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<span style="font-size: large;">I've been in self quarantine for a month now! However, I did go to the Post Office two times because I sold a couple of aprons and I mailed out a homemade face mask to my niece. She is still working and needed one.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My husband and I are getting take out food from local restaurants to help support them. It's funny because the HEB president suggested doing that because the grocery stores are so over whelmed so it gives them a break. At least we can go for a drive while staying in the car to get food. A good way to get out of the house without actually getting out, still practicing the social distancing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's sort of a pain because I have to wipe down everything with Clorox wipes and put the food on plates instead of eating right out of the packaging. And who else is wiping down all the groceries with Clorox before putting them away?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was not happy with our post office. They had markers down every 6 feet, but a lot of good that does when people walk in through the door right next to one of the markers. What the hell??? They should do like HEB and have one door for for the entrance and the other door for the exit. Have some kind of flow. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ok I'm getting my ranting out because this whole mess is getting to me. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I am making art journal pages regularly probably the only thing keeping me sane. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The first thing I want to do when this is over is go to the beach! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <b>Make a simple pattern out of paper to use as a guide to cut out the material. </b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Cut 2 pieces of fabric at 8 x 10 inches. Cotton fabric is a good choice, blue jean fabric, dish cloth fabric are other good choices as well.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Sew about 1/4 of an inch from the edge.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Flip open and lay your string or seam binding along the edge and pin down. As shown above.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Then pin the other two strings at a 1/4 inch from the bottom edge.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">You can use string, elastic, shoe strings, draw strings or even make your own by cutting strips of fabric to make a tie.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I used seam binding because that is what I had. I did not want to go to the store to buy elastic because of the stay at home order.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">So I highly suggest using what supplies you have at home.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Look at the top photo to see the dash marks on the paper pattern to give you an idea of where to sew this last seam.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">If you were careful while sewing the strings it should come out ok.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">If not then you have to rip. LOL</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Lets hope not!</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Now make the folds or pleats.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Measure one inch from the top edge and mark with a pencil on both sides.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">This mark will give you the point to grab the fabric to make the fold.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Fold over toward yourself about a half inch or so and pin down. I like to iron the folds in place before I sew.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">You can sew the opening down or leave open to place a filter inside the mask for added protection.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I heard vacuum cleaner bags made great filters. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Cut down to fit inside. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">These homemade mask do not protect you from the corona virus!</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I do not make any medical claims.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I made these for some local nurses to use over their N95 mask.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">There is a run on Etsy to buy these homemade mask as well.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I have chosen to give mine away instead of selling them.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I made a youtube video to show you how to make a Face Mask.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Here is the link to my video on YouTube</span></b></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">I'm staying busy making art because I really don't feel like doing much else. The art that I want to make is just for fun, like these two silly cats in my art journal.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"> I don't feel like sewing any aprons for my Etsy shop. I don't feel like making anything for sale.</span></div>
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I really hope everyone in the USA is taking this seriously. I keep seeing these people in mass gatherings on the beaches among other places that I've seen on the news. It's such nonsense! It's kinda making me mad. All this craziness is making me crazy!</div>
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Wake up people! Stay at home!</div>
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But I know I should not preach, and I won't. </div>
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So I'm taking this time to figure out what I want to do with my Etsy shop, with my art, with my life. I just can't see pushing my aprons in these times. </div>
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I know this will pass and we are all in this together. </div>
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Just taking one day at a time.</div>
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Trying to stay sane and healthy.</div>
