Name Tag Swap

Let's get back to some regular blogging, eh? Today's post is a bit of a feature on a fellow blogger I "met" through a name tag swap. Rachel of House of Pinheiro has been instrumental in planning meet ups for sewists in and around London. For those unable to travel such a distance, she hosted a name tag swap where sewists from around the world could sign up, be assigned a partner, then create a one of a kind name tag for said partner. Here's more info on this year's swap and the meet up. 

I was paired up with Sarah of Sew New. She was strictly a 'follow the pattern' kind of gal until she started exploring my blog. Since then she's done at least 2-3 different types of refashions, her most recent, 'skinnifying' a pair of jeans :). My second ever attempt at using a pattern was also inspired by Sarah, though I'm not sure I've been as successful as her. Let's just say that picking patterns and learning how to make the adjustments for my body will take time and practice...oh, and more patience than I have! Just check out some of the dresses Sarah's made if you want an example of how its done: here and here are a couple of my favorites.

Let's get down to the name tags...I started out with this pile of thrifted sewing notions. The embroidered velvet border, the super wide bias tape, button, and thread are all second hand, with the embroidery floss being bought new.

I used the flower-embroidered piece for the back of the name tag, the black bias tape for the front, floss to embroider her name, a denim strap removed from a refashioned pair of jeans as a means of attachment and tried making a kitty face on the button with my yellow thread...that was tricky and I guess it came out okay. Sarah has a cat, so I thought why not personalize beyond just her name ;).

I received my tame tag from Sarah, as well, and here it is! Complete with a braided lanyard so I can wear it around my neck...guess I should have thought of that! The one I made is more like a luggage tag or something. I love the star patterned fabric she used and though its not pictured, theres a pocket on the back of the name tag that I could slip business cards into :). Love it!!! Thanks so much, Sarah.

Peace,
Andrea

A Month in Instagram Pics

Ceiling lamp in my grandparents' home

Capturing my shadow

Florals make me happy

Tree not ready to bloom

Sunset at the lake

Thrift score

Shoes (of 3 nieces)

Thrifted floral + cutoffs

Tiramisu gelato @ Amorino

Selfie fail with one of my besties

Typical Andre

From an unexpected visit to my hometown in Michigan to a visit from one of my best friends from college upon our return, this past month has been non-stop and full of really great moments. Here are just a few that I documented on my public Instagram account (found here) and my private one. Hope you take time to enjoy and document (in some way) all of the little moments...

Peace,
Andrea

Catching up...sort of

Hi there.

Me-made outfit: Day 22 - refashioned tee to cardigan with a tank, skinnies, and my new floral flats.

I've been sorta busy...sickness has been floating around my sis and bro-in-law's house these past two weeks...

Me-made outfit: Day 23 - refashioned t-shirt with black maxi and thrifted belt.

so getting pictures, doing refashions, and posting them has been a bit difficult.

This is my attempt at catching up...a little.

As you can see, I did a quick and easy refashion on a t-shirt passed down by my sis-in-love.

I turned it into a workout tank. Speaking of workouts...mine are suffering :-/.

This is a dress I thrifted before heading to MI. I wore it memorial day with a pair of thrifted red shoes I found while out with my sister. She's my thrifting buddy :).

For another quick and easy refashion, I took this thrifted men's shirt that had discolored white stripes.

Before leaving home, I made it into a skirt, then after washing it, found that it discolored even more. So, while here in MI I dyed it with denim blue.

And here's how I'm wearing it today :).

I plan on making up for all of the days missed, as I want to complete my #mmmay14 pledge. But that will come with time and opportunity. But, I do now have internet, so that'll make posting a bit easier ;). Just bear with me...

Peace,

Andrea