Easy T-Shirt Fix Up

So my daughter had this pink t-shirt that I really like (cute shoes!).  She out grew it and, with her permission, I cut the front off.  I centered it on top of a white t-shirt and stitched it down.  This would be great for covering up stains or just for enjoying an out grown shirt.

Multicolor Knit Cape or My Cape of Good Vibes

 I sewed this many years ago (15 years maybe) out of knit scraps, just for fun.  Here it is displayed next to an instrument my husband made.  Here are more of his guitars.

 Emma is helping me spread out the cape.  The shape was dictated by the size and shape of the scraps.

 Here is the other end.  I couldn't get the whole cape in the picture.

 I simply overlapped the fabric pieces, zigzagged and then I trimmed any excess.  That way it looks tidy on both sides.

 Here is the back or inside.  The binding was attached with a zigzag also.  Knit doesn't unravel, so the raw edges aren't a problem.

The appliques are all from the same print knit.  I think they tie it all together.  It was really fun and free to sew.  You could use the same technique to make smaller scarves (I did that too).

Easy Kid Projects

 My son and I did this several years ago (he was probably 5).  I had some scrap fabric laying around (imagine that!).  He arranged the fabric squares and I simply stitched them down with him on my lap.

 He enjoyed arranging the fabric and then later playing with the finished blankie.

This little cutie is by my daughter (again several years ago-8 years old?), sewn from scraps.  I love him!  The fabric actually looks like he has a mustache!

Rat Round Up

 Couldn't let the rats feel left out!  Above is Stripe, sampling the cat food.  They do live in a cage, so they are not out roaming around without supervision.

Here is Cloud, playing Follow the Leader with Alice.  Happy Sewing Everybody!

Cat Round Up

 As what often happens in the summer, when the kids are home- no time to sew!  So here are some cute cat pictures while I work on my mystery quilt.  Alice's cute feet are above.

 Alice looking out back.

 Alice and Emma.

 Emma supervising my etsy shop.

Emma and Alice having a staring contest.  Can't remember who won!