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Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06795661836182705966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362229720178386717.post-7397931293329172102020-03-19T14:59:00.001-05:002020-03-19T15:14:21.245-05:00Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass but learning to dance in the rain.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I started a mixed media art journal at the beginning of the year, like I always do. Then because of some madness on my part I decided to film myself working in it for my <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9FGDiRXnj0Mvyz5QJw1ACA?view_as=subscriber" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a></b>. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I'm doing a four part series on easy ways to make backgrounds for an art journal.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The second video is how to make a collage background. The picture above is how it eventually turned out. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">With all the craziness going on I felt an uplifting quote was what we all need. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I'm trying to stay positive even though I freak out at least once a day, but then I go do some art and I feel better again. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is the link for <a href="https://youtu.be/WDU2H_u4-h0" target="_blank">How to make a collage background</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hugs to everyone, and stay home #flattenthecurve.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Next idea is quite obvious....start <b>spring cleaning</b>, <b>disinfecting</b>, because I'm sure you bought a multi-pack of Clorox disinfecting wipes, so use them. Don't stop there. Wash pillows, blankets and items that have not been used in awhile. Start to <b>declutter closets, drawers</b>, go through your clothes and start a donation box, get rid of clothes that you have not worn in a year.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Clean out the laundry room, rearrange your pantry, vacuum under the fridge and under or behind the washer and dryer. Wipe down blinds, clean windows all those things you hate to do. Do them now!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Oh and here is something I will definitely be doing and that's <b>polishing my grandma's silverware.</b> I couldn't use mine the other day for a family get- together because they were all tarnished. I might even pull my husband in to help me with that chore.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you have any <b>hobbies</b> that you have not done in awhile now is the time to get back into them. Of course hobbies that don't involve crowds, but things like reading a novel, scrapbooking, painting, sewing, cooking, gardening, learning something new.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Weed the flower bed or lawn. Get the kids involved in that. Give them a plot to work on....I'm sure they will love that. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Meditate</b>, learn if you don't know how. There are tons of meditation apps out there. I use Insight Timer. It's free. I love it.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Just get <b>creative</b>. I don't think we should panic.... stay busy, relax, write letters, talk to people on the phone, stay in touch with loved ones.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I know I feel better when I have a plan. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Take care everyone.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Hugs and lots of love.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">PS I hope you liked my bluebonnet photos. All taken with my iPhone. The first one is a live shot with the bounce effect.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06795661836182705966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362229720178386717.post-23480604408028374932020-02-26T15:02:00.001-06:002020-02-26T15:02:57.213-06:00Sew With Me: Pink Polka Dot Full Apron<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1TYC4Y1sYEw" width="480"></iframe><br />
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Here it is.... as promised, the 2nd part of the video I did for my YouTube channel. I hope you enjoy it. It was a lot of work and I know I'm learning the ropes. I'm not sure how many more sewing videos I'll be doing. I'm thinking I'll switch gears and do some artsy, crafty video's next.<br />
This video's intention was not so much a thorough step by step instruction video on how to sew the apron but more of sew along. While there are some tips for sewing especially for a beginner, it's mostly meant to give a peek into my process and my creative life.<br />
As always thanks for watching and enjoy.<br />
<br />Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06795661836182705966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362229720178386717.post-28341348098987141852020-02-16T17:18:00.000-06:002020-02-18T11:46:26.737-06:00How To Sew A Ruffle On An Apron<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here is another video from my YouTube channel. I'm trying to learn how to edit the video's so bare with me on this one. I'm enjoying it and it's addicting but also very tedious.<br />
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This video only shows how to sew a ruffle for the apron.<br />
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<i><b>Here are some tips that I use when making a ruffle for anything. </b></i><br />
<i><b>Decide the width and always allow for the hem. </b></i><br />
<i><b>I usually make mine at least four inches wide.</b></i><br />
<i><b>Then decide the length by measuring the area you want to place a ruffle and then at least times it by half.</b></i><br />
<i><b>In other words if the bottom of my apron is 30 inches wide then the ruffle should be at least 45 inches wide. This is just easy to work with. You can always make it longer but if you double it....it becomes very hard to sew. </b></i><br />
<i><b>Next I always hem the ruffle first thing, before I sew the gathering stitches on the apron. Don't hem the sides until you sew it on the apron.</b></i><br />
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I'm working on another video showing the complete process of sewing an apron.<br />
I will post it here when I finish and can get it on my channel. It's taking me a lot longer to edit then I thought. I've been working on it for about two weeks. I have to be careful because of my shoulder, so I have to take a lot of breaks. Plus I can only look at the screen for about two hours a day then I get sick of it.<br />
Hope you enjoy it!<br />
Hugs,<br />
Charlotte<br />
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<br />Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06795661836182705966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362229720178386717.post-69954517917853818002020-01-31T16:04:00.001-06:002020-02-16T14:23:29.738-06:00How To Make A Valentines Card<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ws78ALjDxFw" width="480"></iframe><br />
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Hi all! I started a youtube channel! I know, what am I thinking????, but so far it's been fun.<br />
I'm learning how to edit and talk in front of a camera. EEK!<br />
This is actually my fourth video not counting the one I did 6 years ago and thought "Oh no this is too much work".<br />
