Friday, October 8, 2010

quickie projects

I'm almost embarrassed to post about these, because they're such quick and easy projects. But what the heck! Here's what you can do with 15 or 30 minutes of sewing time...

Cut a pretty pillowcase in half, sew a casing and add elastic at the top. There you go - a cute little skirt!



Take a couple of old (but dearly loved) dresses that have become too small up top...


Chop off the dress tops, chop off the bottom 3 or 4 inches from a new shirt, and sew the skirt to the shirt (I just used my serger). There you go - two new twirly dresses!


Take one crappy old canvas bag and cover the random logo with a patch of cute vintage fabric. There you go - a new bag for your budding ballerina to take to dance class. Sweet!!



[PS. I haven't forgotten about the giveaway - I neglected to mention a deadline, so I'll pick a winner on Thursday 10/14.]

7 comments:

  1. So cute... you go, mama! :D We have that pink shirt (the one on the right), too - it is one of my favorites for Lizzy... it still fits her for now.

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  2. great projects! i'd love to make one of those pillowcase skirts for myself.

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  3. Oh my gosh, this post made me laugh!!! :) But, no, I think they are GREAT projects to post!!! Not everything thing in life needs to be complicated and fancy. Simplicity works for me! :) Thanks so much for sharing! :) Now these are projects that I could actually finish! ha ha ha!

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  4. these are adorable!!! very clever mommy you are. that is a lot of projects done!

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  5. I love seeing these. I'm an instant gratification kinda gal so quick and easy is inspiring to me!!

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  6. Very clever and very darling on your daughter! I imagine similar skirts on older girls too.

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  7. Great Ideas! Fast and easy! Thanks for sharing.

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