Pinterest Finds-KCW spring challenge

I honor of KCW spring challenge I am devoting this weeks Pinterest finds to clothing I am inspired by. All of these are clothes I would love to make for my little darling, maybe if I can find the time in the future.

Stella Linen Dress

 Lace Overlay Dress

 Kitten Toes Shoes

 Corduroy Jumper

 Origami Raglan Sleeves

 DIY dress from Dad's t-shirt

 City Scape Applique Skirt

So many pins never enough time. Until next week!

Sunglasses Skirt

It's kids clothes week Spring Challenge this week and I am really behind.

I planned on making a new piece of clothing every day. It is already day 3 and only one piece has been made. I think I will be lucky to get anything made this week. For some reason baby Christian has gone from low maintance loveable baby boy to "I have to be held all day or I am going to throw a tantrum." Still hoping this is just a phase. I really thought sitting up would open his eyes to a whole new world but it seems to just make him frustrated that he can't be running around like the other kiddos.

Anyways, that has really cut into my sewing time. Plus I am getting ready to go on a Caribbean cruise next week and having to make some fun cruise clothing and alterations. I am sewing, just not kids clothes.

I did however find some time to make a fun spring skirt for Liz. It is a basic gathered skirt (tutorial here) but I added 2 inch elastic to give it a more high waisted effect. I also added a weaved ribbon through the bottom. This is simple, all you have to do is create button holes about 1/2" apart and then another pair of holes about 6" apart all around the skirt. It is a fun addition to a basic skirt.

 

 

 

 

 

 I threw in a few pictures that are just for fun.

I love the colors: mint, pink, grey, and light blue. It reminds me a little of Easter eggs.  There are sunglasses all over the skirt which is a great summer print. Are you working on anything for KCW? Hopefully I will get something else finished by the time the week is through.

T-strap Sandal Makeover

I love quick clothing makeovers. I saw these adorable shoes on Pinterest (of course) and instantly thought of these great sandals at Old Navy that would be perfect for this makeover.

 

 All you need is t-strap sandals and some matching ribbon. Create a bow by making 2 bunny ears and tying them together.

Then I covered the center of the bow with a scrap of ribbon. Use some hot glue to attach the scrap of ribbon to the the center of the bow. Use some fray check on the ends of the ribbon to prevent fraying.

Finally use some hot glue to attach the bow to the "T" part of the sandal.

A fresh look for summer.

Fabric Find: Summer Prints

I am really into prints for summer. Light cotton prints to be exact. Cotton is the perfect summer fabric and there are so many out there that I am in love with I can't see my sewing list shrinking anytime soon. Here are a few of my favorite prints from this week:

Mod Green Pod, Fancy Flight, Organic, Dragon Flies Garden

 

Sarah Watson, Indian Summer, Basket of Wheat

Alice Kennedy, Matilda, Chevron Mist

Jay-Cyn Designs for Birch Fabrics, The Grove, ORGANIC CANVAS, Flight Dusk

Shorts, skirts, sundresses, totes. So many projects so little time.

High Waist Tulip Skirt

I am really into skirts this month. Looking back I should have done a whole month tribute to skirts but random skirt posts will have to do. I found this pattern at Walmart for around $3. I love the high waist and the big pockets are really fun too.

 

This skirt was so easy to sew up. It took me from start to finish in under an hour.It is hard to tell but the print is actually small tulips falling in different directions.

 This is a great summer skirt, easy cotton and comfortable. One of the many skirts I will share over the next few weeks.