tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21508308430602391112024-03-13T18:45:34.632-04:00Lazy Daisies in the SunCrafting and creating, the lazy way.Shelsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15732689041697423664noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2150830843060239111.post-57680492311876728012013-12-26T22:36:00.000-05:002013-12-26T22:36:48.832-05:00Project Journal: 2013 Christmas Jammies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Completed: December 2013</div>
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Pattern: Simplicity 3584, Style C</div>
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Materials: Christmas Moose flannel and <a href="http://www.joann.com/snuggle-flannel-fabric-circle-dots-red/12758678.html" target="_blank">Circle Dots Red Snuggle Flannel</a> from Joann Fabrics. </div>
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Notes: This was my first time using an actual paper pattern. Once I figured out the markings and terminology the process was fairly straightforward. There were a lot of steps, way more than I'm used to, but the instructions were usually fairly easy to understand. I did get a little confused attaching the collar. I'm super happy with how they turned out. I used existing jammies that I knew fit to determine the pattern size. I'm glad I did because his measurements called for a larger size, but the jammies lined up with smaller markings on the pattern. I went with the smaller size and they fit him perfectly. Although to be fair he's extremely hard to measure..</div>
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Pattern changes: I added the cuffs using the pillowcase technique before I attached the legs and sleeves. The cuffs are each folded over with the single layer pant or sleeve sandwiched in the middle. I then obviously ignored hemming instructions for the sleeves and pants.</div>
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Pattern: Long Sleeve Toddler Peasant Dress Tutorial from <a href="http://littlebeanworkshop.blogspot.com/2010/09/long-sleeve-toddler-peasant-dress.html" target="_blank">Little Bean Workshop</a></div>
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Materials: Holiday Inspirations Christmas Reindeer Stripe Flannel and <a href="http://www.joann.com/houndstooth-purp/12758611.html" target="_blank">Houndstooth Purple Snuggle Flannel</a> from Joann Fabrics.</div>
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Notes: This project was super simple and easy, especially following the other jammies. I completed the entire thing in one evening. I bought a yard of the reindeer fabric and 1/4 yard of the purple and it was barely enough for my four year old. I forgot to take into account the directional pattern of the main fabric. I was originally planning to make the sleeves from the main fabric but they would have been going the wrong direction (lengthwise down her arm), so I went with the purple instead. I'm glad I did because I think it looks much better. I also made sure to make the armhole extra deep because some of the comments said they had trouble getting the arms through because it was too small. I also added the ruffles instead of hemming. I love the way this turned out. It's big and loose and comfy on her, and so cute. I think she'll be able to get a couple of years out of this one. </div>
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Completed: June 2013</div>
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<b><u>Car Seat Blanket </u></b></div>
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Pattern: Car Seat Swaddle Blanket by <a href="http://www.madebymarzipan.com/" target="_blank">Made By Marzipan</a> (I can't link to the individual pattern, you have to search from the home page)</div>
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Materials: Nursery Fabric-<a href="http://www.joann.com/nursery-fabric-2quiltprintsdb-elephant-splash-packed-elephants-dusty/12176327.html#prefn1=isProject&start=9&q=elephant&sz=18&prefv1=false" target="_blank">Elephant Splash Packed Elephants</a> and green polka dot fleece from Joann Fabrics</div>
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Notes: This was a very straight forward pattern and came together really quickly. I didn't like the look of the unfinished holes for the straps so I zig zagged around them in a contrasting color (orange). I thought about adding a blanket stitch edging around the outside but I liked the modern look of the orange around the holes and decided to leave it. </div>
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Pattern: Molly's Sketchbook: Wool and Liberty Teddy Bear from <a href="http://www.purlbee.com/the-purl-bee/2013/5/30/mollys-sketchbook-wool-and-liberty-teddy-bear.html" target="_blank">The Purl Bee</a></div>
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Notes: The pattern for this bear is extremely well written. I've never sewed a stuffed animal before but the tutorial made it so easy that it all came together beautifully. I thoroughly enjoyed the process and would definitely make it again.</div>
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<br />Shelsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15732689041697423664noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2150830843060239111.post-77086973391706131432013-11-19T23:18:00.003-05:002013-11-19T23:21:23.854-05:00Project Journal: Mother's Day Handkerchiefs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Completed: April 2013</div>
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Pattern: Molly's Sketchbook: Herringbone Handkerchiefs from <a href="http://www.purlbee.com/the-purl-bee/2008/2/20/mollys-sketchbook-herringbone-handkerchiefs.html" target="_blank">The Purl Bee</a></div>
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Notes: I really enjoyed making these. I made two each for my mom and my mother-in-law. They were really simple and helped me practice my embroidery skills. The herringbone stitch was really fun and easy once I got the hang of it. The most difficult part was planning out the cross stitched monogram so that the embroidery was clean looking on the back. </div>
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I used fabric and embroidery floss from my stash.</div>
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I tried making salted caramel sauce the other day. This was actually my second attempt. The first one was almost perfect, except I cooked it <i>just</i> a little too long. The resulting sauce wasn't exactly burned, but it was past the point of normal caramel. It kind of had a toffee flavor. Good, not great.</div>
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So, because I love caramel, I decided to try again. This time I think I slightly undercooked it. Go figure. Plus, for whatever reason, it didn't turn into a sauce. It got all grainy and hard instead. But I kept it anyway because I made it, and it's still sugar, and it still tastes good. Besides, it mostly melts when heated, so it can still sort of be used as a sauce. I thought about experimenting with putting it back in the pan and remelting it to see if that would help, but I never got around to it. </div>
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Instead, I made these cute little meltaways! All I did was heat it up in the microwave and spoon it into a silicon ice cube mold. Once it cooled I popped them out and that was it! These little guys are perfect for adding to hot chocolate, coffee, or apple cider. Just stir until they're dissolved and enjoy!</div>
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I was excited to find a way to repurpose my failed caramel sauce into something I can actually use!</div>
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I have this pair of canvas shoes that were really quite boring. They're actually men's shoes and my husband has a pair of his own so I really needed a way to pretty them up. I realized that they are the perfect material for embroidering and I had been wanting to try out a few basic stitches and designs. I decided to give it a try and I love the way they turned out!</div>
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I just did a basic backstitch in a swirly vine pattern and a lazy daisy flower on each foot. I underestimated how difficult it would be to manipulate the needle on the inside of the shoe, especially down by the toe. On the second shoe I tried to work the needle and thread from the outside as much as possible.<br />
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On the back heel I added another little flower. The heel had a piece of leather glued on the inside for extra support. It made it much more difficult to push the needle through. I actually broke one needle so I needed to upgrade to something sturdier. When I did the second shoe I used a thumbtack to poke holes for each stitch ahead of time. The glue also gunked up my needle and thread a little bit.</div>
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On the side of each shoe I added a heart so I could experiment and practice with satin stitch. </div>
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I love wearing these. This was a really fast and easy project and the possibilities are endless. I hope this inspires you to eye up some of your tired old shoes and give them a little face lift, too!</div>
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