sweater dress

My first dress. YES!

If you read my last post, Cleaning the Closet, you would know, I was attempting to make a dress from one of my old sweaters.





After tons of redo's, I completed it.

What a beauty. I had to bribe my daughter to take a picture in it.

Safety was not my man focus today, but on top of the table, is the best lighting in our home.








I love the way it turned out. Now I am thinking I can make more clothing.

For the dress, I had to cut the sweater completely apart, and hand sew the dress back together.





I cut the sleeves completely off.


This is when I became worried.




I then cut the end part of the sleeve, and stitched it back onto the dress.





It took a lot of time, but I feel accomplished.

The best part of this accomplishment, is my daughter hates it. Notice the tantrum on the floor.






Its to itchy mom.
The zipper it touching me.
I cant get it off.
Its to long.


Hmmmm, do I force her to wear it to church?

Maybe some bubble gum will solve the problem.


Party link up
Paisley Passions
Beyond the Picket Fence
Type A


Until next time,
Melissa

cleaning the closet

Shoving and pushing, to find a place in the closet was not happening anymore.




I decided to take everything out that I have not worn in the past 6 months, and donate it.

How did I forget that I had these beauty's?




After a few minutes, I decided to make a pillow.

I love how it turned out.

For the white sweater, I am attempting a dress for my daughter.

This project could take a while.

Now for my garage door headboard.

I think I have showed you my entire bedroom, but my headboard.

An old garage door. I seen the door, and had to have it.



I love the bolts and the chipped paint.

Now, I am looking for the perfect piece above the headboard.



If you have any great Ideas let me know.


Parties Im Linked to.
Polly Want a Crafter
Making the World Cuter
Sew Can Do
Faded Charm Cottage
The Shabby Chic Cottage









Until next time,
Melissa

Seat Cushions

Seat Cushions finish off my daughters white table.

My plan is to slowly transform my daughters room.


As you have hopefully figured out, I LOVE color, and patterns.


What a fun challenge to combine patterns and colors together.

I quilted 4 different fun fabrics together.


I then stuffed with batting, and tied twine to the cushions.

The table was a gift, and was originally a light brown, so I painted it white.

I wish I would have taken a before picture, but of course I did not.

Baylie loves her new table, but she thinks the pillows are to sleep on. 

Hopefully the whole room transformation will be done by 2012.

I am giving myself plenty of time.

Parties Im Linked to.
Sew Woodsy
Type A
Some Day Crafts
Blue Cricket Design
Seven Thirty Three
Paisley Passions
Beyond The Picket Fence

Until next time,

Melissa