Make a NEW Skirt from Jeans and an old skirt

I have been going through my clothes and came across a favorite skirt that was too small around the waist, and pants that fit really strange. You know what I'm talking about, those pants that when you bend over and your back side shows. SO I decided this could be fixed by combining the two together.

Get your pants and cut off the legs, as if you were turning them into really short shorts. Then cut up the inseam and even out your cut, now it should look like a mini skirt. Then get your skirt and cut from the top down until its top and the jean bottom is roughly the same width. Then, with your jeans right side out, slide your inside out skirt over the top of the jeans. Make sure both RIGHT sides of the fabric are against each other, then sew. You will be sewing together the bottom of the jeans to the top of the skirt.  Then ta-da, you are finished. If you would like you can sew a top seam along the jeans if you would like, I did and it seemed to take away some of the flair. But here you go, you now have a new skirt.

Perfect Gift For Someone Turning 21

My sister recently turned 21. We do not drink, but still wanted to embrace her new milestone in life. So we decided to do something fun and crazy.

Here is the card

Here is Red Vines, with the Liquor-ish paper taped to it.

And then get you some IBC Root-BEER  and your done.

 I forgot to get a picture of it all together so I stole this from my sisters Facebook page.

You may notice this is cream soda and not root beer, well there are only so many gas station options at 12am when we were purchasing and delivering these.
Not that great of a picture but it all comes together pretty well.

How To Make a Infant/Toddler Dress Form.

I have been making infant and toddler dresses and have been really wanting a Dress Form to take pictures, but they cost an arm and a leg. Because I do not have any extra limbs to spare, I decided to make my own. As I was walking down the garden section at Wal Mart, I stopped at the Folding Garden Fence, and I discovered how I was going to make my dress form. 

You will need:

8' H x 10' W Folding Garden Fence for $4 

Wire or Zip ties

Wire Hanger

Wire Cutters.

Using your wire cutter remove 3 sections

Using your wire cutters Clip off the wire that is sticking out.

You may want to file the edge if you will be working with very sensitive fabric.

 Place two of the fence pieces flat on each other.

 Starting at the bottom(in the picture) start wrapping your wire around...

  until you get 3/4s of the way to the top(in picture)

It will look something like this.

Continue this step until all three sides are connected.

Now you are going to get your wire and start wrapping the tops together.(Sorry this is my finished Dress Form so yours will not have the large hanger wire in it) There is no real rhyme or reason to how I wired the top but just make sure it is nice a secured and it all comes together. 

Next Grab your hanger and fish it down through the top of the form. 

Now just wrap the hook or the hanger around the fence portion. Make sure its tight and doesn't move around.

Turn the feet up.

And then it should look like this

And now it is ready to rock any infant or toddler dress.

5 Ways To Use Lighter Fluid

 As a mommy there are some cleaning product that you have to have around the house at all times. Lighter fluid is one of the. It can remove so much. I first learned of lighter fluids awesomeness when I worked at an optical shop.  We would use lighter fluid to remove so many things off of peoples glasses. I have recently began using lighter fluid for all sorts of reasons so I thought I would share some of the household cleaning that lighter fluid can help with.

1. Removes paint from glasses or windows
2. Removes Hairs spray for glasses or bathroom window
3. Removes Stickers from smooth surfaces
4. Removes Band-Aid Residue from skin. Be sure to wash skin thoroughly with soapy water after. 
5. Starts fire.

These are just a few uses, comment if you know other uses for lighter fluid.

Tips To Help Make A Enjoyable Trip with Toddlers

 I recently took a 14 hour trip with my three children ages 3, 2, 7mths. I began looking around the internet to figure out what I could do to entertain m kids and could really find anything for my age of kids, so I figured I would let you know what I did that helped us out on our trip.
  

1. Stops. Make sure you make stops that allow them to run around and get out some energy, maybe have them do this right before there normal nap time.
2. Snacks - a variety is sometimes very exciting for the kids. I had Cheese, Cheetos, Fruit Snacks. WARNING-Sugar may not be the kind of snack you want to give your kids.
3. DVD Player - Pick movie you know they will watch or haven't seen in a while. If you are going to buy new movies, save them for your trip. This will help a lot!!
4. Dollar store toys-Give them a gift,which is a toy from the dollar store, when ever they begin getting rowdy.
5. Naps -Make sure if you are driving through your kids normal nap time make sure they nap, turn off the DVD player and give them a blanket
6. Bring a blanket.
7. Favorite Stuffed animal/Doll. May help keep them calm
8. Music. I got Disney music. My daughter and son loved singing along. 

If there is anything you do to make traveling with toddlers easier, please comment below.

My Etsy Shop is have a Baby Hat Sale!!! 50% OFF!!!

