Lady Bug Costume Craft Idea - Cool Wings DIY!

Antenna's Out Of Pom Pom's?

Halloween Fun!

    I had to come up with an idea for a costume that allowed me to be functional with my job as a preschool teacher. I wanted to stay in character all day, because the kids love that sort of thing. 

    I love ladybugs so... there you go. I had to figure out how to make a wing that might me used over and over. If your going to spend the time you might as well make it something that will be long lasting. 

    Watch the video and see what you think; Allow for 2 days in the making of this costume.

Lady Bug Wings DIY and Antennas

    I had the red material which I believe is felt, but needed more thickness with strength and flexibility. I used some mylar because it is very durable. It's not hard to find if you look online. You could also use a stiff pellon found at sewing stores, they use it to stiffen collars on shirts, etc. It comes in iron on as well, I think, which means no sewing!

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Pellon Link

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Stool Cover Made from Forgotten Skirt - Easy Up-Cycle DIY!

One-of-a-Kind Idea Turned Out Great!      

Nothing into Something!

    In this project, I used a soft cotton jersey skirt that I purchased for a dollar at the thrift store. It was a long skirt cutting in length it gave me about 10 yards of material to use to weave. Here is a creative stool cover re-cycling a forgotten skirt into a tactile and useful project. Be inspired, you can do it, it's easy and fun. A unique project, for furniture decor and comfort.

    I was rather surprised at how this project turned out, and very happy with it. It was one of those "let's see how it looks finished," kind of work ideas. The first thing when I started, I told myself well it could be a rug, but then I didn't have enough material, and when I saw my stool sitting right there, the idea, stool cover came to me. Then as it kept sliding off the stool, I followed with the underbelly and fashioned the drawstring and cord. It turned out so well that now I think I want to make some more for the bar in the dining room.

Make a Handmade Mask You Can Do It!

Quick & Easy Masks (No Sewing Machine Needed!)

A DIY CHALLENGE FOR YOU

Created in March of 2020

    Sewing by hand can be very time consuming, but it will help you gain fine-motor skills and if your learning something new it's good for your brain synapse. I do many things by hand, and if you want something just right, and fit properly you will have spent your time wisely. Another aspect I want to point out and include is the feeling of accomplishment you will receive from finishing it, and you can brag about how you did it, with a little help from #GoGo Daat channel. Lol!

This video was made before any of the manufacturers were making masks, so it was more relevant then.  

    I was not only promoting, the making of handmade masks, I was volunteering making surgery gowns for doctors too as they were running short. Our community played several roles in the process. We needed someone to design a pattern for the gowns the way the doctors needed, we needed material gatherers from people donating sheets and the like, we needed cutters to cut out the material, (those who didn't have a sewing machine did this), we needed sewers who were available to sew and committed  to create at least ten or more each, we needed organizers to keep everything running smoothly, which was probably the hardest job. I didn't have regular work at the school anymore so, like many, I chipped in. There were many people doing this in our community together, we made at least 500 gowns, and masks sum total.  I felt so proud to help during this time of need as did everyone else. 😀

    

DIY Teddy Bears - Sew From Grandpa's Old Shirts! Pattern!

Recycling and Making Something with Meaning; Great Gift Idea!

Flannel Works the Best!

    My employer, who knew I enjoyed sewing, asked me if I would try to sew a teddy-bear for her. She wanted it to give to someone else for a Christmas Gift.  She explained that she had old shirts from a special someone and wanted it patchwork. It was not meant for a child to play with but rather a token to sit on a shelf or propped in a chair.

    Because I loved the idea, and still do, I said I would give it a try, hence the video. I think this was before all the challenging crazes started.

    I found a McCalls pattern that I liked and increased the size by 20% on my printer. I wanted it to be about 10" high when sitting. 

    The flannel that I used was from 4 shirts and I offset them to make it patchwork looking. The only concern I had was with the thickness of the material, some were more dense than others. It all worked out though regardless of the varying thicknesses. Flannel is pretty easy to work with as it does give more than other material.

    The video shows my struggles here and there, which makes for more interesting video anyway. Enjoy!

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Bear is about 10" Sitting Up

Bear Pattern