Fabric Cards -- DIY

I always forget to get a card.

Always.

It was my moms birthday party, and I forgot the card... with 15 minutes till I needed to leave I whipped this little guy right up.

Extremely easy + super fast = Wahoo!!

I may never forget a card again after this...

I decided to make a few more, just to have them on hand.

Here is how I made it----

What You will need-

Card stock or card

Fabric

Scissors

Coordinating thread

1.

I free hand cut out my MOM shape. You could print out any picture you want, if you are picky like that, but I just went for it.

2.

First I switched my needles, I don't want to use my good, sharp needles for sewing on cardstock so I switched to some old ones I use for projects.

3.

I considered gluing on my letter, DON'T do it! It will get all over your machine and rip your paper. I ended up just setting it on the paper and winging it.

4.

I first went through with a more decorative stitch, then went back around with a straight stitch around the letters.

They are super easy and can add a personal touch to just and everyday card. Mix it up! Maybe do numbers for the birthday or a big letter for their name? For the holidays you could do a christmas tree or a firework!

The possibilites are endless and I hope you enjoy it!



Things these days...

I have discovered the best place to find my refashion projects. On every Sunday the DAV has a sale where there are a certain color tag that is five for a dollar or a quarter each. That can add up to some amazing deals especially when you can transform each piece into an article of clothing into something wearable. These are a few of the projects that I have completed in the past month.
First I created a skirt from a mens button up shirt. This was super easy and I got the idea off of Pinterest. I simply cut the shirt at the armpits and took in each side to make a nice fit. I then formed a casing and put elastic through! With the excess fabric I made a fabric flower to match from makeit-loveit.com


The next project that I have worked on is a one shouldered dress.

 I found another 20 cent bargin on a huge skirt with a simple elastic waistband. I used a free pattern I found on burdastyle, which I printed and pieced together. This dress turned out really good and I can't wait to make more! This is actually something I can see myself wearing to school and not feeling self conscious and wondering if people can tell if I made it myself.