This week's craft inspiration came from my shopping trip. I had some gift cards from Christmas that I needed spend and the weather this week was beautiful. So I decided to get out and pick up a few new things for myself. My trip started at the Target end of Sherman Town Center with the last stop at Hobby Lobby. While at Old Navy, I found some pretty cute plain t-shirts and sweatshirts. My thoughts went to a couple pins I had pinned on Pinterest.
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| Pattern Pocket |
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| Fabric Over Sweatshirt |
I started with the small project first- the patterned pocket. (FYI I am not an expert at sewing, I do what I can to get by). That being said, I started by making a template for the pocket. NOTE: there weren't any instructions for these two projects, so I just kinda made it up as I went along.
I made the template out of an old birthday envelope I had laying around. Traced it on the back on the fabric. Then I took my handy dandy "iron," my hair straightener, and ironed the edges down where I had traced it. Pinned it on my shirt. And sewed away. :)
And Ta- Da! The result is a plain t-shirt that has been transformed into super cute, trendy top.
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Now for project two. I was really an over-achiever for this one... The fabric I chose was adorable, but sheer and stretchy. Probably not my best choice for a beginner sewer, but I was optimistic.
I took the fabric and used the seams on the sweatshirt as a template. I pinned around the edges and sewed each piece at a time; front, back, and both arms.
And the final product...
I am excited with the end result! I can't wait to wear it :)
Keep on Crafting,
Paige
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