The idea is to take this random and even a little bit quirky assortment of mystery supplies and turn them into something exciting.
Yeah, it’s only taken me about five months to get it all sewn up and blogged. Yikes.
Well, between moving, a series, a huge family vacation and then school starting up again, things have been busy around here. With more moving plans in the near future, I really wanted to tackle this box of supplies and soon!
At first, I wanted to create a brand new, awesome, amazing tutorial for each project. Then, I got real. 🙂 I have been feeling pretty burned out on life lately (see above), and have been in the mood for quick satisfying sews (and no-sews).
You too?
I hope so. Because all this week I will be sharing projects you can whip together in a nap time or less.
Like today’s project!
I grabbed that pile of chiffon first. It was 2 yards worth and so initially I was thinking big. Swim suit cover? scarf? But didn’t get far with that, because I sort of, kind of… despise the print. (cringe)
I hate saying I hate something. It’s not terrible, it just isn’t me. Which I figure is sort of the point of the mystery box. I wasn’t required to use all of the materials, but I was up for the challenge to do it anyway. So, I kept brainstorming…I tried thinking smaller and thought about trying to add a block of chiffon to a knit T-shirt. I just couldn’t find a portion of the fabric that I liked enough to make it work.
Eventually, I thought even smaller. Like little bitty baby bow smaller. 🙂
And now I love it.
I just cut a few rectangular scraps out that I liked and glued them into a bow. The process is similar to making a bow tie, like this one except I just glued it together and added a clip to the back instead of a neck strap.
Actually now that I think of it, a chiffon bow tie would be pretty awesome too…
I used a tube of gold knit fabric from Walmart to cinch the middle. I think it complements the chiffon perfectly.
It’s a little edgy, and trendy but also sweet enough for my baby….who is really starting to grow hair! (excited face)
She still has her preceding hairline in the front, but I can pull the back into a mini pony, which is fun.
Okay! One down, four more days and six more projects ahead. I’ll be sharing new projects each day this week using all the mystery box supplies. See you tomorrow!
P.S. Star onsie shared here and a big thanks to Go To Sew for this fun mystery box challenge!
Those are super adorable. I'm kind of with you on not liking that specific print until it's cut up into bows! What a great idea!
PS. GO for the bow tie! Bow ties are cool!
A ponytail! Did you squeal a little on the inside the first time you realized her hair was finally long enough like I did for my daughter? Okay – so maybe my squeal wasn't on the inside. And hooray for her keeping the bows in her hair! They're adorable – just like your girl.
I don't like that chiffon as a whole either… but as the little bows it's adorable!
I loved it when the daughters' hair grew long enough for bows. =)
You're right, it's so much better in small doses. Whew, that was a close one! 🙂 And sometimes it just takes a few simple projects to get your mojo going.
That said, blogging is tough b/c of the constant pressure to reinvent the wheel. It sounds like you have a LOT going on, so don't worry, we'll be here no matter what! 🙂 Even if it's pictures of your kids in
Thanks Em! I am still on the fence about it. The boys have an overflowing supply of bow ties in their closet and they mostly reach for the ties – at least lately. Hmmm. But a chiffon bow tie might be too awesome to pass up. Decisions, decisions. 🙂
Amy – yes! I can't wait for the front of her hair to grow out too so it doesn't look so mullet-ish ;). It is tons of fun to see her
Love this idea! And the bows turned out absolutely perfect. She is such a cutie!
These are adorable! Although I'm fairly certain my little boy would not agree if I tried to put one in his hair… Ah well! Can't wait to see what else you come up with this week, it sounds like such a fun project 🙂
awww. she looks so cute. And so old!
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