Use up the scraps! Tutorial

I've been using all my fabric scraps for fun projects. Tonight I wanted to snaz up a tank top to wear tomorrow, so I decided it was time for another tutorial. These are great for making a cute plain tank or shirt into something super fun! Makes a fun project for your little seamstress too! Also great on baby onsies.

For this lil project you'll need the following:

-Tank Top

-Your choice fabric. Not much is needed although it depends on what you are making. I think a fat quarter will do you good (18x22) You can grab one at the fabric store for about $2.50.

-Steam-a-seam, LOVE THIS STUFF! Joann Fabrics has it. Under $10 for sure.

-Scissors

-Iron

-Nilla cakesters- snack for yourself.

-Something to trace ( I used one of Cohen's star blocks)

-Optional stuff like, ribbon to tie on the straps, buttons,colored thread and a sewing needle, those Yo yo's you made ;-) beads, whatever! If you do choose to add additional items, you may need to hand sew them on. Up to you :-)

Ok so, first step is to iron your tank nice and smooth. Next, read the directions on the Steam-a-seam so you have a good understanding on how the stuff works. It's pretty simple to use. Once you have read and understand the instructions you can begin to trace your desired applique onto the paper and fabric and cut them out.

Place those cute things wherever you want them and follow the ironing directions to apply.

Also, I did a very quick zig zag stitch around one of the stars after I fused it to my tank. This is just for looks, not necessary.

And now I have my own super awesomly cool tank top that no one else has! Woohoo~

Have fun!

You little Yo-Yo tutorial

I've been making these little cuties all day. They are those little sewn circles called Yo Yo's and they are so much fun to decorate with! The possibilities are endless with them. I think I might make myself a little pillow or something. Anyway just wanted to share them with you~ Here is a simple step by step way to make yourself some Yo yo's!

Step1- Find yourself a circle for your yo yo. On the wrong side of your fabric, trace around the pattern.For example I used a coaster to trace onto my fabric. It was about a 4" circle

Step 2- Cut out that cute little circle :-)

Step 3- Iron down approx. a 1/4 inch fold all around your circle. This makes it easier to sew, although you don't necessarily need to iron it down.

Step 4- Fold under a scant 1/4" along the edge of your circle, as you stitch close to the folded edge. Use strong thread and make sure it's long enough to go around the full circumference of the circle, with some to spare.

Step 5-Once you've stitched around the entire perimeter of the fabric circle, gently pull your stitching thread until the edges gather to the center. Make a couple of stitches to secure your gathers, then knot and trim your thread. Squash your yo-yo flat with an iron, with the gathers centered on the top of the yo-yo.

And there you have it! A cute little Yo yo! Careful they are addicting to make!

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