So Sew Something!

While I’ve still not made an official “return” to blogging regularly, I have been DIY’ing regularly.  Gosh, am I starting to sound like a broken record???

Today’s post will consist of 3 things – the most recent dress I made for Ellie, details about a “Crafty Night” at my house in June…all are welcome!  (within reason!), and a little word about my new Etsy shop.

Last night, I was supposed to be finishing bridesmaids dresses…but me and my undiagnosed ADD just couldn’t do another one for a bit….so I dug up this fabric I’ve been holding onto for a few months.  It’s a darling HEART fabric that I bought from Ikea – $7 for 3 yards.  awesome!

I made this dress straight from the pattern – it’s supposed to be big, but truthfully, I think it’s a little too big.  If I make another one, I’ll definitely go down a size or two.  Regardless, this is a very easy dress if you’re comfortable with gathers and binding.

This is definitely more “girlie” than I usually make for Ellie, but I’m feeling a trend coming on.  I know something must be working because she even let me do something with her hair today!  This dress must have magical powers!!!

Time: 45 minutes

Cost: about $5

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Now…onto CRAFT PARTY AT MY HOUSE ON JUNE 18TH!

Etsy.com is having a birthday on June 18th, and they’re calling all crafters to get together on the same night all over the world.  Soooo, of course, i couldn’t resist the call!  I’m hosting a Crafty Night at my home in Austin.  We’ll make all sorts of things – Scrabble Tile Necklaces, covered button goodies, Key Chains, Felt Appliques, Silhouettes and banners.  YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS!!  Also, the 50 groups around the world with highest RSVP counts will win an Etsy Party Pack…come on, i know you want to come!!

Sign up here by June 7th.

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Lastly….I’ll soon be opening a new Etsy shop appropriately called “So Sew Something!”  I’ll be selling fabric, patterns, and lots of stuff that I’ll be featuring on my blog.  I’m hoping to eventually get the time to create tutorials and DIY kits also.  Stay tuned!!!