk in seams while sewing.

Let’s
start

————————————————————————————————

Applying fusible interfacing

1.
Press the interfacings to the wrong sides of the exterior, lining, flap & the
pocket cut pieces .Skip this step for exterior if it is leather, faux leather,
thick burlap or vinyl. Make sure to keep the interfacings in the centre so that
½” is peeking out from all four sides (fig 1).

 

Please note -The flap
interfacing is the same size as the flap. Use a medium heat steam setting on
your iron. Start in the center of your fabric, and set the iron down on the
fabric, not moving it around much toward the outer edges. Now you have 1
exterior, 1 lining, 2 pocket panels, and 1 flap circle ready to sew.

Start
in the center of your fabric, and press (set the iron down on the fabric, not
moving it around much) toward the outer edges. Now you have 1 exterior, 1 lining,
2 pocket panels, and 1 flap circle ready to sew

————————————————————————————————

Adding the pockets

2. Fold the ½ “peeking out on the long
edge of the pocket panel towards the interfaced side & iron
it .Fold the panel into half with the interfaced sides together, matching the
5” edge & iron it(fig 2). Repeat this with the other pocket panel & top
stitch the folded edge.

 

 

 3. Take one
pocket panel & pin it ½” above the bottom edge of the lining panel. Pin the
other pocket panel 4” above the bottom edge of the lining panel. (Fig 3). Sew
the pockets on three sides with ½” seam allowance.

————————————————————————————————

Making the flap

4.Take the  circle flap & fold
it into 2 & cut it into 2 semi circles.If it has a pattern,see the
directionality while deciding the line on which to cut!

5.If you intend to add a button /rosette/flower,sew it 1.25” above the
curve on the front side of the flap.If you want to add a trim, add it while the
final top sewing, do not sew it at this stage.

6.On
the lining side of the flap measure & mark the centre of the flap .Then
mark a point at 1” from the curve along this centre . 

 

————————————————————————————————

Attaching the flap

7. Place the
top edge of the lining panel & lining flap right
sides together & pin. Stitch them together with a 1/2” seam
allowance (fig 5). Fold the seam allowance towards the lining panel & top
stitch, & don’t forget to back stitch at each end!

 

8.
Place the top edge of the main panel & main flap right sides together &
pin. Stitch them together with a 1/2” seam allowance. Fold the seam allowance towards the main panel & top stitch same as the lining
panel.

9.
Measure & mark the centre of the exterior panel by joining the long edges
together & mark a point 1.5” from the bottom edge along this centre. Attach
the female part of the magnetic snap on this point.

10.
Now you have 1 exterior & 1 lining panels attached to the flaps & ready
to assemble. (Fig 6)

————————————————————————————————

Final Assembly

11. Take the
webbing/macramé/strap & put the trigger clip through it, fold it in half
& place 1 cm below the top edge of the top pocket facing inside. Sew it
with a few stitches firmly. (Fig 7)

 

 

12. Place the lining
& the exterior panel’s right sides together
matching the sides & the curves of the two flaps. Pin all the outside
edges. (Fig 8)

 13. Stitch all around the sides & the flap with a ½” seam allowance.
For the bottom edge sew 0.5” from both the bottom corners & leave 4” gap in
the bottom edge to turn the right side out. Remember to back stitch the 0.5”
sewing in the bottom edge else the sewing unravels while turning the right side
out!

 

 14.
Clip the corners in the seam allowance as well around the flap curves.Turn the
case right side out through the gap in the bottom edge. Push out all the
corners & the flap with your fingers or a turning tool gently.Fold the 4”
opening ½” inside on both sides & pin (fig 9).Sew it shut .

Top stitch the entire wallet with a ¼” seam allowance & the mini lauren is ready to paint
the town red with you!

 Wow – what a great tutorial, Priti!! 

And guess what?! 

Priti is also offering a giveaway too!! 

She’s giving away TWO sets of FOUR Purse Patterns.
{your choice of ANY in her shop}
So you can make your own purse creations! 

Here’s how you can win: 

• Hop over to Priti’s shop — Arm Candy For You. What is The Name of your favorite purse? one entry.

And if you want a couple more entries: 

• “Like” Priti’s shop on facebook. one entry.

•  Check out Priti’s blog — leave a comment or follow for great pattern tutorials. one entry each.

