tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45291352668728248232024-03-13T16:48:25.272-05:00One Crafty MamaLindsey Lewandowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11394008636839061092noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4529135266872824823.post-13337234892981239952012-04-10T16:56:00.000-05:002012-04-10T16:56:30.531-05:00Women's Shirt into a Child's Dress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I found an old shirt of mine and made it into a dress for my daughter. Sorry the pictures are so blurry. I took the first few with my phone because my daughter was sleeping at the time and my camera was in the room she was in.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I started with this....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cut out 12 pieces of long strips and braid them together so you have 4 strips.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Lindsey Lewandowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11394008636839061092noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4529135266872824823.post-62454506443730358072012-04-10T14:11:00.000-05:002012-04-10T14:11:48.311-05:00Turning a Purse into Toddler Shoes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I went to the dollar thrift store and picked up this purse for only $1... figured I could do something with it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjnpO5dySM2oGNXU1hVxDOZNc4E57EK-xeSgjupe2kdfapaspU2MkQSKND8Kr0I6IWIVy7eH2uuRi2ei-9IWYGnOLEQHo2w-1PjuTk1S44zmxr7zVQuSJtO0UC7uvfA-0bgtmQW3mwsIQ/s1600/DSC_0030.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjnpO5dySM2oGNXU1hVxDOZNc4E57EK-xeSgjupe2kdfapaspU2MkQSKND8Kr0I6IWIVy7eH2uuRi2ei-9IWYGnOLEQHo2w-1PjuTk1S44zmxr7zVQuSJtO0UC7uvfA-0bgtmQW3mwsIQ/s320/DSC_0030.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The first thing I did was traced a pair of my little girl's shoes! I doubled up on the fabric using two pieces for eat shoe.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next, I used a piece of felt to provide some padding and I put it in the middle between both of the pieces of fake leather.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Next, I formed the bow. Pinching it accordion style works great! Be sure to sew it into place so you don't lose the form.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then, I made the straps for the back of the shoe so my daughter's foot doesn't slide. I used a few long pieces of fake leather from the purse and a piece of elastic so the band could stretch.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The first thing I did was cut off the sleeves and the collar. The picture of doing this is pictured below. Next, I cut the dress into the shape of a dress by making it smaller at the top and wider on the bottom. After that I flipped the two layers right side in and sewed both sides.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can now cut out the straps using your sleeves. Measure out your child so you know how long to make them.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So pretty and unique!</div>Lindsey Lewandowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11394008636839061092noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4529135266872824823.post-88753338621275918032012-03-30T13:18:00.000-05:002012-03-30T13:18:23.267-05:00Turn an Old Shirt Into a Toddler DressRead below to see how I turned an old shirt I got from a thrift store for $1 into a beautiful sundress for my little girl. The fabric was a stretchable fabric, which worked great! Notice I picked out a shirt with some "spice" to it. My daughter loves the little gemstones!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The first thing I did was cut off the sleeves and angled the shirt into a dress by making it skinnier at the top and wider towards the bottom.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next, flip the two patterns so they are right side in and sew the sides together. Be sure to leave the top and the bottom open to get her head through. :)</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Turn the dress right sides out and sew the straps in the inside. It is helpful to measure on your daughter first. If possible pin them in place.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I ended up taking the straps off and adding some white in there for something different :)</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sew all the way around the sole of the slipper for each foot. The reason you want two pieces of fabric is to provide extra comfort and cushion for your toddler.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can also sew along the outer edges of the "G" as well, leaving about an inch gap as space. With this space you will want to turn the fabric inside out and sew the rest shut.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Position the fabric as shown below and apply velcro to them. Sew the sole and the letter "G" together to make a slipper.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here they are on my little girl!!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Start by measuring two pieces of fabric. I cut my headband 15" x 3" but you can choose the thickness or thinness you wish to have. You will also need another piece of fabric. Cut this piece about 12" x 3". These measurements are for a toddler's head. Make these measurements larger if you are making it for yourself.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After you have marked the fabric to the sizes you want, cut them out and lay them flat.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fold the inner edges around your big piece of fabric and pin both sides on your larger piece of fabric. With your smaller piece fold it in half lengthwise and pin it tight. Sew the seams shut and make sure you take out all of the pins.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Turn the smaller piece right side out and slip the piece of elastic through.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sew the end of the piece of fabric where the elastic ends. It will look scrunched up like the piece below.