// Project #8 T-Shirt Recycle / Scarf//

One of my most favorite Old Navy T-shirts got some random holes in it. I was very disappointed until I saw this super easy tutorial on Pinterest.  I came home from work today and made it in about 20 minutes.  I love how it turned out!

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As you can see the instruction are almost too easy.  In case you want to make it, I recommend cutting each section approx 1/2” apart.

// Project #7 Cell Phone Case//

My daughter received a Firefly cell phone for Christmas.  She has been very responsible, but a boy took her phone and threw it and the face plate cracked and fell off, we found 2 of the pieces and it is now taped together.  My husband had wanted me to make a case, so I did (a little too late). 

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Cell Case

I changed a few things when I made mine today.  As the phone was smaller, I used a larger seam allowance.  I did not use a coordinating color, but I trimmed the front with a piece of bias tape.  I also used fleece instead of batting and it will have a carabiner on it to attach to her jeans.

So here is my case.  

// Project #6 Knit Scarf//

I have been wanting to try this scarf for awhile.  I had a piece of white textured knit in my fabric stash so I figured I’d use it before investing any money in a new piece of fabric. I made the scarf as directed but wasn’t real trilled with how big/thick it turned out, so I trimmed mine down and I like it much better.

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Picture one is my finished project as instructed and picture 2 is my version.  I’m not too sure I’m crazy about it being white, so I may dye it.  If so, I’ll post a revised version.

// Project #5 Bleach Pen T-Shirts//

This morning I took out one of my favorite long sleeve v-necks from Old Navy and discovered it had a bleach mark on it.  I remembered pinning this DIY project just a day or so ago.  Normally, I would have been devastated, because that’s how I roll.

BUT, I knew I could fix this problem and still be able to wear the shirt!!

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My finished project and my new old or old new shirt!!

It’s funny how bleach on black turns red, not what I expected…but I like it.

// Project #4 Hemmed Jeans//

I will NEVER hem jeans any other way.  This is genius.

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Pinned and ready to sew

Here is my finished product, I was so pleased, I was smiling while ironing!!

From a distance you can not even tell I hemmed these and without cutting the jeans.

Close-up you can kinda see where the alteration was made.  

The best part, these are for my friend’s daughter, and if she gets taller, I can just take out the stitching and iron and they will be as good as new!  

// Project #3 Roller Shades//

My husband wanted me to make curtains for the new theatre room.  I have seen fabric covered roller shade tutorials before but never had a place to hang that type of curtain.  I wanted something no frills and so I decided this was the place to use the fabric covered roller shade.

Along with this tutorial I also used this website.

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My finished project!

My husband picked out the fabric, it’s his theatre room after all.

It’s hard to get a feel for what the fabric looks like because it it black on black.  I trimmed it with velvet ribbon.  

// Project #2 Christmas Shirt//

Pinned 8 days ago and immediately fell in love.  I have cut the ribbon and chose my button.  I need to buy the shirt.  Let’s see how long this one takes me.

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11/20 Sent my hubby to Walmart to pick up a tshirt, he got distracted and came home with nothing :( Oh well, maybe I’ll stop and pick one up at Joann’s or Walmart on my way home tomorrow.  I really want to have this done by Dec 1…that’s my goal.

12/3 purchased and washed the shirt…my daughter chose black.  I will most like finish this long awaited project tomorrow!  Pretty excited actually :)

12/4 Well here it is…finished product.  I think it turned out really great!

// Project #1 TV Tray Pressing Table//

Pinned 8 weeks ago and I made my version approx a month ago.

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The original tutorial has the top stapled on, but I wanted to put my own spin on it.  

I made it with a drawstring to tie onto the tray table (table can still be used as intended) and I can also use it flat on a table top. 

I am always pinning sewing and craft projects...these are the ones I actually do!