Upcycled Jean Skirt for Blair

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I love upcycling! I’m saving the earth one recycled item at a time. I used an old pair of jeans that became to short for my niece, and recreated it into a very full skirt. My specialty is creating custom/unique items. Blair’s instructions were that she wanted a “Buzzing Bee”, so I searched through my library of embroidery designs and found a buzzing bee. It was originally a black eyed susan, but I changed it to a daisy by simply changing the colors to a pallet that mached the print on the fabric that I chose. I opened the crotch seams of the jeans and sewed them flat. Next I did the embroidery. After that, I cut off the the excess Jean legs. I added two coordinating fabrics to make the very full skirt. I like to add a D-ring belt with the same fabric as the skirt. I think it makes it all come together nicely.

Nut Cracker Baby Jacket

Harvest Dress

 After I completed the top and bottom of the jumpsuit, I had Alexander try them on, so I could pin them exactly where I wanted the waist and crotch depth to fall. Next, I sewed "wrong" sides together, so the raw edges were now on the outside of the garment and folded the excess fabric from the top over the raw edges to create a waistband.

Since this is only a costume, I added diagonal zipper "patches" in the front to make it appear as though the jumpsuit has pockets.



I'm Almost finished with this garment!  The only things left are belt loops and hemming the sleeve/pant bottoms, then we will get creative with the proton pack.

It's Ghostbusters for Halloween this year.

This week I'll be starting on Alexander's Dr. Venkman costume for Halloween.  I have already digitized the Logo for the sleeve and the Venkman name tag.  I had wanted a simple pattern for this one, but when I went to the local fabric store, I soon realized that this wouldn't be the case.  Now I know why the surge of vintage patterns is hitting ebay and etsy.  So many patterns are out of production and with sewing now becoming popular again, sewers are looking for that classic/traditional pattern.  With a little measuring, and taking what's referred to as a slopper pattern, you can create your own pattern, which is what I am doing with this project.  Every pattern/garment starts with a basic shape and then it is altered from there.  I've already altered the sloppers and  gotten the these basic shapes cut out of fabric.  From there, I start getting creative, adding other pieces and embellishments.

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