RIT dye project

I've been wanting to try out fabric dye for a while and Avery's over-worn GAP jeans were the perfect excuse.  They're almost too small for her but they're good quality.  I fully intend on passing Avery's best clothes to Zara so I look forward to seeing them get more use.

I've been told to have no expectations when using fabric dye.  For example, I was surprised that the blue metal tack on the side pocket turned black.  My favorite parts about this project was how easy and inexpensive it was.  The stove top method was perfect for this size project.  The only thing I would do different is wear latex gloves.  I look forward to mixing dyes to create new colors and trying different techniques.  The end product was just what I desired.  Not sure what took me so long to try it out!  If you've done any fabric dying feel free to  leave a link below so I can check it out!

Elliot draws

Check it out! Elliot's second picture he drew of himself. His first one was for pre-school a couple weeks ago.

I'm pretty sure he drew himself better than I would!

On another note, I made these spinach and cheddar strata for lunch the last two days and love it.

I was just looking at recipes online and came across this recipe and started drooling so I put my iPad down and made it on the spot. Have you ever done that before? My ramekins are smaller than the ones in the post so I took out half a cup of milk and it worked out. You should make some!

Sewing on my mind

I have been sewing and creating a lot of things lately so I thought I'd share some of them.

The other day my sister, Julie, said her daughter, Josie, had hardly any pink hair accessories and most of her clothes are pink.

Now, being Josie's aunt I felt partly responsible so I quickly remedied that.

Josie has enough pink head gear to last her for some time.

I've also been in something of a sewing phase.

I have made Avery three dresses in the last couple months.

The first one is her Easter dress and the other one was just for fun.

Do you ever have something get stuck in your head that won't leave until you do something about it?

I get like that from time to time and the second dress was a result of it.

Both dresses were designed by me and sewn without a pattern.

Perhaps not the best way to sew but I have no patience

or skill with using patterns and I learn so much with each project.

We have family pictures coming up in the next month or so and I was inspired by this picture as to how I want the photo shoot to go.

I knew I wanted to make Avery's dress so I sought inspiration.

I got inspiration from all around me not least of which was J. Crew's Wirlwind dress from the summer catalog.

Here's a sneak peek at the finished result.

This dress was a challenge to me in many ways.

I have never taken professional sewing lessons before

and am extremely critical of my work.

I am overall pleased with this dress.

I feel I have come a long way.

Now that I have Avery's dress made I need to figure out what design I want for mine.

Any ideas?

I want all four of us to wear black and white (mostly white) with a splash of color.

I want the clothes to have a light summer feel

like a happy Sunday afternoon.

We will be photographing in a field.

Clothing designing may be uninteresting to some but it's what is on my mind.

I love creating and seeing my creations being put to use.