Category Archives: up-cycle

Sewing for Little Bit

Posted on March 21, 2011 by sewtheday

I’ve been sewing like made to get things ready for our trip. I made two small Peek-A-Boo bags today to hold a couple of toys for the plane ride. Little Bit picked out the lady bug fabric himself. :) I’d … Continue reading →

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Travel Things

Posted on March 17, 2011 by sewtheday

We are getting ready to take a very long flight and I’ve been making little things for Little Bit to have for the trip. I had a little fabric left from making Little Bit’s napkins and table cloth that I’d … Continue reading →

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Busy Busy Busy!

Posted on March 17, 2011 by sewtheday

I know I haven’t done a real update in weeks…sorry. I’ve been up to my eyeballs in Astronomy, Environmental Health, and Biology… my university courses for this semester. Papers, tests, and now midterms. Ugh! I have managed to get a … Continue reading →

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Yesterday’s Sweater

Posted on March 5, 2011 by sewtheday

Totally Kids Times wrote a sweet little piece titled Yesterday’s Sweater which showcased items made from upcycled sweaters! I’m very honored that they included a couple of my hats! Thanks Totally Kids Times! I wanted to share a How To … Continue reading →

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The Week in Wool – 5

Posted on February 20, 2011 by sewtheday

Not much wool this week, I’ve been crocheting like mad though. I did finished a little stuffed bunny made from upcycled cashmere and one purple cashmere hat. I think she has the sweetest little face. :) She’s made from the … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday – Bunny

Posted on February 16, 2011 by sewtheday

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Week in Wool – 4 Owl Plushies

Posted on February 14, 2011 by sewtheday

Sorry… I’m running a little late with this. We’ve all been sick for a week and Little Bit has had it pretty bad with double ear infections. This week I finished 4 owl plushies I’ve been working on for about … Continue reading →

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The Week in Wool – 2

Posted on January 30, 2011 by sewtheday

Here are this weeks recycled wool and cashmere sweater projects. These two black cashmere hats are 3-6 month sized, each with a small appliqued lambswool star, pink and blue respectively. This ManiMina Elfin Earflap Hat is hot pink wool/angora blend … Continue reading →

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More Pointy Hats!

Posted on January 10, 2011 by sewtheday

I finished up a couple more upcycled sweater hats over the weekend! I’m not really a pink person, but this pink stripe really spoke to me. I think it would be perfect for Valentine’s Day or spring pictures in a … Continue reading →