Now why didn't I think of that?!

Have you ever had that "well duh" moment?  You know what I mean, that why didn't I think of that?! Well this was one of those moments.... ok I've had a lot of these moments since I've found become addicted to Pinterest.

There's this new boutique fad for little girls of the pillow case dress. I don't really care for the pillow case dress, I mean they're really cute, but not my style.  But then I found this...  and why didn't I think of that?! A Pillowcase Nightgown! I must say that my daughter LOVES them. 

I rummaged through my linen closet (which I actually organized recently!) but all of our pillow cases are boring, so off to the thrift store.  There's a little thrift store in my tiny town (very tiny... 3 stop lights tiny) and I scored.  2 pillow cases for just 50 cents! They have some nice older ones there, and I picked up a few sets, 4 in total I think.  Made some of the night gowns... and then some fancy pj pants are in store soon too.  So... 50 cents for 2 pillow cases, and it takes only 1 pillow case to make a dress... 25 cents for a night gown... far better than the $12 or so to spend at the store. Why are pajamas so expensive?! Not anymore!

Now why didn't I think of that?!  Thank you Pinterest!

OMG... it actually worked!!

I must say... I have been sewing since maybe April or May and have completely avoided making clothing for myself... until tonight. AMAZED!!! I went to the local fabric store the other day and had just one item... but I couldn't leave the store.  I went to the back discount rack and found my favorite fabric on clearance! White burnout knit fabric.  Ok, well I love white burnout, but knits are new to me, I've only made one other thing with knits and it was for my daughter. But it was a complete score. So I bought 3 yards.  I knew what I wanted to make.... just had to actually do it and not avoid it. 

Here is my inspiration.... Bought this many years ago from a popular national mall store (AE)...

I love this pullover... it's light yet keeps you warm, and it's ultra comfy. Can't lose in my book.

So I knew that I wanted to re-create this (although I added to it, better cuffs on the sleeve and the bottom) ... I love the original, but it's way too big now (but I still wear it).  It's comfy :o)

So today... was the day.  I got out my fabric, a pile of paper and I went to town.  I was confident that I could do this... I've made a few jackets for my kids so I just thought of this being the same way.  I taped my papers together and started to make my pattern from my loved sweater thing.  And then it hit me... this might actually work!!

I laid all my pattern pieces together (except the hood) and it fit.  I was shocked Of course it fit I made it :o)      I made another one earlier today in heather gray and it was a little too big, but will be perfect for the gym... and then I made this one tonight....

White, burnout knit.... wonderful comfy hooded sweater pullover thingy ma bob.  LOVE. 

I really can't express how excited I am that it actually worked and I LOVE IT!!!  Cannot wait to over wear it this coming cold season next week.  Looks like my old one will head to retirement. 

Good bye $30+ bracelets... hello to great style and super savings!

So... a while back I hosted a jewelry party and bought too many some fabulous wrap style bracelets... lets just say that I no longer need to pay over $30 for these bracelets anymore! Don't get me wrong, I still like the $30+ ones... but they just don't have the satisfaction attached to them.   The satisfaction of saying, "yeah, I made that!"  

Here's a triple wrap leather bracelet with glass pearl beads... took about an hour and cost a considerable amount less than what I would have paid at that party...  and I even have enough beads to make a second one!

(please excuse my crappy picture... my phone really isn't the best way to do this, but it's always closest... and usually always charged!)