And, Priti is also giving Tatertots & Jello readers a special code for 10% off anything in her shop — just type in TATERTOTSANDJELLO at checkout!! 

{this giveaway will end on 2/28}

 Have a Great Day!!! 

xoxo

PS — I have been hard at work creating some Spring Sweater Refashions and a fun home decor project. I will try to get those written up to share this week. 

 

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{{{Valentine Pillows}}}

I never really decorated for Valentine’s Day, until last year. And then it was like a big light bulb went off in my head!  

Now I think Valentine’s Day is in my top 3 favorite holidays to make projects for. 

 

Here’s a little project I made last week, using cute fabric, heat transfer material and my Silhouette.

{{Valentine’s Pillows}}

I wanted to make some pillows with a kind of modern twist!

And if you don’t have a Silhouette machine, you could still totally make these. All you need to do is print out an image and then put the image behind your heat transfer material and trace the image onto the heat transfer material. Then cut it out with scissors or an exacto knife. You might have to hold the image paper and heat transfer paper up to a window while you trace it out.

I made the heart using the Silhouette software and then downloaded the thought bubble from the Silhouette Online Store.

The pillows are simple, flap backed pillows with a 4 inch overlap in the back. 

**And my secret to pillows that keep a nice shape is this — after making the pillow covers, turn them right side out and iron them flat. Then sew a tiny seam all around the edges of the pillows. This keeps a nice, sharp edge.

Now I have some festive pillows for the 14th!!  

Yay!! 

And, if you follow TT&J on Facebook, you know that I am in Nashville at Blissdom!! I have met so many fun bloggers so far. It’s so fun!! We had a little party tonight where I was able to hang out with Beckie from Infarrantly, Kami from No Bigggie, Lorie from Be Different, Act Normal, Allison from House of Hepworth’s, Mique from 30 Handmade Days and April from Funky, Vintage Kitchen. Plus so many more cute girls!!! {Kellie from This Blessed Nest took this picture — she is so adorable IRL too}

Have a Super Day!!!!

I’m linking up to The CSI Project’s 
Pantone 2011 Color of the Year — Honeysuckle! 

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{{{Valentine Pillows}}}

I never really decorated for Valentine’s Day, until last year. And then it was like a big light bulb went off in my head!  

Now I think Valentine’s Day is in my top 3 favorite holidays to make projects for. 

 

Here’s a little project I made last week, using cute fabric, heat transfer material and my Silhouette.

{{Valentine’s Pillows}}

I wanted to make some pillows with a kind of modern twist!

And if you don’t have a Silhouette machine, you could still totally make these. All you need to do is print out an image and then put the image behind your heat transfer material and trace the image onto the heat transfer material. Then cut it out with scissors or an exacto knife. You might have to hold the image paper and heat transfer paper up to a window while you trace it out.

I made the heart using the Silhouette software and then downloaded the thought bubble from the Silhouette Online Store.

The pillows are simple, flap backed pillows with a 4 inch overlap in the back. 

**And my secret to pillows that keep a nice shape is this — after making the pillow covers, turn them right side out and iron them flat. Then sew a tiny seam all around the edges of the pillows. This keeps a nice, sharp edge.

Now I have some festive pillows for the 14th!!  

Yay!! 

And, if you follow TT&J on Facebook, you know that I am in Nashville at Blissdom!! I have met so many fun bloggers so far. It’s so fun!! We had a little party tonight where I was able to hang out with Beckie from Infarrantly, Kami from No Bigggie, Lorie from Be Different, Act Normal, Allison from House of Hepworth’s, Mique from 30 Handmade Days and April from Funky, Vintage Kitchen. Plus so many more cute girls!!! {Kellie from This Blessed Nest took this picture — she is so adorable IRL too}

Have a Super Day!!!!

I’m linking up to The CSI Project’s 
Pantone 2011 Color of the Year — Honeysuckle! 

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Guest Project — Turn an old pair of pants into a Sleek, Stylish, Comfortable Skirt! {Clothing Refashion}

 Hi – I’m Lisa from This Mabey Heaven! 
I love trying new things and writing about my crafting and mothering experiences. 

I’d love to share an easy clothing refashion with you today.
Take an old pair of pants and turn it into a sleek, stylish, comfortable skirt!!

