Hello, again!

Hiya!

It's been a long time since I last blogged. I hope everyone is well!

Here's what I've been working on: cotton boxers; flannel pj pants; flannel pj shorts; and chef hat for hubby!

What are you working on? Until next time...HAPPY SEWING!

Sewing at New Heights

This past week I've been sewing stilt walker costumes. Two sets of top, pants, and the wrap (not shown).

Junk Love..."Excuse me, I'm stuck in the 70's"

Okay, so I love that these jumpsuits have come back into fashion, as well as the wedge heel!  Usually, once you've lived through a certain 'style-period' you really do not want to repeat it.  However, I'm stuck!  Do you remember this pattern?

Well, I've decided to make this same pattern into pants!  So easy...I just extended the leg length!  And, to really make it "retro", I found this vintage fabric for $2 (ALL 8 yards of it)!

This tag (tape) was pretty old!  $6.50 was a good price also!

My jumpsuit turned out like this...

Excuse the clutter...I was so excited to show you!

With the summers so hot here in Florida, these are so comfortable and cool!  I'll be making more!

These Junk Love finds have been a stone cold blast!

Until next time, I wish you Love, Peace, and Soooouuuuuuul!

Tees to Pants and Kimono Tops

I've been so busy with school, but managed to finish some sewing for my baby girl.

The tees-to-pants tutorial is from Cut Out + Keep.  So, simple!  I use an XL womens tee for my 7 year-old daughter who wears a size 8-10 girls.  I use an XL mens tee for myself.  I'm not telling you my size! (smile)

 Cut the sleeves, then cut straight just under the neck area.

 Cut straight up the middle (for legs).

Open both pieces.  Where the sleeves were cut is now the crotch.

With right sides together, sew the crotch (twice, for sturdiness); then sew leg side seams.

 Now, sew a waistband.  You can use the sleeves.  Insert a drawstring or elastic.

I also made kimono tops.  I made a pattern from an existing one.  Some have ties for closure; buttons with buttonhole closures; and buttons with elastic hairties for closure.  The latter is the quicker method (which I use a lot).

This kimono was made using two different printed fabrics.  Here's the front!

And, the back!

She loves her kimonos!  She always wants me to make more for her!

Until next time, HAPPY SEWING!