Upcycling
September 13th, 2011
I think that is what people are calling it. This was a t-shirt of Ryans that for some reason had yellowed on the shoulder seams. I used one of Ulys existing shirts to make a pattern and sewed this up on the serger. This is one of those super soft light-weight jersey fabric-types. I have never worked with it before and it got wonky in a hurry! I had to rip out the collar and try again, but it all worked out. He is starting to think these mama-made items are pretty cool, which is fun.
We made this blanket fort for his firetrucks to play in the other day. He lined them (6!) up and I set this up using great great grandmas quilt. It felt a little sacrilegious or special and sweet; I couldnt figure out which. I just loved how the light was coming through it like a stained-glass window. It was so pretty!
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1. Aja | September 14th, 2011 at 8:01 am
So cute in dada’s shirt! You know, I think he looks a lot like you in these pics – adorable. Very special and very sweet to line his sacred fire trucks under great, great, grandmother’s quilt. I love it.
2. Nancy Cook | September 14th, 2011 at 10:52 am
the shirt looks great.
six firetrucks- wow. he is one lucky boy.
3. Elaine F Mann | September 17th, 2011 at 12:16 pm
I need to hem jeans, found you. Now I’m going to try after watching the video twice. I’ll let you know if I’m successful. E
4. M | September 19th, 2011 at 6:38 pm
You’re such a little crafty crafterson! Nice!
5. phyllis | September 25th, 2011 at 11:02 am
HIS DADDY WOULD LINE UP THINGS ALONG A WALL BEFORE HE COULD WALK !!!
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