Here are the items:
Friday, August 9, 2013
Let's Get Cleared Out For Fall
So, it is time to do some "Spring" cleaning. I know it is the end of Summer, but I need to make room in my sewing room for newly created apparel. So, some of my creations are going to have to go to good homes. All of the items that are listed below are being sold at a 50% discount. Also, if you order $35 or more and enter the coupon code SCHOOL2013 at the check out, you will get a 20% discount. Make sure to make your purchase soon. This offer will not last long.
Here are the items:
Here are the items:
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
"Let's Hear it for the Boys"
It was an exciting time in my life. I was pregnant with my first child, and could not wait to be a mom. The big question that was asked of me at the time was, "Are you going to find out the sex of the baby?" We thought about it a little bit, but honestly we didn't have any strong feelings either way, so, off we go to the big ultrasound. They asked if we wanted to know, and we said, "Why not?" We were told that our first child was going to be a boy. Well, now that we knew, it was time to get things ready. The big question that is always on the mind of a mom to be is, "What is my child going to wear home from the hospital?" Every mom wants that outfit to be special.
That is what I have been working on this week. Special outfits to have baby wear home from the hospital. I have made some beautiful Bishop Smocked Dresses for newborn girls, but not many boys outfits have been constructed on my sewing machine. This week, I had the great pleasure of making the outfit below for a friend of mine. She has a grandson on the way.
I have made this particular outfit before, but it was long sleeved. I think I like the short sleeve. I thought the monkey was so cute that he may be a part of some other outfits.
Mr. Monkey has stole my heart. His little sleepy eyes are so cute. Today, I decided to start a bubble romper for his 2nd appearance. The romper is in a brown plaid material and the monkey will be displayed on a cream appliquéd circle. I am still trying to decided if the outfit will have sleeves or not. What do you think?
Christmas has also been on my mind today. I know, it is several months away, but in the children's clothing area, you have to start thinking early. You want that special outfit for your child to wear in the family pictures. Right? Every little girl needs that beautiful dress. So, I am working on something to incorporate the Christmas color theme. I don't want to leave the boys out of the picture, so I may be recreating the outfit above in a Christmas theme. However, I am not sure what kind of embroidery to stitch. Do you have any ideas? Feel free to let me know in the comments.
That is what I have been working on this week. Special outfits to have baby wear home from the hospital. I have made some beautiful Bishop Smocked Dresses for newborn girls, but not many boys outfits have been constructed on my sewing machine. This week, I had the great pleasure of making the outfit below for a friend of mine. She has a grandson on the way.
Mr. Monkey has stole my heart. His little sleepy eyes are so cute. Today, I decided to start a bubble romper for his 2nd appearance. The romper is in a brown plaid material and the monkey will be displayed on a cream appliquéd circle. I am still trying to decided if the outfit will have sleeves or not. What do you think?
Christmas has also been on my mind today. I know, it is several months away, but in the children's clothing area, you have to start thinking early. You want that special outfit for your child to wear in the family pictures. Right? Every little girl needs that beautiful dress. So, I am working on something to incorporate the Christmas color theme. I don't want to leave the boys out of the picture, so I may be recreating the outfit above in a Christmas theme. However, I am not sure what kind of embroidery to stitch. Do you have any ideas? Feel free to let me know in the comments.
Monday, August 5, 2013
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
A Back to School Item that You Just Got to Have!
This Summer, I have learned to make Cinch Sacks. They are also known as Drawstring Bags. They are loads of fun and have so many options. You can make them in all sorts of colors and fabric choices. Here are two samples that I have made:
The Barrel of Monkeys sack is $15. The Auburn sack is $20. If you are interested in having either one monogrammed or embroidered with a name, it will cost $5 more for each monogram or name.
Do you have a favorite team? Well, these bags can be made with fabric from your team. Auburn, Alabama, USC, Clemson, Florida, etc. These may not be your favorite. Who is your favorite team?
These bags can also be monogrammed or embroidered with a name. Appliqué is also a nice touch. There is no end to the possibilities. I have played around with the idea of making these bags in school colors. What do you think? Would your child like a bag that shows school spirit?