 

The Panelist Skirt has the sleek look of a tailored skirt, but is extra comfy because of the inside panel. When you’re standing still, it looks like a slim pencil skirt. But when walking or sitting, you see this is no ordinary skirt. I love the split look when sitting and the fact that it doesn’t crawl up when you sit down like a fitted skirt would. And the panel goes far enough around that you don’t have to worry about being modest–you’re covered even if a small child squirms in your lap.

And then there’s walking or even running (i.e. after small children). Once again, you’re covered and there’s no worries about having to take small steps.

Let’s get started.

I started by ripping out all the inside leg seams and up the front and back seams (just below the zipper in the front and a couple inches from the waistband in the back) from a pair of pants that still fits somewhat. I like my skirts to sit low on my hips, so it’s okay if they’re a size or two bigger than I normally wear.

Next, decide how long you want your skirt and mark it (remember that you’ll need enough length to also create a panel of almost equal length, so keep this in mind). Now cut off both legs to the same length. Set the cut-off legs aside for the moment.

With the skirt turned inside out, pin the back of the skirt how you’d like it to fit, ignoring the curved pieces that would normally go between your legs (this is the trickiest part, I promise). Run a basting stitch along the newly created back, and try it on.

If you have puckers or don’t like it, the basting is easy to take out and try again. (I ended up letting my seam out a little after taking the photo–I didn’t want it to be that clingy.)

If you like the fit, you’re ready to sew the seam, following your basting stitches. Cut off the excess fabric, and zigzag the edges so they don’t fray.

On to the front. I wanted to show off the panel, so I folded back the front inseams about 2-3 inches on both sides starting right below the zipper. I pinned these in place, and cut away the excess fabric. Then iron the sides down 1/4″ and then another 1/4″ so the raw edges aren’t showing, and sew down both sides.

Now for the panel. Take one of your cut-off pant legs, and hem all the way around it. You should be able to use the original hem on the bottom, which is nice. Now all you have to do is create two buttonholes–one on each of the top corners of your panel.

Sew buttons to the inside waistband of your skirt to correspond with the width of your panel.

Hem your skirt, and you’re ready to wear it! You could also create an additional (or reversible) panel to change things up. The panel is completely separate, so there’s really no limit to what you can do!

Thanks Lisa!! 

What a great clothing refashion idea! 

Lisa’s blog is so happy and upbeat. 

 Here are a few of my favorite projects she has created: 

{So clever – she figured out a way to make interchangeable flower headbands}

{Oil Cloth Bibs – so stylish and practical}

{She Spray Painted her shoes!}

{Fun Nook Cover}

Be sure to head over to This Mabey Heaven and check out Lisa’s cute blog.

xoxo

PS — I spent all last night going through the YOUR favorite projects of 2011. I am so impressed with all of the wonderful projects. I am still trying to narrow them down — but I will be announcing  my favorites later today and announcing who won the custom brooch!  

PPS — It’s Friday and time for the Weekend Wrap Up Party!!!
I am so excited to feature YOU.
Come link up your projects tonight at 6 pm {MST}
  there’s a fun giveaway too! See you then 🙂 

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Interchangeable Bunting Wreath {Valentine’s Project}

 

I combined my love of glitter + bunting into a little  

{Valentine’s Wreath}

And I thought it might be fun to make the bunting interchangeable so the wreath could be kept out for more than one holiday or season 🙂

You can make one for any occasion —  

Fall and Halloween,  

Christmas and New Years, 

Easter and Summer,  

Birthday and everyday…. 

Here’s what you need: 

*A wreath form — mine was from Dollar Tree

Fabric – what kind depends on what you want your bunting to look like

Ribbon to match your fabric

Mod Podge

Glitter

Ribbon to hang your wreath

Fabric for your rosettes {1″ wide by 18 inches long for each}

Letters to spell words on your bunting — optional

Here’s how to make one of your own: 

Start off with a Wreath — mine was one I had on hand from the Dollar Store. 

Ella was my very helpful assistant!!

**Note – it will take a lot less glitter to start off with a white wreath – lol. Brush on some Mod Podge and glitter, lots of glitter!!!

I used Martha Stewart Tourmaline Glitter. Such a pretty pink/purple color.

To keep the glitter on the wreath long-term, spray the wreath with some clear spray paint.