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next, fold both sides of your larger piece like pictured below. Be sure to sew it so it is secured. Don't worry if it looks messy, you won't be able to see this part..</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Slip the elastic piece of fabric under the larger piece and sew shut. Repeat on the other side as well.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tada! Here is your new headband!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta; font-size: large;"><b>So cute!!! :) </b></span></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">First...find a shirt!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next, cut off the arms and collar of the shirt..(my daughter threw in a drumstick in on the picture. haha. You can see her on the left side.)</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fold your shirt in half with the button on the inside of the dress.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now, cut the "dress" which is still a shirt into a dress shape. Make it smaller on the top and wider on the bottom as show below.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now, open up the dress and lay the side with the buttons facing up and the other piece of the shirt right on top of it so both good pieces are facing each other. Sew the two ends together.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now you can use the sleeves that you cut off your shirt to make the straps. Cut two triangle shapes like the first triangle in the next picture. The 2nd triangle in the next picture is what it is going to look like when it's opened up.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sew the two straps on inside out. When you are done turn the dress to the right side. The button part of the dress will be facing the back.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tada!! A beautiful pink dress for my little girl! The dress isn't perfect, but it is sewn with love!</div>Lindsey Lewandowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11394008636839061092noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4529135266872824823.post-84144971001443246112012-02-02T18:49:00.000-06:002012-02-02T18:49:14.861-06:00Sewing Toddler Pants out a T-shirt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Making a pair of pants for your toddler is easy. All you need is an old t-shirt. For this project I used one of my old shirts that are too small for me. I tried selling the shirt at a rummage sale for 50 cents and couldn't sell it. Ha! I had a great idea to make my daughter's pants out of my old shirt!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The first thing you will need to do is gather your supplies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You will need:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> An old shirt</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> A pair of pants that fit your child now (for the design)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Scissors</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Elastic</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sewing machine</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now, you will need to lay the pair of pants like pictured below on your shirt. Be sure to have the crotch area stick out towards the middle.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cut out the pattern on both sides of your shirt so you have two outlines.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You will now have two pieces.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Open up your first pattern and lay the design side facing up. You can open up your second pattern as well and lay this one right on top of the other, only lay the design side facing down. The outside of what you want the pants to be should be touching each other. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdYEUoFV1W1gGwzPzHNUpIrBAmNF0wJeVWgPtmxZ8eYvHi_R-IAk_9pL61xiqgdb2IdMLNxdAEX_lgMVQ3PfNDoJ9GIv9MThd2hnldNICLUN1zSHcwZTSVqDp0av2AZi53DY3egTb5vT4/s1600/DSC_0005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdYEUoFV1W1gGwzPzHNUpIrBAmNF0wJeVWgPtmxZ8eYvHi_R-IAk_9pL61xiqgdb2IdMLNxdAEX_lgMVQ3PfNDoJ9GIv9MThd2hnldNICLUN1zSHcwZTSVqDp0av2AZi53DY3egTb5vT4/s320/DSC_0005.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now, sew the outsides of both edges as shown below. Sew only up to where the crotch area ends.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can see in the picture above that the seam of the pants is facing up and on the bottom side is facing down right in the middle. Pick up the pair of pants so the seam is on the left and right, facing the sides, as shown below. You can now tell that they are forming the shape of a pair of pants. Pin the legs on both sides up to the crotch.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Sew the two legs and remove the pins. You can now fold the waistline over. This is the part where you will add the elastic. Depending on what size elastic you have, will depend on how big you want to make the waistline. On average, you should fold it down about 1 inch.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pin and sew the waistline leaving about an inch open. You can thread the elastic through the waistline now.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now you will want to sew the elastic together and finally sew the rest of the waistline closed so your elastic stays put.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Turn your pants the right way and tada! You have just made your toddler a new pair of pants! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeMJnPohaOxvulvWI-i8qPEuFNPClIzL6_8zsyBrnu_yp1_3EkzXa1chb0pBvXxtODgigeNGM2HShpFW7E2Dv7g8Fqy_YDXYHuAVEf4MqBWDWUdbXDnrYv79i2NLV2b9IJyJWpxw2Xx6w/s1600/DSC_0011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeMJnPohaOxvulvWI-i8qPEuFNPClIzL6_8zsyBrnu_yp1_3EkzXa1chb0pBvXxtODgigeNGM2HShpFW7E2Dv7g8Fqy_YDXYHuAVEf4MqBWDWUdbXDnrYv79i2NLV2b9IJyJWpxw2Xx6w/s320/DSC_0011.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My daughter did not want to try them on lol. She was mad that she had to take a break from playing. However, they turned out great!</div><br />
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