How about a Cinch Lunch Sack? When shopping for lunch boxes for my kids, I have found it hard to find one that is big enough for the food they need, or big enough for the water bottle they carry. I know, most people probably send juice boxes or Capri Sun with their kids. I tend to send water. Yes, it is a little boring, but it is healthy. Also, I know most people have their kids buy lunch, but imagine the money you will save having a cool lunch bag. We took the time the other day to total up the cost of lunches from the time a child begins Kindergarten until they graduate High School. It was a little difficult. Here is what I can tell you: 1. Lunch for one day at school is $2.10, 2. Multiply that times 5 days and you get $10.5, 3. Multiply that times 4 weeks in a month and you get $42(I am aware that some months have 5. I just picked 4 because most have 4.), 4. Multiply that times 9ish months and you get $378, 5. Multiply that times 13 years of school and you get $4914 that you could spend on lunches over the course of your child's school life. WOW!!! What do you think you could do with $4914? Having a Cinch Lunch Sack for you child will save you money, and you can actually fix what your child likes to eat. Now, I have not made a sample Lunch Sack yet, but that is my plan. So, let me know if you are interested in saving your family some money on lunches.
The Barrel of Monkeys sack is $15. The Auburn sack is $20. If you are interested in having either one monogrammed or embroidered with a name, it will cost $5 more for each monogram or name.
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| Barrel of Monkeys Sack |
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| Auburn Sack |
Do you have a favorite team? Well, these bags can be made with fabric from your team. Auburn, Alabama, USC, Clemson, Florida, etc. These may not be your favorite. Who is your favorite team?
These bags can also be monogrammed or embroidered with a name. Appliqué is also a nice touch. There is no end to the possibilities. I have played around with the idea of making these bags in school colors. What do you think? Would your child like a bag that shows school spirit?
How about a Cinch Lunch Sack? When shopping for lunch boxes for my kids, I have found it hard to find one that is big enough for the food they need, or big enough for the water bottle they carry. I know, most people probably send juice boxes or Capri Sun with their kids. I tend to send water. Yes, it is a little boring, but it is healthy. Also, I know most people have their kids buy lunch, but imagine the money you will save having a cool lunch bag. We took the time the other day to total up the cost of lunches from the time a child begins Kindergarten until they graduate High School. It was a little difficult. Here is what I can tell you: 1. Lunch for one day at school is $2.10, 2. Multiply that times 5 days and you get $10.5, 3. Multiply that times 4 weeks in a month and you get $42(I am aware that some months have 5. I just picked 4 because most have 4.), 4. Multiply that times 9ish months and you get $378, 5. Multiply that times 13 years of school and you get $4914 that you could spend on lunches over the course of your child's school life. WOW!!! What do you think you could do with $4914? Having a Cinch Lunch Sack for you child will save you money, and you can actually fix what your child likes to eat. Now, I have not made a sample Lunch Sack yet, but that is my plan. So, let me know if you are interested in saving your family some money on lunches.
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Dave Ramsey Wallet
Have you taken the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace class? We have, and we are living mostly debt free. The only thing we have left is to pay off that dreaded mortgage. That class was the best thing for our marriage and our children's future. We are still teaching them about all things F.P.U. That will take us some more time.
Did you get a F.P.U. wallet? We did. I tried to use it for a while, but I did not like the envelopes. While I was at the store, the flaps on the envelopes became very annoying. So, I found my own wallet that had some dividers and added some small dividers. This has been very helpful. However, my wallet is starting to tear up, and I need a new one. The only problem is, I can't find one that will work. Also, we are getting out kids involved in the process and they are needed a way to keep their categories separate.
I have looked on Etsy and other places in order to figure out how to make a wallet. Most of the ones I have seen are fabric versions of the envelopes or several zipper wallets together in one big one. These would work, but I think I can do better. So, today I am going to try to work on my version of the Dave Ramsey wallet. The main things are it needs to be practical and fashionable for my daughter(yes, she is at that age). I am pretty sure that I can get it figured out, but my concern is the zippers. Zippers are not always user friendly when comes to sewing. So, wish me luck. With any luck, by the end of the weekend, I will have a finished product that the girl will enjoy.
For those of you in the midst of the F.P.U. journey, I send you my Debt Free motivation. Get there and you will never go back. It is wonderful on this side of the mountain. Come on over, we have no stress, no debt, and a lot of FREEDOM!
Did you get a F.P.U. wallet? We did. I tried to use it for a while, but I did not like the envelopes. While I was at the store, the flaps on the envelopes became very annoying. So, I found my own wallet that had some dividers and added some small dividers. This has been very helpful. However, my wallet is starting to tear up, and I need a new one. The only problem is, I can't find one that will work. Also, we are getting out kids involved in the process and they are needed a way to keep their categories separate.
