Valentine

So were already at week 4 on Project run and play and this weeks theme was valentines. Now valentines is not really something which we take a lot of notice off so I certainly didn't want to go too far with this one. I decided on separates and I had some special Hello Kitty fabric which has been kicking around for a couple of years waiting to become something, and seeing as it had hearts on it this was its chance. Ive been thinking for a while about selling twirly skirts so it was a good idea to get some extra practice making them!
The fabric wasn't very wide I think 90cm so I cut it in half and used two full widths. For the bottom tier  I had bought a roll of tulle (shipped from China) a while back to make tutus, Id never sewn it before but it was so easy, it even ruffled itself! stitched the ruffle to the bottom and elasticated waist. Done, quick simple and fabulous. (and with the elastic waist it fits me as a mini skirt! I wondered when we would get to start sharing clothes!)

For the top it was an easy little up cycle of a white v neck tshirt, the part that took the longest was deciding what song lyrics I was going to use...

I had to blow the dust off the embroidery machine, it hadn't been used in ages but now I'm full of ideas for custom Ts I think some will be heading into my Etsy shop . I also learnt the joy of Bonda web, how great is that stuff? And why didn't I know before now?
                                 I layered up my design ironed and zigzagged it all together.

I'm not sure why my top layer wrinkled like this? but it adds texture and detail so it worked out OK.

 

 

In from school and right out for a photo shoot, my star! At least its a bit warmer than the last time.