So way back in August last year, I purchased four button-up shirts from the op shop (or thrift store) and set about modifying them to be comfy home shirts for winter. This was the last shirt to be upcycled, because I wasn’t sure how to attack the visible contrasting stitching (and it was getting hot).…… Continue reading Op-Shop Upcycle #3
Tag: Life-size Makes
Anything I make that’s life-sized, or not doll-scaled.
Project Roundup
This shirt is nearly done being upcycled (finally!); I just need to source some nice buttons, and it’s ready for winter. I have also started another crochet project – this one is a little smaller, though! Eventually, this leaf will be part of an ivy plant. I’ve also cut out another garment for myself, from…… Continue reading Project Roundup
The Biggest Crochet Toy I’ve Made
So a few years ago, I watched a tv show called Avatar: The Last Airbender, and I absolutely adored it. Great narrative, fantastic characters, brilliant animation; it’s a great show. I decided over the summer to crochet myself a sky bison (one of the awesome animals from the show), so meet Appa: He is b…… Continue reading The Biggest Crochet Toy I’ve Made
Summer Remnant Sewing
I don’t usually purchase fabric impulsively, but this shirt came about from impulsively purchased fabric. It was a remnant of cotton I came across late last year when fabric shopping and I just had to bring it home. I thought there would be enough to make one of my Eadaz shirts, and there was, just!…… Continue reading Summer Remnant Sewing
New Year, New Hook Roll
Contrary to what I said last post about mending things, the new year is a great time (for me, anyway) to make some new things, too. My old crochet hook roll is looking a little tired. I wanted something that my hooks would not fall out of, and something made of fabric. So, I found…… Continue reading New Year, New Hook Roll
Project Roundup
My love for winter does not pass when the temperatures rise; in fact, I have already started preparing for next winter. This piece of crochet will (eventually) be my first crochet blanket! The pattern is the Irish Shores blanket by The Guy With The Hook, and I’m using a cotton yarn. This is the first…… Continue reading Project Roundup
Patchwork Stars
With December, comes the need to make some Christmassy stuff, even though it’s the first day of summer here. These little star decorations are what I’ve been working on recently, to get in the festive spirit. The pattern and tutorial for these little stars came from the MadeJustSew blog, and they’re called EPP Christmas Stars.…… Continue reading Patchwork Stars
Self-Drafted Singlet
I’ve been drafting my own patterns again! This time I’ve made a singlet top, ready for the summer heat. The instructions came from Sewing Love by Sanae Ishida, which I have mentioned on here before. I purchased this gorgeous fabric as a remnant at the craft store, and it’s incredibly lightweight. The instructions said to…… Continue reading Self-Drafted Singlet
New (Bag) Horizons
I’ve ventured into new sewing territory this week – I’ve made a bag! I found this design in a library book called (creatively) Bags, by Anna Alicia, and loved this little design. The pattern does not include an adjustable strap, but I added two D-rings and a sliding buckle from Etsy to make my strap…… Continue reading New (Bag) Horizons
Project Roundup
First project on the go is something new to me – a genuine, going-outside bag. It will be small and circular, and at the moment, it’s going well. (*touches wood*) I’ve also started Christmas sewing, very early! I saw these patchwork star decorations and wanted to try them out with leftover Christmas fabric scraps from…… Continue reading Project Roundup
My Life in Miniature 