June 1 - Another pillowcase challenge

June 1 already - where does all the time go?  Our first project is the Pillowcase top or dress.  These are sew quick to make I am sure you can make two a day - how is that for a challenge?  One of our thrift stores has Senior Day on Wed - all clothing is half price - the store has a few 99 cent days but it excludes current color tags (they always have two "current colors"). I re purpose a lot of clothes into dress up clothing for the little ones in the family - so I was on the hunt today - only found a couple of items for the dress up but I lucked out - they were in the process of marking down a lot of sheets, pillowcases, etc!  Found pillow cases for 45cents each!  Nice cotton pillowcases!  What a find!  As I listen to the news each night, I keep asking myself - what can I do to help?  One story that keeps weighing on me is a father, looking thru the rubble, telling the reporter he was looking for some of his children's clothes - they had nothing to wear! Sew - the pillowcase tops came to mind.  They can be worn as tops, dresses or nightgowns, they are quick to make and I have plenty of ribbons, tapes, trims, etc in my stash that can be used to complete the item. 

My challenge to you is TWO pillowcase tops each!  One day of sewing - ok - maybe a couple of evenings - but that really all the time you will need.  I will let you know in a couple of days who to mail them to.

My cases are in the wash right now - pics will follow later this eve.  Email me if you have any questions or need a pattern.

Blogging

I am back and will start blogging again in June - hopefully starting on the 1st.The first item on the list is a new "Sewing for Children" project. Would you like to have a sew along?  I am also considering going public with my blog - but that would mean you would have to post your comments also - lol.  Just a couple of thoughts for now.  See you soon.

Playing With Paper

The Fruits of My Labor

As another Labor Day comes to an end, I decided I should take some pics and show you some of what I have been working on the last couple of months! Just sew you know......... some of the items need little bits and pieces done before they are complete. Like topstitching, button, etc. Sew............ let me know what you think. I have more grab n go bags completed, and three other small purses, but I need to do more work on them before I post the pics. I have a jeans skirt that I made from an old pair of stove top jeans, haven't determined what design to embroidery yet - I am thinking a tone on tone paisley. Also have most of the blocks completed for the Suspender Sam quilt.


All of the Market Totes are fully lined, have a removable plastic insert in the bottom, and made from 100% cotton.  You can fold, roll and tie to make easy storage. (Ribbon on the side of the purple stripe).  (I have to add the ribbon to each this week.)  I will take some pics later in the week, sew you can see the lining color.


If.......... you did not receive the updated instructions for the market bag made from the table runner......... let me know. I think I emailed everyone.


Enjoy!

Market Totes Pictures