I figure it is about time to have a sale on my Etsy. So I decided to Put my Baby Hats/Beanies on SALE for 50% OFF!!! The prices have already been adjusted in my shop.

Here are some of my hats Check out my Etsy Shop to see more of my products.

Tips To Make Your Long Drive Enjoyable!!

My husband and I recently returned from a much needed, week long vacation to San Antonio, which is a 14 hour drive from where we live. This made me wonder, "what will we do to stay wake." So I started brainstorming and looking at other blogs and this is what I came up with

1. Stress Free List. Before the trip, make a list of ALL the stressful things that your spouse and you should try to avoid talking about on the trip. This will help you both to avoid touchy subjects that may stress out one another. After all a vacation is supposed to be a stress free thing.
2. Read a book. My husband and I dont read books, BUT we did decided to try this out. It was super fun. We found movie that was originally a book, 'I am number four'. This way we could watch the movie later and be a critic. ;)
3. Questions. Find questionnaires to ask each other-Or you could make them up. I went through some many sites and just took their questions. Of course some of them are the same but, hey, it was kinda fun to quiz your spouse and see if they remembered the answer.
4. Find all 50 states license plates game. I found this game from Dating Divas Blog. This was super fun I printed one out for the trip there and one for the way back. My husband got really into this.
5. Get FUN music. I went through my music and my husband went through his and we chose songs we would like to listen to. This way we would both be able to listen to what we wanted. I was able to listen to my late 80's and 90's music. It was super fun to be a kid again.
6. Comfy Clothes. Make sure you travel in comfy but nice clothes. This way you will still feel nice, or for me still feel pretty, but comfy. 
7. Snacks. Make sure you don't just have candy or just veggies. Make sure you have a nice mix of snacks. My husbands personal favorite, Slim Jim's and m&m's. 

  

These games and tips will really help will your drive looks like this.

Wrapping Paper Storage Container Made From Lemonade Containers

I go through tons of lemonade containers and I have finally decided how I can use them. So here is how to make a Wrapping Paper Storage Container

So Get you 5 Containers, Mine are Lemonade and Kool-aid containers but you could use Formula Containers or #10 Cans, You will need more #10 cans though, but, on the upside it will fit more wrapping paper.

Using a can opener, Take the bottoms off of 4 of the 5 containers.

They will look like this.

Get some Duct Tape and tape two containers together.

It will look like this. Continue taping them together.  

MAKE SURE THE CONTAINER THAT STILL HAS THE BOTTOM, IS TAPED ON THE BOTTOM

Here is what they look like after they are all taped together.

Stand it up and put a lid on it.

This will hold 4, 70sqft rolls

You can decorate the container however you wish. You can use a fun duct tape, wrapping paper or just leave it, it is up to you!!! Have fun!!!

FAQ

Who are you?

                I am a wife to an amazing husband, of 6years, who has been pushing me for years to start sewing for other people. I am also a mother of 3 children, a 4 year old girl, a 2.5 year old boy, and a 6mth old girl.Sewing has always been a passion of mine.

How do you find time to sew?

                As a mother of 3 children, I sew during my children’s naptime and sometimes in the evening. I do make motherhood a priority, and sewing is a side hobby. I get about 4hrs of sewing a day.

What are your credentials?

                I have been sewing for 10 years. I used to sew church dresses for myself at a young age. in the last 7 years I began making designing and making prom dresses, bridesmaid’s dresses, flower girl dresses, Halloween costumes and have also made simple products such as aprons, skirts, etc.

How do I purchase a product from you?

                You can order my product in many ways. You can message me though my Facebook Page and tell me what product you would like. You can comment below the picture of the product you wish to purchase. You can write on my wall and tell me the desired product and general fabric design/print.

You can also email me at foreversewcute@hotmail.com.

How much are your products?

All of my product prices are listed in the description, if not feel free to message me.

How do I know when I will get my product?

                Orders will be done on a first come first serve basis. When you place your order I will give you a rough time frame or possibly an order number, meaning how many orders I have in front of you.  If you want to purchase a custom order, such as a dress, romper, bag, this order is subjected to be taking about 2 weeks-4 weeks depending on complexity. I can usually complete a product in 1 week. Any of my “main” baby products will automatically be moved to the front of the pile, as these are quicker products and I am more familiar with making them.

Can you make custom products?

                I have my own products that I make but I also am whiling to make some custom orders. I have done custom products and do welcome them. You will need to message me a picture of the desired custom product and I will evaluate it and see if it is a product I can make for you. I will message you and give you a yes/no and a price guess-tamation.  Yes that is a word. 

What if I need a product in one week?

                 If you need a product within a week of your order, you can pay a fee to move your product to the front of the pile. The fee will be based on complexity. For example, Car seat covers $3 fee,  Dress $10-$20 fee.

