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Free Kitty Sleep Mask Pattern & Last Minute Holiday DIYS

Sewing Patterns December 22, 2016

I have been doing a lot of holiday gift sewing over the last month. I think nearly everyone on my list is getting at least one handmade item!  I’ve really enjoyed doing my gift sewing this year. It gave me an opportunity to branch out a bit from sewing underwear.

This is the first year in a long while I’ve really felt in the holiday spirit. I’m not sure if it’s seeing Isabel’s excitement, or just that I am in a healthier mindset, but I’m really excited for Christmas.

So, I thought I’d share some of the holiday cheer and offer up a FREE Kitty Sleep Mask Sewing Pattern. You can download it from my new pattern shop here: https://www.ohhhlululingerie.com/product/free-kitty-sleep-mask-pdf-sewing-pattern/ . You will be prompted to sign up for an account… don’t worry, it just takes a few seconds, and this way, you will be able to log in and access your pattern, along with any purchases you make from the website at any time.

 

The pattern will walk you through each step of the process, with some tips on using lightweight fabrics like satin and lace overlays. It’s a really quick and easy sew and is perfect for a last minute DIY gift.

Aside from sleep masks, I’ve been making a few other things this holiday season… I’ve become a little addicted to making my FOE sewn NOT tied hair ties, displayed on simple cardstock backings, as well as make-up bags.  I really liked this tutorial from Craftster for making make-up bags. I’ve sewn dozens of these, some for myself, some for sale at Changing of the Garnet, and lots more for gifts!

I’ve made so many things and have a few more gifts left on my to-make list before Sunday. It’s crunch time now!

I hope you enjoy my new FREE pattern and hopefully it will help you with any last minute DIY gifts this Christmas.

Is it over yet?

Uncategorized December 24, 2011
I am officially having a pre-Christmas, pre-move freak out!

I spent most of this morning packing… and just now remembered I have 1 christmas gift to finish sewing and several to wrap. Luckily, the wrapped gifts were all wrapped in haste so I don’t need to worry about making them look pretty at this point… Though I am sure I will go back and add bows and ribbons before the day is through.
Why is it that no matter how much stuff I give to Goodwill, I always feel like I have way too much stuff when it comes time to move. I swear, around here we do a Goodwill run once a month, getting rid of old, unused clothes, dishes, pots, pans, etc. I don’t feel like I shop enough to warrant giving away so much stuff! And still I’d like to get rid of half of what I own.
Yesterday I made marshmallows and hot chocolate mix to add to a couple of my gifts. I have officially decided that I am crazy.


I used Martha Stewart’s recipe for Candy Cane Marshmallows and Vanilla Marshmallows, and a recipe for hot cocoa mix I found here. I used fair trade organic cocoa to make it a little extra special, and added some cinnamon to my mix (because I like it). I’ve never had home made marshmallows before. They are VERY sweet and very tasty and sooooooo melty, ooey, gooey good in mug of hot chocolate! I found some cute printable tabs from Ellinée Blog and Lovely Design’s Blog. I just printed them out, wrote with black fine-tipped marker on them, and tied the tags on with twine. I think they look pretty good (and taste even yummier).

I normally love Christmas, but this year I will be happy when it is over. We have too much crammed in too little time this year. Today we are going to Dan’s brothers, then to my parents, then home, then sleep & wake up, then my parents, then drive to Toronto, then drive back home, them pack, then move… I will be happy when I can focus on one thing at a time! 🙂
Anyway, Merry Christmas to everyone! I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday and gets to spend lots of time with loved ones and good food and all that jazz. I will likely be “out” until our closing date and will be back at that time with lots of pictures of MY Christmas Present – a New (OLD) House!

*I Think Sew* slipper patterns

Uncategorized December 22, 2011
I found http://www.ithinksew.com/ through pinterest and immediately bought about 5 different patterns.

I made up the Kimono Slipper for myself a few weeks ago, and at first was frustrated with the fit. However! With 2 small tweaks, I think I perfected an already adorable, comfortable pattern.

First, I removed 1″ from either side of the “heel” and inserted 1 2″ piece of stretchy ribbing. Second, I reinforced along the top with a piece of sturdy, 1/4″ elastic, pulled taught and zig-zagged on. This created a “Smocked” effect on the back, but allows the slipper to stretch on your foot, while the elastic holds it on tight. I HIGHLY recommend doing this if you make these slippers. I found, when I made them as it, they were either TOO tight, or falling off my foot. I found that this was the best method for making the slipper the most comfortable and wearable.
On the moccasin slipper, I added a cased-elastic along the heel to hold the slipper on snug. I also experimented with just adding a piece of elastic along the back. Both of these methods work, but I found that the method above was the most comfortable.
I appliqued non-skid “hearts” to the soles of all of the slippers. Over all they were very easy to make and cute to wear! I am definitely going to be making more of these.

Getting Excited!

Uncategorized December 19, 2011

PHEW! I am exhausted! But I feel accomplished.

More orders will be going out on Monday and I finally am almost done my Christmas Crafting. I made my nieces Dress-Up Tutu’s (I kind of want one!) last night out of about 10 yards of tulle each. Aren’t they fun? Wouldn’t you like to frolic and spin in one of these? I know I would.

Remember all of the hand-embellished linens I got from my mother-in-law? They have found new life as heirloom cushion covers. They are made out of 2 pillow cases with crocheted lace trim, embroidered placemats, handkerchiefs, and handmade doilies. I’ve combined the handiwork of myself, Dan’s Great-Aunt, and his Grandmother. I am really in love with these. I hope the recipients like them as much as I do.
I made them envelope style with bridal buttons up the back. I have about 35 buttons to sew on tonight so I will keep this breif…

Knife Edge, envelope pillows are very simple to make and do not require a pattern – you can find simple tutorials for them online, or just wing-it (my method).

Christmas Crafting…

Uncategorized December 14, 2010

Every year I plan on making a whole bunch of gifts… and this year I’ve actually done it! The last thing I have to do is something for my Grandma!

On my gift list are chunky knitted socks, polka dot lingerie set, and fabric flower broach! I have two more gifts that I can’t post because of prying eyes.

I am super happy with these fabric flower broaches! My mom stopped by for coffee this morning (the weather was way too bad for her to get to work), and I gave her one made of Candice Olsen drapery fabrics – grey silk with rhinestones and silk velvet with a burnt out lattice design. I should have photographed it! Or I should just make another one for me!

Tomorrow will be an Ohhh Lulu sewing day… today, I am winding down making dinner for when Dan gets home, Chicken breasts, turnip and carrots! Yummy.