Make a template. You need to factor in that you are going to sew the pennants – unless you aren’t going to sew them, lol. 

 

I wanted mine to 3/4 inches wide so I added 1/4″ inch to all sides, making the template 1 1/4″ wide by 1 3/4″ long. Then sew each pennant and then turn them right side out.

 Once the pennants are sewn, iron them flat.

Hannah helped me with this step!

 Lay your ribbon out on the wreath and pin the pennants onto the ribbon.

Glue the pennants on to the ribbon.

Make some rosettes to cover up the edges of the ribbon. Check out my Rosette Tutorial if you want to learn how to make these easy flowers.

Use a plain pin or cut the top off a pin and push the pin through the center of the rosette and through the ribbons to secure the bunting.

The last thing you can do is print off some letters if you want to spell something out — like Happy Birthday, Happy New Year, Happy Halloween or anything else you want! I used my Silhouette, but if you don’t have one, you can use some sticky letters from your craft store!!

Have a Great Day!! 

xoxo

PS — It’s Season 2 of Crafting With The Stars!! I’ve signed up to be a Guest Judge again! Head over to Sew Dang Cute to find out how YOU can be a contestant. I would love to be paired up with YOU!!! The entry round is open until January 15th.

I am linking to these lovely parties:

  

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Interchangeable Bunting Wreath {Valentine’s Project}

 

I combined my love of glitter + bunting into a little  

{Valentine’s Wreath}

And I thought it might be fun to make the bunting interchangeable so the wreath could be kept out for more than one holiday or season 🙂

You can make one for any occasion —  

Fall and Halloween,  

Christmas and New Years, 

Easter and Summer,  

Birthday and everyday…. 

Here’s what you need: 

*A wreath form — mine was from Dollar Tree

Fabric – what kind depends on what you want your bunting to look like

Ribbon to match your fabric

Mod Podge

Glitter

Ribbon to hang your wreath

Fabric for your rosettes {1″ wide by 18 inches long for each}

Letters to spell words on your bunting — optional

Here’s how to make one of your own: 

Start off with a Wreath — mine was one I had on hand from the Dollar Store. 

Ella was my very helpful assistant!!

**Note – it will take a lot less glitter to start off with a white wreath – lol. Brush on some Mod Podge and glitter, lots of glitter!!!

I used Martha Stewart Tourmaline Glitter. Such a pretty pink/purple color.

To keep the glitter on the wreath long-term, spray the wreath with some clear spray paint.

Make a template. You need to factor in that you are going to sew the pennants – unless you aren’t going to sew them, lol. 

 

I wanted mine to 3/4 inches wide so I added 1/4″ inch to all sides, making the template 1 1/4″ wide by 1 3/4″ long. Then sew each pennant and then turn them right side out.

 Once the pennants are sewn, iron them flat.

Hannah helped me with this step!

 Lay your ribbon out on the wreath and pin the pennants onto the ribbon.

Glue the pennants on to the ribbon.

Make some rosettes to cover up the edges of the ribbon. Check out my Rosette Tutorial if you want to learn how to make these easy flowers.

Use a plain pin or cut the top off a pin and push the pin through the center of the rosette and through the ribbons to secure the bunting.

The last thing you can do is print off some letters if you want to spell something out — like Happy Birthday, Happy New Year, Happy Halloween or anything else you want! I used my Silhouette, but if you don’t have one, you can use some sticky letters from your craft store!!

Have a Great Day!! 

xoxo

PS — It’s Season 2 of Crafting With The Stars!! I’ve signed up to be a Guest Judge again! Head over to Sew Dang Cute to find out how YOU can be a contestant. I would love to be paired up with YOU!!! The entry round is open until January 15th.

I am linking to these lovely parties:

  

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Simple Sewing Project — Tiny Bunting Dishtowels!!

Here’s a little neighbor gift idea that’s inexpensive and I think it’s fun because it’s something that can be used after Christmas as well.  

Little Bunting Dishtowels.

Here’s what you need: 

• Flour Sack from the Dollar Store or another type of cotton material. 
• A piece of material that is 21 inches in width by 6 inches in height. 
• A coordinating piece of material that is 4 inches in width by 40 inches in length.
• A coordinating ribbon that is 21 inches wide. 
• Scraps of those 2 materials.
• Ric rac or another thin type of ribbon that is 30 inches in length. 