I'm just thinking I'll record me while I'm sewing, crafting or painting.<br />
So we will see how it goes.<br />
Thanks for watching and if you like subscribe.<br />
Hugs,<br />
Charlotte<br />
<br />Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06795661836182705966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362229720178386717.post-34389971017613610442020-01-21T17:05:00.000-06:002020-02-16T14:23:57.852-06:00Big Bend National Park TexasAs you might know, (because I wrote about it here), I had breast cancer. I say had because I've been good for 2 years. I hate those words breast cancer! Nothing is more devastating then hearing you have it. I am lucky. They found it early and I did not have to go through chemo, but I did have the lumpectomy and rounds and rounds of radiation. Now for five years I'm on a drug called Tamoxifen. The side effects suck but at least I didn't have to go through chemo. Now I just live in fear of it coming back.<br />
So I'm kinda of weird now. I mean it changed me. I don't think anyone can be diagnosed with cancer and not have it change you. One thing that has changed for me is I don't do anything I don't want to do. I let things go and stuff just does not need to be perfect...... I think that's a good thing.<br />
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I'm also doing more of what I want to do. I'm not saying that my life before I didn't get to do what I wanted, because that's not true. I <b>had </b>and <b>have</b> a wonderful life.<br />
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Moving on, my point is this blog might go through some changes as well.<br />
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I want to share my photos of our trip to Big Bend National Park that we visited last October.<br />
The old me would think that it's too late to share something that happened 3 months ago.<br />
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Going to a national park like Big Bend was not on my bucket list. I always wanted to visit the place. I just did not think it was possible to go there. It's a long drive and not on the way to anything. But we made it happen and I'm so happy I got to go. It's a beautiful place and completely secluded.<br />
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My 2019 Halloween Aprons are now listed in my Etsy Store <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/charlottescollection">Charlotte's Collection</a>. </div>
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$30.00 price tag includes shipping.</div>
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And also two Day of the Dead aprons which can also be worn for Halloween.</div>
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I really love this fabric....Such cute sugar skulls and happy flowers. I can't decide if I like the orange or the red trim better. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If I have one nice piece of fabric left it goes in the fabric bin. I know one day I might find a use for them. Sometimes I think it's a disease....lol!.....but at least I'm organized. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Actually making these flowers are a lot of fun to do with your friends or family who like to craft and a great way to use up left over scraps.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My sisters and I get together frequently for sister day so we like to do crafts instead of shopping sometimes and I say sometimes because we really like to shop. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">These flowers make a great craft day project. No sewing machine required.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had a nice order to make 6 exact aprons for a birthday party. They turned out really cute and are completed and shipped out. Yay, First time making so many at one time. I had a great assembly line going. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But these two in the photos above</span><span style="font-size: large;"> are recycled / refurbished vintage linen scraps turned into aprons. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">While antiquing the other day I was digging though a pile of linens and found this cute cutout of Holly Hobby or Sun Bonnet Sue not sure who she is, and then this lovely doily with an embroidered victorian girl riding a bike.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ding, ding, ding went off in my head that they would work perfectly on one of my aprons. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So voila..... here they are. You never know what you might find in those shops. Although these linens are fairly typical in antique stores and I always admire them, sometimes they just don't seem to fit my idea of what I want to do with them, but these were just the right size.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They are a little smaller then my other aprons because they don't have a ruffle. Very simple apron made out of muslin fabric. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They are listed in my Etsy shop.</span><br />
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Started my spring collection of aprons and this is the first one made and listed in my shop.<br />
I just love the daisy pattern with the contrasting pink ruffle. I really enjoy sewing these aprons. I'm happy that I can sell one ever once in a while. It keeps me motivated. Etsy has gotten so huge. It's really competitive and over crowded, but I'm sticking with it even though I don't get near the amount of traffic I used to get. I'm hoping for a better year this year, in terms of sales. I really have to buckle down and get busy. I love it. I guess I'll be like a cat lady with too many cats. I'll be the apron lady with aprons coming out my ears because I can't stop sewing them. 😁Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06795661836182705966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362229720178386717.post-11233605760612002282018-10-24T15:31:00.000-05:002018-10-24T15:37:28.211-05:00Jack & Sally Skellington Costume Nightmare Before Christmas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This year I made our Halloween Costumes.<br />
I have always been in love with the movie "Nightmare before Christmas." Jack and Sally Skellington are two of my favorite characters by Tim Burton. <br />
I was seeing a lot of homemade costumes of Jack and Sally run through my feed on Pinterest when the light bulb went off in my head that I could make these costumes.<br />
First of all I like to sew,.... so I knew I could pull this off.<br />
I'm not saying it was easy. It took me longer to make then I initially thought but it was so much fun. <br />
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I don't think you have to know how to sew to make this dress, but it helps.<br />
