Hair clip holder :)

With two little girls, we have a ton of those hair clips, barrettes, head bands.... you name it, we have it. I make them too, so it just adds to the huge amount of them! Anyway, I was getting sick of digging thru the drawers when trying to do their hair in the morning, and so here is what I came up with! 

ok! I know it looks hideous! i got this large frame from a thrift shop around here for 1.00.... it had total potential. I took the inside board out and got some white spray paint- and had at it! 

(Quick! What's similar in both photos? If you guessed my toes, you win! ) 

It took a few coats to get a decent coverage.... SO while I was waiting I got the other part started.

I gathered my supplies... A piece of batting (the size of the board), a piece of fabric (same size with some overhang), a bunch of different ribbons, a hot glue gun, and scissors... I also used some clothes pins and some paint! 

I painted the clothespins to match the fabric and set them aside to dry. I was going for a certain look, so my painting was sorda messy... but I like it that way! 

I laid the  batting over the board and put the fabric over that... then I proceeded to cover the board, using the hot glue.... 

Pretty! :) Then, I added the ribbons across! :) Attaching them with hot glue on the back! I like randomness! 

Then, I painted a light pink over top of the frame, leaving much of the white exposed.... Trimmed out the indented part with a ribbon, added a bow, and put the back into the frame.... VioLA! 

 oooops! ALmost forgot to add the clothes pins!! :)

 Put clippies on and enjoy!! 

And of course, since now I have a gorgeous place to store them, I had to make a few new bows!!

Hope you enjoyed! If you have any questions or suggestions- LET ME KNOW!! Thank you! 

Ruffle Butt Summer Romper for Natalie

I can't even tell you how excited I am by my newest creation! It's about 90% finished and I can not wait to see it on my little Natalie! I got the pattern online from tiedyedivapatterns.com .... Well actually, I got it from her etsy shop, but it's available there! It is just gorgeous!! I can't figure out how to upload my pictures from my iPad, so I'll have to do them tomorrow when I show you the finished product. IT WAS SO EASY! And I am thrilled that I went outside my normal realm of fabrics this time! Ok.... I'm already loving sewing again!

Here it is!! I am warning you though, you are gonna love this outfit so much you are gonna wanna make another baby just so you can make this gorgeous romper!! (maybe I am pushing it a little, but really!! )

 

so, thats the picture that made me need to buy this pattern asap! I have a picture of my Natalie in hers, but cant seem to access it now! 

Here is a walk thru of the process! 

 

Select Fabrics... Ive been trying to stay away from what I would usually choose (pinks, very girly)... and so I ended up with this very feminine but different fabric! I cut all my pattern pieces... 

and Started my heming.... 

Ironing was VITAL for this step- and my mom has an old fashioned iron that I constantly burn my hands with! After you do the leg casings and back casing, you need to make the ruffles.... In order to do this without a serger (my next christmas request!!) You need to make hems on both sides of long stips or fabric... more ironing! 

 

oh ya! Thats just part of our fabric stash behind the ironing board.... here's a bigger look! lol... I am absolutely addicted to buying fabric... luckily, I have a very understanding husband ;)

 so leg ans back elastic casings are done... and so are the ruffle strips.. The next step is to gather the ruffles and sew them on. Gathering is easy in theory... as long as your thread doesn't break... :) 

You want to work from the bottom up- it makes sewing soooo much easier! I did the same thing for all three ruffle strips... and then removed the gathering threads.... It is way easier to gather in a different color thread then you sew with, but I'm not going to lie... I am lazy, and hate rethreading... so this step took me way longer than it should have! 

Next, add the elastic into the casings! :) super easy and really makes this thing feel way more adorable! This is the rear piece.... Then, we sew the front to the back. 

Its important to maintain seam allowance... I missed some here and had to re sew. Because the front is lined, all the edges are covered and the finished product looks great! 

I highly suggest this pattern! Its easy to follow and just adorable!

Let's try this again!!

I obviously slacked big time on my last attempt to start this blog!! But here I go again. This time I'm going to be refocusing on making Girlie clothes for my little ones.... Sewing the same thing day in and day out for lpd really wiped my creativity and made it so I almost resented sewing.... So here I am, ready to spend some time making things and getting to enjoy the creations! It all started in 2008 when I gave birth to a little girl... I wanted to learn to sew, and sew I did. My mother (who is also my best friend) taught me with gentle patience, love, and guidance.... And here we are tody.LPD does a lot of embroidery projects.... So I've been wanting to get back to basic sewing for a while... And finally found some time to do it. I spent hours tonight looking for tutorials, I got a book today, and lots of adorable fabric, which I can't wait to turn into dresses, skirts, and shirts.... Oh the possibilities are endless!!

This week, I learned how to make aio cloth diapers. I love how adorable they are... But am struggling with the whole soaker pad.... So, I'm going to ask if anyone knows of a good brand soaker pad that will fit a standard aio cloth diaper? In the mean time, I will use these to cover up the good ole huggies :) and!! I had the idea to make some for my al,ost three year old, who is potty trained except at night... And I've been hesitant to make the leap... But think these will help! Cloth will feel like her undies and in case of accidents, there is the waterproof layer..... Anyone have any suggestions on how to make the leap? I'd love to hear it!!
Ok, I should get to bed now so I can sew tomorrow!! :)