Ruffle Fabric Maxi Dress

I stumbled across this.

It wasn't really planned.

It was a brainstorm moment between a mommy and me.

And it turned out beautifully.

As a matter of fact, it is very simple to make.

That is, if you have a serger.

Not sure I would have the patience to fight the ruffling

needed if I was just using my sewing machine.

Or attaching the ruffle fabric to the elastic.

{SIG} has created a ruffle fabric maxi dress.

And I can make it in just about any solid color!

You can wear the maxi dress 2 ways.

Melina is wearing the maxi dress without a waist ribbon tie.

Flows beautifully!

{isn't she delish???}

 Or you can add a simple ribbon tie.

We like to use grosgrain ribbon.

Sofi modeled this dress beautifully despite that it was WAY TOO LONG.

I also think this would be a great photographer prop.

Could you imagine doing a mini session or a group session

using several different color dresses?
I sure could!

Hmmmm...maybe I should!
Although my photog skills aren't necessarily up to professional standards.

Either way, these are a great addition to any little girl's wardrobe.

Don't you think?
Now the question remains, should I put them in the Etsy store as a staple?

Let me know!

DIY Scrappy Flip Flops

Scraps of fabric drive me nuts.

They really do.

There just isn't much you can do,

or maybe there.

Today's tutorial is similar to the Scrappy Heart Wreath

tutorial I posted back in January.

You are just going to use a different "base".

It doesn't take long to make a pair.

I made 3 in a matter of about an hour.
This is great for gift giving or for yourself.

You could even do this as a craft at

a birthday party or with your kids.

There isn't a whole lot you will need.

And it won't cost you much,

especially if you use a coupon to Hobby Lobby.

{i get mine on the phone and show it to the cashier

but you can also print it out HERE}

The flip flops cost me all of $0.98.

The scraps I used...FREE.

Can't beat a cute pair of flip flops

for less than a dollar and sure to be one of a kind!

Materials:

~ 1 pair of flip flops (I recommend Hobby Lobby

but you can always go to Old Navy or Target)

~ About 1/3 yd of fabric (if you are doing 1 fabric choice)

~ Scissors or pinking shears

~ Your hands :)

Cut your fabric in to 1" strips.

You can either cut it with straight scissors or pinking shears.

I used the pinking shears to give it dimension.

Then cut the 1" strip in to about 7"-8" pieces.

To give you an idea of how many I used for the girls'

flip flops, I tied about 20 pieces on each shoe, 40 total.

Starting in the center, tie your first strip of fabric on.

Make sure you pull tight!

Tie in to a knot.

Again, make sure it is tight.

This should be good enough to keep

the fabric on there for good!

Continue to add pieces on.

Make sure they are close together.

You can alternate fabrics or use the same one

over and over again, depends on you!

Sofi picked out her fabric and these are her finished flip flops.

  

Now that is a HAPPY girl!

She hasn't taken them off yet.

{don't mind the band aide on her forehead}

And I couldn't stop at one pair.

I had to make some for Miss Gabi too.

She picked out the green flip flops

and wanted pink fabric but I had to throw

in another choice just to make it go better.

Eh, she loves them just the same.

The pair below...those are going to be given away tomorrow.

Size medium!

I love the light blue and the green together.

LOVE.

Want to keep them for myself but I want to share the love.

There are a million things you can put in the center
of these flip flops like a fabric bloom or bow.
Maybe I'll have to show you some embellishments
later this week or next week.

A big THANK YOU to Skye Reve Fabrics 

for sponsoring the tutorial today.

All the lovely fabrics shown were provided by Natasha.

She is a great gal and great to work with.

If you are looking for fabric, check her out!

And please, stop by our Facebook Fan Page.

Show us what you made from this tutorial!

Don't forget, come back tomorrow to win a pair!

Happy Wednesday Peeps!

The Millie Skirt Pattern

I finally got the pattern done!

And the testers have tested it for me.

So tomorrow, I make the corrections and start

selling both the toddler and the tween version.

I really like this skirt.

It may be my favorite one yet.

And I have a plan for a modified women's version.

As a matter of fact, tomorrow I try to make one for me.