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The key to making this dress is to buy a cheap dress either from a thrift store or other cheap dress outlet that fits you. Make sure it fits well. Get one that has simple lines, like a good A line dress.<br />
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Gather up some scraps of fabrics to cut into strips, squares, circles, triangles.....it really does not matter.<br />
Come up with a good color combination for the fabrics you pick. I went with orange, purple and black with turquoise and lime green.<br />
Sally's dress has a different color combo, but I was not trying to copy it it exactly.<br />
She is a rag doll so the point is to make a scrap/rag dress.<br />
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Then you just sew each scrap directly onto the dress. The hardest part is sewing around the neck and sleeve. I did not sew fabric over the sleeves on my dress. I let the sleeves of dress underneath show.<br />
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I drew in the swirls on the orange fabric with a black fabric marker. I made the bottom hem jagged. Then for finishing touches I took thick knitting yarn with a large needle and hand stitched x's and hatch marks to make it look like the scraps were sewn together.<br />
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If you can't sew I think the best way to put the scraps on the dress is to use fusible webbing and iron on each scrap.<br />
I covered the entire dress with scraps except for the sleeves so I used a lot of fabric.<br />
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I bought white tights and drew the stitch marks on myself. It's easiest to put the tights on and draw the lines on your own legs. Doing it this way ensures the marker does not bleed to the other side.<br />
I bought my wig online.<br />
I wish I would of bought a better quality face paint because you can not see that I have white face paint all over my face. The one I bought had the turquoise /teal in the package. I needed teal for her eyes so that was good but the white was crap.<br />
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I made my husbands costume too.<br />
I could not find a black vest so I just made it myself and then drew in the white lines with fabric paint markers. I had to go over twice because the first pass through was kinda light.<br />
I found a long sleeve black tee and painted the front section with white gesso and then drew the bat on top of that.<br />
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My husbands face paint shows up better. I should of used his.<br />
I bought those teal arm sleeves because I did not want to paint my arms white. I got them at Spirit Halloween.<br />
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<br />Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06795661836182705966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362229720178386717.post-34217044640657591712018-08-18T14:18:00.000-05:002018-08-18T14:18:19.654-05:00HALLOWEEN & CHRISTMAS APRONS By CHARLOTTES COLLECTION 2018<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here is my first batch of Holiday aprons for 2018. </div>
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I truly intend to make more. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I can. I'm just so slow and have to take numerous breaks. We did go on vacation in the midst of making these so I can't totally blame it on my slowness.</div>
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I really love the new designs that I'm using for this year. </div>
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All listed in my Etsy shop! </div>
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Here are my newest paintings for summer 2018. All listed in my Etsy shop</div>
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I'm having a great summer and feeling really good. Hope you are too. I'm exercising more and trying to eat right, but the main thing is I'm not in any pain anymore. What a difference that makes.</div>
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They say things come in three's and for me that was true with my health issues. When I look back I can't believe I went through 3 surgeries within one year. I had a knee surgery, shoulder surgery and lumpectomy. Yikes! Glad that is over with. </div>
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The best part of my life right now is I'm just going with the flow. I give myself a lot of grace. I do a lot of yoga and meditations, and when I'm tired I rest. I don't have to prove anything. I'm happy the way I am, perfect, whole and complete.</div>
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Of course things can change, that's life, just a series of up's and downs and of course learning the lesson from any struggle. </div>
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So here we go, life goes on. Have a happy summer!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are some of my latest aprons listed in my Etsy shop. Click the caption under the photos and it will take you directly to that listing. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Lately I've been sewing more then painting..... I guess because I'm not in so much pain anymore. I found a way to raise my sewing machine on a small table on top of the desk. This way I can stand and sew instead of sit. It works! I've read that sitting for long periods of time is terrible for your health. Now I just have to figure out a way to stand while painting. I don't like to stand and paint. I have an easel but still sit while using it. Oh well something I have to work on. Baby steps.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">As a treat to myself for having to go through 20 rounds of radiation I took an online class / workshop from Jodi Ohl called Zen Painting. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Taking an online class like this one was perfect for me. I was still very tired and blue for a long time after my last treatment. I could lie in bed and watch videos all day. Then when I got to feeling better I was able to go do the actual work.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Just click this link </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/469829404/zen-painting-online-workshop-abstract?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=Jodi%20ohl&ref=sr_gallery-1-3" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Zen Painting</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> and it will take you straight to the page where you can purchase it, if interested! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I've never really worked on gessobord and was not sure if I would like it or not. She taught a fantastic technique which is so easy and fun. Needless to say I love gessobord now. It's sort of like watercolor but it's on this board not paper. Very cool.</span></div>
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