Here’s how to make them: 

1. Take a Dollar Store Flour Sack — 2/$1. Cut the Four Sack so that it’s the same size as a dishtowel by trimming one of the sides to 20 inches in width.

2. Hem the side of the towel by turning it under two times and sewing it. If you have a serger then it’s even easier!

3. Measure the width of the bottom of your towel. Fold the edges of the larger piece of material and pin. Then iron the edges under.

4. Make ruffle. Hem the edges of the sides of the longer piece of fabric. Then use your widest stitch setting and make a stitch down the center of the ruffle. Gather the ruffle by pulling on one of the threads.

5. Now lay the large piece of material with the ironed edges on the bottom of the towel with the ruffle on top so that it is just as wide as the material underneath. Then lay the coordinating ribbon over the top. Pin it all in place.

6. Sew along the edges of the large material — I used a zig zag stitch. Then sew right down the middle of the ribbon.

7. Now you can add bunting if you want. Use a pencil to draw a the lines of the bunting. Then pin and stitch the ric rac or small ribbon on the towel.

8. Make a template — 1.5″ x 1.5″ out of cardstock and cut out some triangles out of the coordinating fabric. I put 4-5 pennants on each towel. Add a dab of liquid stitch under each pennant (optional) and pin in place, then stitch each pennant on the towels.

And you are done!! 

You can wrap each one in cellophane and give them out like that. 

 

 {Tag made with leftover fabric and a paper sack sewn together}

Or, if you want to punch it up a little — you can make a casserole or dessert and deliver it, along with the dish towel. Another idea is to add a little cookie cutter to the wrapped up package, with a note that says something like “Bake up Some Christmas Cheer!”

Now your neighbors have something festive that they can use all year round! 

xox

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Guest Project — Make Handmade Holiday Pillows {gift idea}!

Hi! I’m Pamela Michelle from A Few of My Favorite Things!!

My idea of a great “Last Minute Gift Idea” is something that is in tune with the Holiday spirit!  And what is more Holiday Spirit-ish than Holiday Pillows?!?

So simple to sew up and sew sew cute!  Here is a quick glimpse of the end product:

 

 

Items Needed:

Scrap Fabric

Stuffing

Needle and Thread or Sewing Machine

For starters I opted to make a Christmas tree pattern out of 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of white paper.  I simple folded in half and cut a simple tree to a shape that I like.

Next I laid this over top of the “tree fabric” and traced with chalk.

Next Cut along the chalk line.  Because I like the undone look, I opted to not have seam allowance.   

 

Next cut the fabric you are using for the main portion of the pillow.  I made mine between 1 to 3 ft by 1- 3 ft.  Get creative, mix it up!  Square, rectangle, whatever you are feeling!

Now you will sew the tree to the front side of the pillow.  Because there is now seam allowance you need to sew around the tree at least 2 times and get as close as possible to the edge to make sure it won’t fray too much!  I opted to sew 3 times around on mine to be safe.  

Next put the two side of the pillow together, both facing in.  Sew 80% around the outside.  

Flip rightside out and stuff away! Once you have finished stuffing either hand sew the last little portion or do a cramp jam with stuff to one size and try to fit it under the sewing machine.   

These look great if you put 3 different sizes together and wrap with a pretty ribbon!  A great last minute handmade gift! Made some for a Holiday Gift Exchange as well as some of my neighbors and both seemed to LOVE them 🙂

   

Or if your aren’t up for a quick sew, check out my Blog, Etsy or Online Boutique where I have items like this for sale!

 

 

  

 

  

 

Great thanks to Jen for letting me Guest Post today!

Warm Wishes from Nashville!

Happy Holidays Ya’ll!

Pamela Michelle

A Few of My Favorite Things!!

Thank you Pam!! Here are some of my favorite projects that Pam has done: 

{Coastal Wreath}

{Plain Tank Makeover}

{Burberry Poncho Knockoff}

Be sure to go over to A Few of My Favorite Things and say hi!! 

xoxo

PS — I am having a week of great New Year’s Eve Party Ideas all next week and have a couple spots open. So, if you have a great New Year’s Eve idea and would like to be spotlighted — send me an email @ jennifer@tatertotsandjello.com. I’d love to feature you!!!

Have a wonderful day!!

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