Another sewing project...

I saw this really neat dress on the Gap website the other day and it inspired me. The top was made of a ribbed knit tank top and the dress was made of vertical striped fabric, in layers, like the layered skirts I make. Well, it made me think. If you can use tank tops, you could probably make dresses out of old t-shirts, right?LOL So, here is my first attempt at a t-shirt dress...



I took this little green t-shirt that Evie out-grew and made it into a brand new dress for Sophia. I roll-hemmed the top and bottom of the blue fabric, used my sewing machine to gather the fabric at the top and then sewed the fabric to the bottom of the t-shirt. This was an extremely easy project and took no more than 30 minutes from start to finish. Not only that, but it was mostly free. I paid $1.00 for a yard of the blue fabric and only used 7 inches of it for this dress. The t-shirt was a hand me down, so I count that as free. I can see that using a long sleeved shirt would make a nice winter dress. That will probably be what I work on next.

Blessings,

My Latest Sewing Project...

This week, I decided to take time out of my usual busy-ness and make matching skirts for the girls...








I picked this fabric because my plan is to make a matching button-up shirt for Isaac. His will have the puppy fabric with brown pockets. I think it'll be cute.lol The girls really like their new clothes!

Blessings,

My Project...

Yesterday, my Mom took all the kids to the zoo. I stayed home to have some time to finish a project I've been working on...

Matching dresses for Evie and Sophia...




I bought this blue eyelet at Walmart a few weeks ago and finally decided to make the dresses. They turned out pretty good. Not perfect (darn it!) but pretty good.LOL Sophia's is a little snug and Evie's is a little big. I think I did pretty good considering I didn't have a pattern. I used the pink Easter dress for a pattern for Sophia's and part of a pattern for the top of Evie's. I had to have an under-layer for the dresses due to the fabric and it was tricky. I like the shape and next time I just make Sophia's a little bigger. At least she can wear it for a month or two.LOL

Blessings,

The Sophia Chronicles...

On Saturday, I made this for Sophia...


As you can see, she was a reluctant model...lol


I noticed that her last skirt was a bit long so this time I halved the length and it was perfect. I'll need to make a shirt for it next. She doesn't have anything that matches.lol

Blessings,

Long time no see...

But here I am none the less.LOL

It's been a whirlwind month! My gifts are sitting under the tree, wrapped and ready for their new owners. We've already celebrated Christmas with my MIL since she's down south visiting my SIL. I've baked and given out many yummy treats to friends and neighbors AND I received the most wonderful gift from my wonderful MIL. She bought me this...


And because she blessed me, I was able to make this for Evie...


Do you think she likes it? (I just finished another one for Sophia to match.)


Jon went camping and took along a few surprises...






We decided to let the littles wear their Christmas outfits to church this past Sunday. Here's Sophia wearing Evie's dress from when she was three...lol


Here's Evie wearing a beautiful red dress...


Here's Isaac. No, he wouldn't come out. We were almost late.LOL


And here are three cute photos just because...








I'd LOVE to show you all what I've been up to but I can't until after Christmas. Too many snoopy family members and I worked too hard to let them find out early.lol

This year has been a wonderful blessing to me. It's been a year of trial and some hardships, but through those trials, I have come closer to my Father in Heaven and have learned how to trust in Him no matter the circumstances. Hard lessons, but good ones. I am truly thankful to be in God's care. I pray that each of you feel the Lord's presence in your lives this coming year. Thank you all for your support this past year even when I haven't been that faithful of a blogger. You all are great friends and I appreciate you!

Blessings,