Seam 2 Rip

I have seen videos on YouTube showing how to “braid” a t-shirt. It is more like “crochet”, but I have been curious, and wanted to try for a while. Today was the day. Grabbed an already chopped, and worn shirt I use for lounging, or sleeping.  Perfect for my maiden attempt.

It looks ok, but I clearly need to try a few more times, and maybe watch the video again.Taking notes might be a good idea.  I took pictures. You will have to be the judge.   Ta da!!!!!

Just couldn’t leave it alone.  Not sure how I feel about this. Improvement, or mess???  LOL!!

Terri and I have been talking about perking up her kitchen for months. Painting is on the list, but we were thinking of starting small. Decided  curtains would be a good idea. I had already made one for an area of the family room, now it was time to move to the other side of the room, and the garden window behind the sink.

We found some fabulous, light weight, canvas fabric with all the colors she wanted. Scored a 50% off coupon from a customer standing in line at the cut table. Yipee!!   Kept the project in her price range, and we both did a little dance of joy!

After a few hours, spinach dip,  diet Pepsi, and several dances of joy of my own, I was able to complete both curtains, and 3 new covers for some outdated decorative pillows. The whole area looks brighter, and Terri is tickled pink. I am pleased with how everything looks as well.  See for yourself.

Seems as though I am on a bag kick. I have made two in the last 24 hours.  I am trying to use more of the black denim, and a pair of pants left behind by my roomy. Tote’s are  pretty simple, and go together quickly, as long as I don’t get to detailed. Yeah, that is easy for me.. NOT! ha.

So, here you go. My two latest denim tote’s.  Bags anyone?????  Both bags are for sale. $25.00 each, or B.O.  Thanks.

A little closer view.

I had been wanting to make a tie for a while.  I finally cut one out, and it has been sitting for a bit. I decided to go for it today.  It turned out fair. I can see where I goofed, and will do differently if I decide to make one again. I want to make a bow tie next. More sewing on the machine, and not much hand sewing.  The pictures turned out pretty nice. Take a look for yourself.

Here it is tied! ha

My first tie.

Front

back

front lining

back lining

I wanted to do something with the last pair of 501’s that wasn’t a bag. Decided to go with a skirt. Thought it would be nice to line it. HHMMM….Well, the skirt itself wasn’t hard. The lining was another story.  After fussing, and huffing, I finally got it to lay correctly, but now that the skirt is done, I am not sure I like it. It looked nicer in my mind. haha.  I think the lining looks great.  The right side?  Still on the fence about it.  Anyway, here’s my attempt at lining a pair of jeans to create a skirt.  LOL!    This skirt is for sale. If you are interested, you can contact me at my email address. I am asking $50.00 or B.O.   Thanks.

I tried to add some info to my original label, and I messed it up.  I made some new ones, and I think they are better. Here is one I put on the bag I just finished today.

New and improved!

Started working on this bag a while ago, and decided it was time to finish.Sewed on the lining a bunch late last night when I should have been in bed.  Completed it today. I am pleased. This time I made a tag and stitched

Front view, using some beads for detail.

Rear view.

Patchwork lining.

My first hand made label.

it in the lining. I am really liking that. The pictures I took actually look pretty nice. See for yourself.  This bag is for sale. If you are interested, contact me at my email address. I am asking $30.00 or B.O.  Thanks!

I received a picture of the sheer curtains I made for Peter hanging  in their new home. I have to say, I am very pleased with how they look.  Take a look for yourself.

Sheer curtains for Peter.

I received an email with a picture of the hockey team attached. All decked out in their jerseys. How fabulous they look. I am so proud of them, and I only met one of the members.  Silly!  Check them out.

I finished the curtains on March 7, 2011.  I called Peter to tell him. We made plans to meet at Pete’s again on Tues. 3-8-11.   We chatted a bit about the fabric, etc. He mentioned a possibility of doing some more work with the same fabric. He will let me know.

Check out the progress, and completion picks.  I am very pleased with the result.

First 2 panels using existing hem.

New casings, no hem.

One with new hem, one without.

Ta da!!!!

All done! Yipee!