Sunday, June 5, 2011

Short Work

The title may not be as witty as I thought, but it is past my bedtime.

I am up late because I am super exited about the shorts that I have been making lately.

And by lately I mean yesterday and today.

Here are the ones I made earlier today.



The shorts are super comfy and I was really happy with how they turned out, except the stitching shows wicked bad (I don't use the word wicked enough anymore- I must be losing touch with my New England up-bringing).  
Oh, and I haven't added a waist yet. I was too busy wearing them :)

I made a second pair tonight. This pair I made for 2 reasons.
1. I really need shorts
2. I have this awesome fabric I bought on clearance forever ago and I want to make some shorts with it, but I want them to come out really good.

So I have been practicing. I haven't got the waist part down yet :(

The second pair I made tonight I made from a button down shirt. I think they came out pretty cool (except for the waist).




These pants have the buttons down one side and a pocket in the front and back. I sewed the button down part closed so there wouldn't be any gaps and such showing off my undies.

Any who. That is what I have been up to the last few days.

When I haven't been working on shorts, I have been getting some stuff together because I will be a vendor at the next Sample Sunday at Prairieland Herbs in Woodward, IA. I am super excited and a little nervous. I am going to be selling:
Vinyl Record Bowls and Cups




 Recycled Journals- The journal covers are made from the vinyl record covers.







Granola Notes- Blank note cards made from Sunbelt granola bar boxes and old calendars and maps.





I will also have some felt flowers and a chaotic mix of some other goodies, but I am trying to focus (for my first time anyway) on just a few of the items I make. 

If you live in the central Iowa area and are looking for something to do, stop on by Prarieland Herbs on June 12th for their Sample Sunday! 


4 comments:

  1. I love those shorts! And I'm quite happy that I'm not the only one who ever thought of cutting up cereal packaging and selling note cards.

    Good luck on Sunday!

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  2. Thanks! If you will be at Cafe Diem on Wednesday, i will see you there :)

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  3. You are awesome!! Please come visit soon!

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  4. Thanks Michelle :) How far are you from the AF marathon (Dayton OH)? I probably won't run it (injuries and lack of getting my butt in gear), but I still plan to go cheer Yvonne on. Thinking of driving so I may swing by.

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