I had already put black sleeves on this store-bought hoodie for E's Dawn Wings Necrozma costume. She wore it a lot after Halloween and it got stained. So I appliqued a bunch of "doodles" on it to cover the stain and add extra interest! I like how it came out: very random but (I think) pleasing. It was like doing collage. I had fun with it and she liked wearing it, too!
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Friday, June 23, 2023
2022-Jan: Easy Napkins
Nothing fancy here! I simply cut up and hemmed some striped toweling fabric (and sewed mitered corners!) into small napkins and some dish towels. Yay! They're very absorbent.
2022-Jan: Books Dress
I made this dress for E! She loves to read and had outgrown her old books dress. This time, I gave the top/bodice a "dropped waist" (the top is very long) because it had worked well on a previous dress. I created an open "book" and appliqued it on to the top part . . . .
. . . and used a fun bookshelf print for the twirly circle skirt.
Ultimately I ended up chopping the dress into a shirt and a skirt (with yoga waistband), since the long top part bothered her. I guess this idea worked out better as a set! :)2022-Jan: Neck warmer
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
2021-Dec: Colorblock dolman top
2021-Nov: Simple blue sweater
I made this top for myself out of a soft sweater knit. I love how it came out, especially the fun bishop sleeves! Next time I may add a *little* more length to the sleeves.
2021-Nov: Koala and sloth hoodie sweatshirt jacket
2021-Nov: New sleeves for purple top
I had bought a top with 3/4 sleeves, but those aren't my favorite, so I didn't wear it much. I decided to add length so it was a proper long-sleeved top! I sewed on some nice purple interlock knit as long cuffs. Now I wear it a lot in the colder months!
2021-Sept: Flower and Pokemon zippered Pencil Cases!
I love how they came out! C's flower case now holds art supplies at home, but E still brings hers to school every day!
2021-August: knit flower yoga shorts