Thursday, February 19, 2009

What I made today...

I took the boys to a thrift store this morning while Jenna was at school. We picked up some great things to repurpose and some cute kids books for .30 cents a piece. As I was browsing the racks, I spotted a shirt in a really nice fabric--looked basically brand new. And it happened to be a woman's size so it had plenty of fabric for a project I had in mind!

After some cutting and pinning and sewing, we ended up with this shirt! It's a cute little tanktop and a mini jacket over it. (marked with terrible pictures that I took as we rushed to get everyone ready for bed)

This is the tanktop part--

It was a pretty simple project--Jenna is pretty happy and I am excited to see her wear it tomorrow. :)
All from a secondhand t-shirt.
Sigh...lots of sewing, a trip to the library, playing with the neighbors, and an assortment of other to-do's today have worn me out! And for all you guessing that there is baby #4 on the way, DREAM ON! :) I am SOOOOO not pregnant-- I am just sleep deprived and that apparently makes me dream crazy things when I DO get to sleep. :)

15 comments:

Stephanie said...

Way cute shirt! You are so talented. :-) Sounds like you had a fun day, despite being worn out.

Julie N. said...

Wow! That is awesome! You are so creative and motivated. You go girl!

princess jen said...

So impressed by your amazing talents!! You are incredible! Also... I was one of those who were wondering..... but you set me straight!

Angela said...

Can I just tell you that that shirt is adorable! Great job!

Katy said...

haha-- i didn't even read this post before i commented on your last post! ok, so i guess i'll have to believe you on the "not with child" part... but ya never know!!!

love the top, Jenna is a total model, she could make you some serious buck working for you in your new line of children's clothes... oh, you didn't hear? you're gonna start your own business!!! (cuz it's not like you're exhausted already!)

Kritta22 said...

Can I be your neighbor? I just wanna come be with you and adsorb all your knowledge!?

Great job!

Why you gotta play with our emotions like that? I was ready to make you a baby quilt! Geewiz! (I totally kid. I didn't even think about it until you said something!)

:)

Ivy & Mae said...

very good job!

Dina said...

Way cute! I wish I could sew!

Kemi said...

All your sewing has inspired me. I bought two dress patterns and 1 1/2 yards of heart fabric yesterday (all for under $10! Hooray!) so I can make Hannah some basic dresses for spring/summer.

I am NOT a seamstress by any means, but I think I can sew straight enough to make an a-line dress with a cap sleeve. :)

Jenna's outfit is DARLING. Did you use a pattern or create your own?

Jenny and Travis said...

Super cute! You are on a sewing storm lately! Love it! I'm so excited to be able to live close to you soon so that I CAN absorb all of your sewing knowledge! I'd love to get together to go fabric shopping and do sewing projects with you!! Can't wait to see what you come up with next! --Jenny

Kathy Whittle said...

Very cute shirt! - Emily would love that style. Too bad all I make are hooded towels...... Anyway, Jenna looks adorable.

Karie said...

Jenna is so cute! Great job on the shirt!!

Brian and Camilla Freeman said...

Fabulous! Looks so so cute!

Sarah said...

Very cute shirt. I love the color too.

stephanie and sean said...

are you serious? you're incredible. i believe i would SERIOUSLY injure myself if i even thought about attempting that!