I have looked on Etsy and other places in order to figure out how to make a wallet. Most of the ones I have seen are fabric versions of the envelopes or several zipper wallets together in one big one. These would work, but I think I can do better. So, today I am going to try to work on my version of the Dave Ramsey wallet. The main things are it needs to be practical and fashionable for my daughter(yes, she is at that age). I am pretty sure that I can get it figured out, but my concern is the zippers. Zippers are not always user friendly when comes to sewing. So, wish me luck. With any luck, by the end of the weekend, I will have a finished product that the girl will enjoy.
For those of you in the midst of the F.P.U. journey, I send you my Debt Free motivation. Get there and you will never go back. It is wonderful on this side of the mountain. Come on over, we have no stress, no debt, and a lot of FREEDOM!
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Playing Around
OK, I finally was able to have some fun today. I have spent the last few days trying to make a knit dress for my daughter. It was not successful. Knit is a horrible fabric to use, when sewing clothing. The most difficult part is cutting and matching up seams. Needless to say, the dress does not look the way I wished. It will work for my daughter to wear for awhile. The lesson I learned...Don't let her pick out the material. She has not idea what to use when making clothing.
After all of that, I decided to play with my embroidery machine for a while. Also, I saw that a friend of mine was making Infinity Scarves. So, I tried one, and it was so fun and easy. I was thinking that it would be fun to make scarves for the people that I know at David Lipscomb who are in Social Clubs, but I don't know all their colors. So, basically, I just played with some ideas. I am attaching pictures of my fun at the bottom. Also, check out the link at the bottom to my friends shop. She makes some very cute items.
Lovely Leaf Crafts and Designs
After all of that, I decided to play with my embroidery machine for a while. Also, I saw that a friend of mine was making Infinity Scarves. So, I tried one, and it was so fun and easy. I was thinking that it would be fun to make scarves for the people that I know at David Lipscomb who are in Social Clubs, but I don't know all their colors. So, basically, I just played with some ideas. I am attaching pictures of my fun at the bottom. Also, check out the link at the bottom to my friends shop. She makes some very cute items.
Lovely Leaf Crafts and Designs
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| Monogram Font |
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| Monogram on Green |
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| Infinity Scarf |
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| Close up of embroidery |
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| School Bus Appliqué |
Friday, February 1, 2013
Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is this Sunday. Did you know that? I am ashamed to say that it was not on my radar. So that gets me to thinking...What team are you going to be cheering for? Honestly, I do not even know who is playing. However, if your particular team wins, or if you just want to show your support, Sewing Sweet has items for you.
Tote Bag - This tote bag is made in USC material for those University of South Carolina fans. However, it can be recreated in material that gives support to your team. Also, it can be monogrammed with your initials. The dimensions for the bag pictures is pretty big. If you are a teacher, or have a lot to carry, this is the bag for you. If you would like a different size bag, that can be arranged. Just send me a message or email me and we can get you a bag that you will love.
T-Shirts - This t-shirt is also made with USC material. I have appliquéd first, middle, and last initial on the shirt. This can be done for you. Once again, let me know your team colors and what initials you would like. Your t-shirt will be on its way soon. I can also embroider your name on the shirt.
So, no matter if you are a Baltimore or a San Francisco fan, I can create a shirt for you. You don't want a shirt. OK. Maybe a tote bag is what you would like. If that is the case, you have come to the right place. You will be sporting your team colors in no time.
Tote Bag - This tote bag is made in USC material for those University of South Carolina fans. However, it can be recreated in material that gives support to your team. Also, it can be monogrammed with your initials. The dimensions for the bag pictures is pretty big. If you are a teacher, or have a lot to carry, this is the bag for you. If you would like a different size bag, that can be arranged. Just send me a message or email me and we can get you a bag that you will love.
T-Shirts - This t-shirt is also made with USC material. I have appliquéd first, middle, and last initial on the shirt. This can be done for you. Once again, let me know your team colors and what initials you would like. Your t-shirt will be on its way soon. I can also embroider your name on the shirt.
So, no matter if you are a Baltimore or a San Francisco fan, I can create a shirt for you. You don't want a shirt. OK. Maybe a tote bag is what you would like. If that is the case, you have come to the right place. You will be sporting your team colors in no time.
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