While browsing Farmhouse Fabrics' website, looking to buy enough stuff to earn a free Memorial Day gift, I looked for patterns to make a child's apron. And I felt discouraged. After all, a kid's apron isn't all that hard to make...why do I have to pay $10.00 for a pattern to make one?? So, knowing that there's all kinds of freebies and inspiration on the internet...I did a google search. Bwahahahahaaaa...
What I got was an eye-opener. And some MAJOR inspiration! There are so many crafty, talented people out there, and I feel the need to spread the love (even though I know that there is nobody out there reading this). Here are some cool things I found:
http://www.immackulate.com/2011/04/tutorial-tuesday.html I love that the tutorial shows you how to make your own patterns... I make my own doll patterns, but I've never made people patterns. Guess I won't be on Project Runway any time soon.
http://www.ikatbag.com/p/free-patterns.html another blogger with good tutorials. Can't wait to try some of these! I love that she makes these for her own children, so they are kid-friendly!
http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2009/11/re-purposing-sweater-to-sweater-dress.html I am totally doing this in the fall. I believe I have some nice sweaters she would LOVE to wear as a dress.... hmm....
http://www.marthastewart.com/how-to/girls-shirt-dress?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/sewing-projects-clothes-and-accessories#slide_3 I am definitely making a run to the thrift store this weekend. This is adorable, and Ella will love it!
http://grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.com/2009/08/teecycle-dress-tutorial-and-giveaway.html Ella has a long torso, and all of her shirts get too short before she outgrows them--I'm going to dig into the shirts I've set aside and have fun with this one!! Although I think I'd make the skirt a bit more full...Ella's a twirler...
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