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The EASIEST kids skirt

July 14, 2010 7:00 am

Ok, so this is nothing genius. You have probably all made this already. But here’s the easiest 10 minute kids skirt.

Get a long piece of fabric, 1.5 times your child’s waist size. I made mine knee length. Sew the ends together.

With elastic thread, shirr the top of the dress. I went around and did it 3 times. Iron it after so it shrinks up.

Tags: children's tutorial, skirt, tutorial
Posted in children's clothes, refashions | 7 Comments »

I’ve ALWAYS wanted a cool leather jacket. Always. But I could never bring myself to pay for one. So while I was out thrifting, I got this leather jacket at the thrift store for $7. I loved the look of the leather, the great zippers and the overall shape.(It had sleeves. I just cut them off before I took the pictures. oops!) It was in great condition, but it was a little too big. So I thought I’d try to make it my size! For those of you that are freaking out right now, thinking leather is hard to work with- IT”S NOT! It doesn’t even move like a cotton or stretch. I’m telling you- DO NOT BE AFRAID!!

Before you begin:

I recommend using a heavy needle. They make leather needles, but I actually used a denim needle because it’s what I had. I have a button that automatically changes my tension and stitching for leather. ( I know. Thank you Husqvarna:) ) But you can check your machine for the recommendations.

Also, good leather jackets also have a lining. Don’t let that intimidate you! All you have to do is remember that whatever you do to the leather, do to the lining. It’s just on the inside.

Let us begin…

First what I did is cut off the sleeves at the seam. I needed to bring the shoulder line in.

Tags: etsy, leather, leather jacket, refashion, repurpose
Posted in refashions, women's clothing | 10 Comments »

Pillowcase to Ruffled Bag Refashion

June 24, 2010 6:00 am

I’m so thrilled to be a part of Shannon’s Babyhood Bonanza!

I still credit Shannon for “discovering” me a little over a year ago. I owe her everything!!! I loved her site from the moment I got in to checking blogs. She has done a wonderful job putting together an amazing website!

I’m one of those mom’s who feels like I can never have enough bags. I need them for the beach, swimming lessons, overnights, groceries, diaper bags, etc… I saw a really cute ruffled bag on someone and came up with this easy, cute, functional and ‘green’ bag!

Tags: bag, luvinthemommyhood, purse, refashion, tutorials
Posted in refashions | 4 Comments »

Aqua Bib front Top Refashion

June 14, 2010 3:13 pm

Here’s a refashion that’s super easy that adds a lot of texture and interest to a plain top!

Here’s How:

Cut some strips of fabric. Mine were about 2.5 inches wide.

Ruffle them on each side of the strip.

Tags: refashion, t shirt, top, tutorial, women's top, women's tutorial
Posted in refashions, women's clothing | 9 Comments »

How to Distress Denim Jeans

June 11, 2010 8:23 am

I’ve had some old jeans that I was going to throw away that I thought I’d try distressing. It’s a trend that’s always in style- and EXPENSIVE! I’ve never bought ripped up jeans because they’re always so expensive or they look to calculated in their distressing. So I looked it up and chose a couple different methods I’ll show you so you can tear up your own jeans!

Here’s how:

Think about natural areas you’d se distressing: knees, upper highs, pockets, belt loops, around the hem…

After you’re satisfied with the look, give them a wash. They will look MORE distressed after washing them.

Voila! Here’s what I love about distressed jeans. You can wear them laid back like this look. I have it here on my sister with a flannel and leather hightops.