My first interview!

Hello friends...

My first  interview is here , Janelle of Of Pinks and Fairy Tales had made this.  She is meeting crafty people every wednesday along with the blog hop creating sucess all around the world . I am glad I was one among them. . Check her blog to know more...

Thank you Janelle. Thank you to all who time to read my blog and support me through comments.

Crochet top

I finished this top some time back. I saw this stitch while browsing. It was a free afghan pattern. I like the stitch, so made a top using it.

   I love the way it turned out...

I have made some crochet tops earlier, but this is the first time I making it with sleeves.

I love the scallop edges, so I made it for the neck too...

Thank you for your lovely comments on my last post. It means a lot to me.

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Stencils for fabric painting-Tutorial

Hi friends, I am back with a fun project. If your kids love colors then they would really enjoy doing this.

  

Things required:

• OHP sheet
• OHP marker
• Punch machine
• fabric colors
• sponge
• Scissors or cutter
• Dress material for printing

Step 1:

Draw any simple design in a white paper and trace it in the OHP sheet using OHP marker. I have chosen the traditional mango design. We are going to make holes using punch machine, so mark the points where we have to make holes. The holes must be at even distance, so take care while marking the points. 

  

Step 2:

Make holes using the punching machine along the points marked. 

 Leave some space around the design and cut it.

Your stencil is now ready for painting...

step 3:

Take the required color, load the sponge piece with the color.

Step 4:
Keep the stencil over the cloth, hold it firmly and apply the color slowly over the stencil.

Step 5:
Carefully remove the stencil, you can see the design painted in the cloth.

 Tips: 

• Remove starch from the cloth before painting.
• Try it once or twice in a waste cloth before painting it in your dress material

• Take care while making holes, if the holes are placed very near or very far then, the design will not be clear.
• Always take adequte amount of paint. If not the design will be spoiled. This is what happened to me.

• You can also try with two colors like this

• You can use this method to decorate greeting cards, pot etc

I made top for my daughter with this material.

She was very happy to wear this, since she painted it.

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 Hope you like this. Thanks very much for your comments and support.

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Fabric roses from scraps

We all love roses. Isn't it? I too...this is what we made last week.

Fabric roses from Scraps

Believe me, these roses are made from fabric scraps. 

If you love this and want to make your own, then you will  require  

1. fabric scraps of any length. Cut them 1.5" wide.
2. flower making strings.
3. green tape.
4. matching threads
5. Scissors.
6. sewing machine(not shown in the picture). Just you have to sew a straight line and not more than that.



 procedure...

To make fabric tube:

The main step is to make fabric tube using the scraps. You can do this in two methods. I have explained both the methods, you can follow which ever is easy to you.

Method 1: 

step 1:   

Fold the scrap 1/4 inches on both the sides and press them                                   





 step 2:

Again fold it as shown in the figure and press it.

step 3: 

Sew a straight line along the folded edge. Now the fabric tube is ready to make the rose.

Method 2:

 step 1:

 Fold the scrap and sew a straight line along the edges as shown.

                       

Step 2:

Turn the fabric tube inside out using any sharp objects. Usually I use my knitting needle. 

                          

Step 3:

Press the tube flat and the fabric tube is ready. 

Procedure to make rose

Step 1:

The method is same as used to make roses from satin ribbons.

1. Hold the fabric as shown in the picture.
2. Fold the ends left and right alternatively.
3. Holb the fabric tube firmly and pull only one end of the fabic tube, till you get the shape of the rose.



Step 2:

Cut the remaining fabic tube. Knot it with the matching thread.

Step 3:

1. To make stem, cut the wire to the required length.
2. Tie the wire, with the rose using the matching thread.
3. Wrap the green tape around the wire.

Now the rose is ready to decorate your vase

This rose can be used in many ways. They can used in the neck line in girls tops, to decorate hair clips and so on...You creative ladies will find more to do with this roses.

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Sewing for summer-3

Hello friends, I am back with another pink in sewing for summer series...

 the peasant top

I was looking this, for a long time. when I found a tutorial, I couldn't wait to make one. It just took half an hour to finish it. My daughter is also comfortable with it. Since I am making this for the  first time, I didn't try any variations.

Some eye candies....

clicked during the last visit to my mom's home.

 Hope you enjoy it!

The link to the peasant top tutorial is here. Thank you for the comments and support. The next post describes something to do with scraps, keep watching.

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Sewing for summer-2

Another dress in the series, sewing for summer. Again it is a simple frock in pink. I just love the prints in this material. 

Usually I prefer sleeveless dresses, so this too is with thin shoulder straps decorated with small bows. I have used buttons in contrast color, to enhance its look.

Thank you very much for your comments on the birthday dress. Sorry, I could not respond to your comments immediately, I was been to my mom's home for a while. Now I am back at home, so keep watching for pretty posts.

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Her birthday dress and accessories

We celebrated our daughter's  birthday this week. I am sharing with you the birthday dress and accessories I made for her.

Just have a look on this little princess...

I don't know whether to call this shade as purple or violet, but I love this color. I have used silk cotton and lace material with satin lining for the dress.

Made a small top similar to shrug and a bow to tie at the back.

I did some sequin and beads work in the top.

I made a small bag and hair clip with the remaining  material. She was very crazy to have such a bag. In fact was very happy on her birthday not for chocolates or cake, just for this little bag I made for her.

the hair clip...

Thank you very much for the lovely comments you give me.

They bring a big simle in my face.

Next post is another summer dress...Keep watching!

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