Sailor Moon? No, Just a Uniform

Now finally, the last project on my craft project list.  This one was necessary for an event that’s happening this very weekend,  Phoenix Comicon! I have been going every year for the pass few years wearing some of my pretty dresses each time (see Catching Up - Conventions Anyone?), and I wanted to make something different this year.  What special item did I sew for this year? A school uniform. A sailor...

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Major Craft De-Stash, Part 2

Continuing on from the last post, I have now finished sorting through my craft stash.  Yay!  And it only took a few days. Anyway, let’s take a look. First batch is all my scraps and small fabric remnants.  I had a ton of them.  Perfect for making tiny things like doll clothes and accessories, but how many of those do I possibly need? After sorting, I’m down to half. The stuff I’m keeping is in the...

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Major Craft De-Stash, Part 1

I mentioned before that most of my craft projects on my current list are de-stashing my crafts instead of making.  I’m happy to say that I have just completed half of the job.  I used my basket trick to make it easier (see 2016 Resolutions Update: Round 2).  Here’s the first few batches. First batch is patterns.  I actually have several more in storage, but they are almost impossible to get to anytime...

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Purple and Lace Bag Upgrade, Adding a New Lining

First project on my list is actually an update to a previous craft project. Remember that purple tote bag I made (see Catching Up: Bags and More Bags)?  It was a super pretty bag that could be expanded as needed.  Perfect for everyday use.  And since making it I got quite a bit of use out of it. And it certainly shows, and I’m not talking about all those stains which are bad enough. I used that pretty...

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Up to Thirty-Six

My new craft project list is ready, although this one is a little different.  It’s less about making crafts and more about dealing with them.  I plan on tackling my New Year’s resolutions this month (see 2016 Resolutions Update, Round 2), specifically the one about reducing my craft supply stash.  So most of the projects are dealing with that. There are still a couple of things I will be making this...

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Two of a Kind Doll Dresses

As promised yesterday, it is the final project on my craft project list, right on time. So what exactly did I save for last? Doll clothes! I bought another ball jointed doll a few months ago (see the unboxing here on my doll blog) and she has been in need of something decent to wear.  For her first outfit, I thought it would be extra cute to make matching doll outfits for both of my bjds. The tops I made by cutting...

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Lace Rosette Shoe Clips with a Twist and Tutorial

The next project on my craft list is something I made for Mother’s day as well as for myself. Shoe clips! I have a set my mom gave me that I love.  I’ve been dying to make more to work with more outfits, and I thought they would make great gifts too.  Which is why my mom found a pair in a cute gift bag on Mother’s day.  And the gift giving continues.  These were so easy and fun to make that I decided...

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How to Make a Ribbon Bow

I’m still working on the last two projects on my list and both of the projects actually involve making one or two little ribbon bows.  A simple thing indeed, but I realized something.  Not everyone actually knows how to make these simple adorable little embellishments.  So I thought, why not tell them how?  So I made this quick little video tutorial showing how to make a ribbon bow. Enj...

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