Turn Long Sleeves into Flutter Sleeves. Chloe is growing like crazy lately. Many of her shirts have gotten too short for her round little belly. So I have been digging in her closet, pulling out the next size up shirts…….but the problem is, is that they’re all long sleeves. You see, I love to buy a few seasons ahead. Because that’s when everything is on sale. Last winter, when warmer clothes were all on clearance, I scooped up as many things as I could and then crossed my fingers they’d fit. But no biggee…….because we can always make a few adjustments. So, I dug into Chloe’s closet this morning and took out a couple long-sleeved knit shirts and turned them into flutter sleeves.
I thought these long-sleeved shirts wouldn’t fit until the fall…..but now, after a little altering, they are the perfect tops for the next few months of warmer weather. Yeah, you never know how fast these little monkeys will grow. It turned out to be a pretty quick fix…..and now I don’t have to run to the store to buy her any more summer shirts. Tshirt with Big Bow Attached (a request from my niece) Oh wow, anyone need a fresh, new, and completely do-able sewing pattern to work on?! My newest sponsor, Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop is stuffed to the tippy-top with dozens and dozens of sewing patterns for boys and girls.
Each pattern is an instant download, sent right to your email. No waiting….yahoo! And oh my word, the selection is amazing…..can you even stand it?!?! For a limited time, Peek-a-Boo is offering their Brooklyn Frock for FREE. My 21 year old niece Aubrey, (modeling this shirred scarf for me) spent half this past summer in Europe, studying abroad. I laughed at the fashion forward comment……because it kinda reminded me of this ballet shoe shirt I made last winter. So now, anyone else who’s interested, will also have a really quick “fashion forward” bow shirt project to make for the weekend. And just so you know, I had to ask my niece how much 10 pounds was worth in our currency (…she said about $15). Cute, quick, and easy transformation. Ok, let’s go. See? (Good luck Aub!)
Un serre-tête en tricot. Avoir une entorse a du bon : j’ai enfin eu le temps de faire un nouveau « do it yourself » pour compléter cette rubrique.
Alors, voilà, je vous propose du tricot, du nœud, du serre-tête : le tout en un seul accessoire ! Et je veux pas d’excuse, style « je sais pas tricoter ». C’est hyper simple : que du point mousse et c’est tellement petit, que ça prend 1 minute (et encore …). Parfait pour commencer donc, si vous êtes passé à côté de la mode « tricot » qui semble avoir conquis la « blogofille » ces derniers temps. Edit : Et si vraiment vous savez pas tricoter, vous filez (ah ah) chez KnitSpirit, juste ici pour apprendre les bases du tricot en vidéo. [imagebrowser id=18] Etape 1 : recouvrir un serre-tête en plastique de laine. Voir tous les do it yourself. How to make a glitter Miu Miu collar.