If I already have an order in, can I request another product?

                You can add to an order, but if the product will take longer than a week for me to make, it will have to wait till I have completed the other orders in front of you.

What if you get too many orders?

                If I continue getting swamped with orders, I will be receiving help from my sister who taught me how to sew. And I am hoping to add her on as a partner.

New Projects

It was been a while since I have updated my blog. I have been keeping busy with orders, and I thought I would share some of the recent projects with you.

I was asked to make the dress on the right. The dress on the left is the result

This dress is a Easter dress I made for my daughter.

I made this nursing cover for my cousin. She wanted a cover that wrapped completely around. This cover has elastic around the top. This allows you to peek in when needed but also gives you privacy from others that may come up behind you while nursing. You can purchase this Nursing cover for $18. Just post a comment on my FaceBook page

I have been making a matching Bundle Set for my sister. I will post pictures as soon as it is finished.

Toliet Paper Solution

Many mothers have experienced the following scenario. Your kid is too quiet, you hear the toilet lid slam and you start running to the bathroom. These thoughts cross your mind; how much toilet paper was used, was the toilet flushed, is the toilet going to over flow, etc.

With my new idea I have been able to show my daughter and son how much toilet paper to use.

 All you need is and old Kleenex box and toilet paper

Take off some square and fold them. I use four squares, you can use how many 

 Fold your paper up as if it were one square

Place it in your empty Kleenex box

Place it in your bathroom

You could use Kleenex for this instead but using toilet paper is simply cheaper.

My 10 Tips To Make Laundry Easier

Laundry sometimes seems like a never ending chore but I have found a few things that make laundry easier for me and maybe they will help you out.
  

1. Prepare two specific days a week for laundry (Mine are usually Tuesday and Friday) Try not to run errands on these days.This will ensure that you wont ever have more than 3 or four load.
2. The day before "laundry day," gather all the dirty clothes throughout your house and take it to your laundry room. 
3. Sort your clothes the day before.
4. Make sure your house is clean before washing clothes.
5. When removing your clothes, turn them right side out at that moment. This will save tons of time when it comes to folding or hanging
6. Spot treat clothes as stains occur. Use a Stain Magnet(Click the link to see my tutorial) to remind you of when you have stained clothing in the washer.
7. When washing clothes set a timer or listen for the bell on your dryer, this way you can get your clothes in out and on there way.
8. Have a specific place to put your laundry, I use my dinner table, this forces me to complete the laundry before dinner time. 
9. I fold/hang clothes after it is all out of the dryer but some people suggest hanging and folding laundry as the clothes come out of the dryer, but whatever works for you.
10. Have a clean laundry basket for each member of your family. This way, when sorting your clean clothes, you can just throw each family members clothes into their basket, then fold or hang them up from there.

 NOTE: If you are washing dress shirts, or other easily wrinkled clothes,  you may want to lay those out flat, straight from the dryer

 If you have any things that you do to make laundry easier, comment below, I would love to hear them

Don't Hit the Butterflies

Don't Hit the Butterflies!! 

So Fast, Fun and Easy!!

To get started:

I printed the Bee's pictures from my CD that I've referred to in the past. I got the Butterflies from online. My husband refs High School football sometimes and has all the fun flags that I use, But just a normal Bean bag would work too. I write songs on the back of the Bees, but not the butterflies. I lay all the bugs scattered on the floor far enough apart that there is empty space between the bugs. 

How to play:

Tell the kids "throw the flags at the Bees, but not the Butterflies." If it lands on a butterfly or just empty space, the kid passes the flag to the next kid to try until a Bee is hit then sing the song on the back!! The twist of the Butterflies and empty space is to allow room for error so more kids get a turn. Remove the Bees as they land on them, but keep the Butterflies on the floor so the game gets a little harder-I save the older kids for the last few tries and tell them "its really hard now I need my need my older boys!" They love that. Its that easy!!

Hints:

I assemble the bugs differently for Senior and Junior primary since they are different ages. I reassemble the bugs after awhile, too.  

It doesn't have to be Butterflies and Bees. Just pick something you want to hit (like bugs or weeds)  and something you don't want to hit (like birds or flowers)

Lego Earrings - My Creation

I was looking through all me earrings and I have at least 10 stud earrings. As I am a mommy toys seem to mix with many things I do.  I found something to do with them.

I  found some legos for $1 at Wal Mart

I got my earrings

Get your stud pieces and....

put some hot glue into back of the stud ...

and stick the ball of the earring into the hot glue.

Then Ta-Da!!!

  

You have earrings 

 

These studs will be able to fit into the back of any lego so you can change them up.

I figure these earring are a little bit more fun for teenagers or kids but I really like how they turned out.

Let me know what you think!!