Momma Art

On my daughter's holiday gift list, she put down "Button Bunny"...well actually it said "butin buny." I had absolutely no idea what that was,  but I was willing to give it a try.  I had some of this colorful plaid and fuzzy-minky fur in my fabric stash that would be perfect for a stuffed animal. I made my girl a bear last year,  but it looked more like a baby seal .  She still sleeps with it every night though!!! I vowed to make the body better on any other plushie I make.  This one was most definitely shaped better. Gingerbread man??? Starfish??? I cut 2 body shapes, 1 neck tie fabric, and 2 fur ear shapes and 2 plaid ear shapes. I sewed  both of the fur and plaid ear shapes RSF, and turned them right side out like so. I left the bottom of the ear open, so I could easily turn it right side out. Then I pinned the ears sandwiched between  the body pieces RSF. I sewed up the edges of the body. Makin...

I saw this..... I loved the print. Dots and a bit of an optical illusion. It makes you a bit dizzy if you stare at it too long.  I didn't try it on at Goodwill, but for $1.23, I took the chance. I thought I could wear it as-is because it was super cute! The reason it is on my mannequin, well.... that is the story of my life: fits on top, but too tight on the bottom...don't even get me started on jeans... Then..... I saw  THIS  .... OH SNAP! I bought mine at Goodwill for $1.23. A much better deal than the $21 price tag on the inspiration top. I knew what I had to do! I took a big chop off the bottom. Then, I seam ripped the sides of the dress all the way up to the elastic waistband. I used the bottom scrap and made two triangles that will be my new side panels. I did a little pinning and sewing of the triangles to the sides.... Hem up the bottom... ...done! Perfect top paired with jeans to go to...