Then I need testers for women's sizes minus me (size 6/8).

Next on the list is the Millie Dress, or so I think.

Either that or a new peasant dress I have come up with.

Can't decide.

Hope you all are having a fabulous Monday!

Sheelin's Attic Patriotic GIVEAWAY

{SIG} has partnered up with Sheelin's Closet/Attic

as the primary seamstresses for Nicole's awesome,

vintage inspired clothing line for girls!

{read more about it HERE}

Andrea and I have sewn out around 40 pieces thus far.

And they are absolutely gorgeous!

If you are a fan of vintage, you are going to love her stuff.

The very first items we sewed out were patriotic inspired.

I love them and wish I could have kept them for my kids.

They are very patriotic without being over the top

meaning that your sweet girl can wear it again and again.

Check out these beauties!

You see those pretties?
Yep, one of those pieces will be yours!
And we have a 4th piece that wasn't photographed.

These are already made and sized.

Here is what we have for you to choose from...

~ Ruffle Pants w/ Pockets Size 5 ~

~ Double Ruffle Pants w/ Pocekts Size 2T ~

~ Millie Skirt Size 5 ~

~ Pantaloons Size 5 ~

Now, since I made them, I can tell you this,

each size can easily fit one above the size stated.

And if you are bummed because your little one isn't this size,

enter anyway because you can always use it in the future

or give it as a gift to a friend!

Are you excited yet?

Do you want this for your gal?
Let's get down to the deets on entering!

You will have through Friday, June 8th, at midnight to enter.

Make sure you leave A SEPARATE COMMENT for each one!

1)  Become a {SIG} Blog Follower.

2)  LIKE {SIG} on Facebook and leave some

LOVE on the wall!

3) Subscribe to the {SIG} Newsletter by signing up HERE.

4) LIKE Sheelin's Closet/Sheelin's Attic on Facebook &

make sure you leave a comment on the wall!!!

That is FOUR fabulous entries!

You must have a comment for each of the above to get all entries.

Winner will be announced this weekend.

Get to it my friends and followers!
Win you something pretty and vintage!

Happy Wednesday Peeps!

D-Ring Adjustable Ribbon Belt Tutorial

When my kids were younger,

I had a HARD TIME finding belts for them.

I know everything has an adjustable waist these days

but nothing can replace a cute belt.

What I love about the ribbon belts is that they are reversible.

You get 2 colors on a belt at one go!

Can't beat that.

And the best part, you can make a ton for CHEAP!

We all like cheap.

Should also only take a few minutes to make.

Great, easy project!

Materials:

~ 7/8" Grossgrain Ribbon - 1 yd of each color

{I recommend Offray, you can purchase at Joann's or Walmart.}

~ 2 1" D-rings

~ Stitch Witchery

~ Iron/Ironing Board

~ Sewing machine & notions

~ Lighter

Cut your 2 ribbons from about 24"-28" long.

For youth sizes, you may want to go as long as 30"-34".

Using a lighter, burn the edges to seal them shut

otherwise they will fray.

Lay out the ribbon on your ironing board.

Cut the stitch witchery to the same length as your ribbon.

Lay on top of one ribbon.

Place the 2nd ribbon on top of the first one,

covering the stitch witchery and iron.

Following as close to the edge as possible,

top stitch all the way around.

Now, this step isn't absolutely necessary with the

stitch witchery but I like the look of contrasting thread.

After I sew, I like to retrim the ends so they are even.

Slip on your 2 d-rings.

Cut a small piece of stitch witchery.

Fold over the ribbon about 2".

Iron the ribbon down.

Stitch witchery is a great notion to have laying around!

Go back to your sewing machine.

Stitch together your "loop" although the stitch witchery

is holding it down and in place.

I like to stitch a rectangle and then cross with an "X".

This will reinforce your loop.

And there you have it!
All done.

A super cute belt, one happy kid, and a momma that

didn't have to spend $10 to get a belt!

There are so many cute, printed ribbons as well.

You can make them for every season!

I know I have some cute patriotic ribbon

that would make for a super cute belt.

Show us your finished product on Facebook!

We love to see what you do.

Happy Monday Peeps!