Maybe you remember the winning bag by Emily at The Boy Trifecta?
So. Beautiful!
Jen over at iCandy shows us how to give length to a short skirt with this slip tutorial…
…just think of all of the different fabrics you can use for the border to give a skirt a whole new look!
This has to be one of the cutest pincushions I’ve seen! Check out the how-to over at Spincushion:
Grab a pair of jeans and some of your favorite trim and create this amazing skirt with Sibylle at Funkytime!
So. Darling.
I'm Kelsey from Vanilla Joy where I share sewing tutorials, quilt patterns, recipes, organization tips, and more. I especially love to sew and I'm thrilled to be sharing my Swim Towel Pullover tutorial with you today!
Keeping tabs on more than one small child at the pool can be tough, especially when it comes time to dry off and go home. My boys were constantly dropping or tripping over their towels on the way to the car, so I came up with a pullover swim towel version that makes the dry off/go home routine much smoother! Here's what you'll need to make a Swim Towel Pullover:
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Find the very center of the towel by folding in half lengthwise and then width wise.
2. Mark with a pen or fabric marker.
3. A CD is the perfect size template for a toddler's head opening so center the CD on the towel so that your mark is in the center hole of the CD and trace around with a removable/erasable fabric marking pen.
4. Cut the circle out of the center of the towel using pinking shears if you have them or regular fabric scissors if you don't.
5. Mark 4 equidistant points around the circle with pins.
6. Cut ribbing for neck band - 2" x 13" is a good size (for an average child's head) for kid's up to about age 5. For a more exact fit, measure your child's head and subtract 6 or 7". (Check for fit before sewing it to the towel.)
7. With right sides of the ribbing together, sew a 1/4" seam along the short side of the ribbing to make a circular band.
8. Press or finger press the seam open.
9. Fold neck band in half with wrong sides together and mark 4 equidistant points with pins. 10. Pin the neckband to the towel (right sides together) by matching up the 4 pins on the towel with the 4 pins on the neckband.
The neckband is much smaller in circumference than the hole in the towel, so you'll need to stretch the ribbing as you sew. I find that only pinning at those four points is easiest, you just have to be careful that the raw edges match up.
10. Serge or sew the ribbing to the towel.
That's it!
Not only does a Swim Towel Pullover stay put, it also keeps my boys warm and I don't have to worry about tripping or dragging in the dirt. It's an easy afternoon project and the perfect pool solution!
Thanks for letting me share my tutorial today and be sure to visit me at VanillaJoy.com and on YouTube for more crafty tips, tricks, and tutorials!
I just stumbled upon this creative blog called The Tall Chick and had to share her with you!
A little about Mary:
“Besides being tall, I'm also a wife and a mother. I've been married for almost three years and we have a baby that's a year old. Life is good…I love spending time truly making our house a home. There's just something about that feeling you get when you pull into your driveway and a sense of peace surrounds you. That's what I'm going for and hopefully all of these updates will get me there soon!”
You’ll find wonderful tutorials like this beautiful wall:
I love this subtle look and Mary’s color choices. The red chandelier looks fabulous to give the room a pop of color!
I’m so excited to share our first video submission by the super creative Sarah over at The Yellow Cape Cod!
Transform thrifted furniture into high-quality furnishings using this step-by-step video…
{click arrows on the right for large screen!}
Hello Ucreate readers, thanks so much for having me!
I'm Steph, founder/managing editor of Modern Parents Messy Kids and mom to a 2 year old son and 13 month old daughter. I started MPMK as a resource for helping parents to engage their kids, organize their life, and add a little style to their home. In my former life I was a Doctor of Audiology and worked with pediatric patients, now I spend my days racking my brain and scouring the internet for simple ways to connect with my kids. I gravitate towards anything that’s accessible to all parents (including the crafting-impaired), fosters development, and has a bit of a modern edge. Today I've got a super simple project you can get done in 5 minutes flat. It's nothing too fancy but you'll use it everyday. Hang it in the kitchen or home office and I guarantee you'll get more stuff done (not to mention a few compliments on your creativity).
That's it (five minutes was probably and over-estimate). Just hang it on the wall and feel the weight being lifted off your shoulders as you instantly morph into a more organized, and all-around better, person. Also, don't forget to store a small dry erase marker on top for easy access.
Thanks again to Kari for having me! I hope you'll all take a moment to stop by MPMK to say hi and check out our new Make & Play Vault. You can also connect with us on facebook, twitter and pinterest.
Can I just give Lara a HUGE “thank you” for sharing her chandelier makeover at How Does She?
I’m redecorating my 8 yr old daughter’s bedroom {I’ll definitely share pics when it’s finished!} and have looked high and low for an old chandelier that I could doll up.
I can’t find one ANYWHERE!
Thank you Lara!
…just think of all of the fun shapes you could create!
Kalleen from At Second Street shows you how to make this adorable dress over at The Train to Crazy!
Sail Away School Dress Refashion
So I was on the hunt for some really cute elastic to match a skirt and it never occurred to me to MAKE MY OWN!
Dana at Made is always sharing genius ideas and I love her “why didn’t I think of that” tutorial…
…and in case you haven’t seen this fabulous skirt…
Kristyn at Li’l Luna had a craft night making these fun boards…
Count Your Blessings Board Tutorial
…so awesome for church groups and I really love how easy it is to customize and change out photos!
I can’t get over how darling these little shoes are over at Vixen Made!
You’d never guess this was the before pic, right?! Awesome job!
I’ve said this many times and I’ll say it again “Vanessa is the reason my crafty to-do list keeps growing”.
I’ll be adding this gorgeous wreath to that list, too!
This submission comes from the creative Heather at Feather’s Flight. She’s renting an apartment and wanted a temporary way to spice up her shelves.
Temporary Fabric Wallpaper Tutorial
Super easy and what a big difference!
Have you checked out the “Summer Social” series over at Tatertots and Jello? You’ll find many wonderful bloggers sharing fantastic ideas like this one…
