Justabox?: July 2012

Sunday, July 29, 2012

Underwear to Outerwear

Here is my tutorial about making a slip into a fun shirt to wear. Enjoy!!

The initial vintage slip.

My sewing marks. Cut 14" down from the top of the slip. Make a 6" mark from the top of the slip. Also mark 8 1/2" along the lace hem line edge.

On the opposite side seam measure 8" up from the hem and cut.

At the top of the slip, measure 17" in and make a mark.

From the 17" mark measure 6" in and make another mark.

Now line up the 6" marks from the top waistline to the 6" mark from the side seam. Pin and sew between marks. You just made and arm hole.

Next to the 8 1/2" hem mark line, measure and mark 3 1/4". Pin both layers together and sew between marks.

Now for the finishing touches. Tailor tack the ends of the slits you created by cutting. You do not need to turn under the edges you cut since slips are made out of knits and will not fray.

The finished product! I

A shout out for a talented friend I recently met. Jody Cheever made the charm from sea glass found on the beach in Costa Rica. What a cute idea!! I couldn't have asked for a better accent to my new shirt.

MY DISCLAIMER

Of course I realize not all slips come in the same size, nor are all bodies the same size. The general idea of where to slit your slip and how to make an armhole should be the same for everyone. You will need to tweek the measurements for slits and the armhole. Good luck, and if you need help give me a shout.

Saturday, July 28, 2012

NAIL POWER

I hardly ever take care of my nails, or paint them. I saw this technique on pinterest and decided to try it out. It was a lot of fun. My oldest daughter enjoyed it too. http://chloesnails.blogspot.com.au/2011/03/lets-get-crafty-and-giveaway-question.html My one tip the tutorial does not give...let your nails dry extra long before applying the tape for the second coat. If you don't wait, the tape will pull the nail polish off. If you get impatient like me, pull out your trusty hairdryer, and help them dry fast!

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

T-SHIRT OVERHAUL

I am always getting plain t-shirts from events that frankly are boring. I like to order larger sizes so I can make them into something I want to wear. Here is the latest edition. These two are from work.

Here is the before picture of my XL t-shirts.

Here is t-shirt number one remade.

Close up. Sorry no instructions on how to sew. It's a trade secret...

Dolman t-shirt remake. Instructions found here...

http://www.trashtocouture.com/2011/11/old-mens-t-shirt-sewn-into-womens.html I did the neckline a little bit different. I just cut,turned it under, then zig zagged.

Monday, July 2, 2012

LEWIS FARMCATION

My family and I are so lucky that my parents own a small farm. My two girls are in heaven when they stay there. Fresh food, animals, irrigation, sun, and lots of projects to do.

My parents front garden

Alex feeding the horses apples. She rode them twice.

Bella feeding the horses.

Community Garden my parents set up for families. 30 plots.

The potato plot I helped weed.

The raspberry patch, and grape vines.

Raspberries needing to be picked.

Yummy fresh picked berries.

The dessert I made out of the fresh raspberries.

Recipe: One box vanilla pudding. Make as instructed, but also add 1 teaspoon lime and lemon juice to pudding. Next take flower tortillas and cut them in larger circles than found on a muffin tin. Dip circle tortillas in a thin layer of water, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon cinammon and 3 tablespoons of sugar and stuff into muffin tin to make small bowls. Cook tortillas at 400 degrees for 10 min. Let shells cool. Fill bottom with a few raspberries, cover with puddding, add more raspberries and ENJOY!