Bubble Skirt

Today's project was a skirt for my daughter.  Skirts are addictive and you very quickly find yourself searching for "different" skirts to make.  I came across the Bubble Skirt tutorial over at Sew Hip Mama.  Just a side note, this is a great site with so many cute, cute things.  In fact, just now as I am copying the address for the link I noticed a cute bag on there that I am going to check out when I'm finished here.

Anyway, this tutorial looked simple enough and the skirt is one of the cutest I have seen.  I love bubble dresses and skirts so of course I had to make one (or 3).

Above is the finished product.  The picture really doesn't do it justice because you lose the bubble effect but one day I'll have the DD model it.  It took me about 2 hours start to finish but that included everything as well as me running back and forth to the computer to read the next step and recheck to make sure I was doing things correctly.  The next one will probably take about half the time.  I ended up buying way too much fabric but no worries, I'll just have to make one for someone else!  I also have more fabric to make another one.  My little girl already has so many clothes and now all these handmade skirts.  I think she may have to wear 2 outfits a day to compensate!!

Another awesome thing about this skirt is that it is completely REVERSIBLE!!!!

This is the "inside" but I like that it has a contrasting waistband, it adds a bit more interest.  The whole fabric selection revolved around me wanting to make her an outfit for St. Patricks day but wanting it not to be screaming St Patricks day.  Essentially I wanted a green skirt that she could also wear all year.  I saw this green fabric and thought it was very cute and then had the fun task of picking a coordinating fabric.  I kept going back and forth at the store (like we all do) and wasn't sure them but now that I see them together I love it!

I hope to make another one by the end of the weekend.  Better be careful or I'll end up in one before you know it!

More Projects!!

So the past 2 days have been very productive. I'm not sure how I have found any time but I guess cartoons did buy me a bit of time. Anyway I managed to complete a skirt for my daughter, a mystery project which is a gift and will be posted after it's received, and the last was a bench cushion for my son's table.

Below is the skirt for my daughter I made this morning. It's purple corduroy, but very fine, and I added a ribbon trim to the bottom. I think it looks so much better with the ribbon, it was cute without it but plain.

This is just a close up to show the detail of the ribbon.


The other thing I made tonight was the bench cushion. I must say it's so FABULOUS when the stars align and your project comes out just the way you imagined!! And on the first attempt at that. Lets face it, it doesn't happen very often.

For the cushion I wanted to make the cushion and the cover separate. With my son being almost 3 it's inevitable that something will get spilled on it at some point and then I can also make more covers in the future to switch out. I only got 1 made today but intend to make another one for the other bench to replace whats on there now.

If anyone would like a tutorial on these just let me know. The directions would apply to any size bench or chair. It's also surprisingly easy too!

The picture below is of the actual cushion. For this I went the cheap way and used high loft batting, doubled instead of foam. You could also use a thinner foam as well. I simply cut 2 rectangles of muslin (you could also use plain cotton) to the desired dimensions. I layered the rectangles right side together and then the 2 layers of batting then simply sewed 3 sides leaving one of the short ends open. I then flipped, turned in the edges and sewed the end shut. Remember this doesn't have to be perfect as it will be covered.

Here is the cover I made. I added ties to secure it and a zipper on one end to get the cushion in and out.

This picture just shows the cushion inside the cover. I will get a picture of the cushion on the bench tomorrow and post but my son was already in bed when I finished! I am so pleased with how this turned out, it's very cute!! Not to brag but I must say it looks like it was bought. The more I sew the better and more adventurous I get!

The Other Skirt

Just a picture of the other skirt I made.

Go Ravens!!

FINALLY I have done some more crafting. It's been over 2 months but I am officially back in the crafting world, although casually. It feels so nice to be sewing again!! Now not a whole lot will get done as I am still dealing with the demands of an almost 3 year old and a 6 week old but something is better than nothing.

What better way to kick off than to make an outfit for the upcoming football season...and just in time since I think we are going to watch training camp on Friday! I made a simple little skirt to go with the "My First Ravens" tee I bought Emma. Here is the completed skirt...it is super CUTE! Even better is that it was super easy. It probably would have taken less than an hour had I not had a screaming newborn and bedtime to contend with.


Here is the whole outfit, now Emma is ready for the season to start! I can foresee many more of these skirts will be made, in every size and color.