Friday, July 9, 2010

Tuxedo Tank


Ahhh....I'm done with one idea/project that I've been working on! Are you like me? One who tends to have lots of projects going at the same time and then just need a break form it all. The funny thing is during the "break" all I do is think about the projects I need to be working on.

Anyhoo here is the tuxedo shirt that I have been wanting to make for sometime now. This morning the kiddo's and I went to a few yard sales and at one of them I found a bunch of new tanks in Sophia's size for .25 cents!! Sweet bargains how I love you!

Here is how I made mine, well Sophia's.


The white knit strips are from an old shirt. I cut (1) 11" x 2" and (2) 8"x 2


To create the ruffle I adjust my machine settings to the longest stitch and the highest tension. Works like a charm every time!


Pin each ruffle into place. I put them about one inch apart from ruffle centers.


Using your zig-zag stitch baste down the center of the ruffle.
Note: Make sure to keep the back side of the shirt tucked away from the front. You don't want to end up with the front and back seamed together.


Trim your strings and your done!


make it wear it
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Sunday, July 4, 2010

Happy Fourth of July

Wishing you and your family a wonderful and safe Independance Day!

God Bless the USA!

Friday, July 2, 2010

Busy, Busy, Busy

It's been busy this week from working on Sophia's room, finishing up sewing projects for the 4th, kids concert and bowling with friends, to just all the normal everyday stuff! Phew... Thank goodness it's Friday and a holiday weekend!!

This week my kids and I also got to enjoy a nice visit with (my mom) GRANDMA!!! We spent much of our day outside playing, coloring with sidewalk chalk and riding bikes.



                                                

Sophia with my camera



You need your sunglasses for this one...look at my white chicken legs! LOL







Monday, June 28, 2010

Star Spangled Top


The 4th of July is just right around the corner. These past couple of weeks I've been working on different projects getting ready for  it.

This is a "Sew Simple" project which we all love!

Today I made a fun star top out of a plain navy shirt that Sophia has had in her closet. I cut strips of white and red knit jersey and started to pin the white in a star shape.


Next using a zig-zag stitch I secured it into place.


Then I proceeded to do the same in red.



Finished and ready for July 4th!

                                  
My little Firecracker loves it!

Visit thecsiproject.commake it wear it

Saturday, June 26, 2010

Special Thanks

Have I mentioned that my family LOVES Independence Day!  We take a lot of pride in our country and this particular holiday has significant meaning to us.  This is my hottie husband Keith (middle) with his best buddies Skip (right) and Rob (left).

 
I'm thankful for their many years of service to our country. My husband is now a civilian but as everyone knows "Once a Marine Always a Marine!"

God Bless The USA!