A free pattern for Build A Bear workshop store stuffed animals

I got this bunny for my friend's daughter at Build A Bear workshop as Christmas gift. Since I know sewing I didn't bother to buy those overpriced outfits at their store.

But I didn't find any sewing blogger who had stuffed animal patterns. After searching more I did find a post that I thought might be a good fit for this tiny buddy of hers.A tiny baby dress tutorial

This is it.........tiny dress pattern that could only fit a preemie. I skipped the pipe insertion, shortened the length of the skirt. I followed most of steps of her pattern.

The bunny dress turned out rather cute. It is just that I took this photo by iPhone at night time.



Then I didn't stop right there I did my own adjustment to the pattern. That is I made the front a V sharp and enlarged a bit for her penguin.



And then this one strapless raffled dress for penguin also.


Thank you Rae! You have saved me tons of money just to purchase those dresses for stuffed animal.

The famous table runner

My first quilt table runner. finished size: 21 by 70 inches long. my friend has a freaking long dining table. You can find this tutorial here.
or youtube video

                                       The meathod is called "quilt as you go".
                      Both tutorials are very clear. You should be able to finish in no time.

I brought this table runner to sewing class so I could take some pictures.

My bf and I still live in a tiny apartment so we don't have a long table like my friend does.

But I think I will make different table runners later when we get our own house, talking about different holidays:Thanksgiving, Christmas, valentine's day, Chinese new year, spring time, summer time, 4th July............

I did embroidery a" happy thanksgiving" tag sewn onto the runner, but it doesn't show very well in this photo. So Grace, considering this is your thanksgiving gift.

This is a photo I took using my iphone before applying binding. The happy thanksgiving tag is really nice.

Christmas gift bag or makeup bag

These are what you'll need, a 12 inch zipper, print cotton fabric with medium weight interfacing, another fabric for lining( here i used solid red cotton fabric ) with or without interfacing, lace for adding details (optional).

this shows you how to apply zipper in between two fabrics.

sew along where i pin, baste or one would use sewing tape.

like this.

Turn it over and topstitch, this way you can keep the lining stuck onto the zipper. and do the same for the other side.

sew along the side with half inch allowance.

to hide the raw edge using bias tape to cover it up.

like this

then it should look like this. this way it also gives some body to the bag.

do the same way in four corners.

turn it inside out. ta-da your bag is just done.

load it up with your holiday goodies...... candy, hand lotions, lipstick, toys for kids.

fabric case for iphone

the size for the phone case is 2 circles with 3.5 inches in radias.

the bias tape needed for each piece is 1.5 inches wide about 22 inches long.

haha my new iphone case.

a pretty tote bag

My newest creation from yesterday. Actually I've spent 2 days to come up with this embroidery design. It is from one of those embroidery card that Brother has. If memory serves right, it is card 107. those designs are about 1'' by 4''.



the finished size is about 1o''x15''x5'' big.






i also did a name tag for my boy friend's aunt.

easy project this afternoon

Found this little basket and some scrap fabric, let's dress the basket!

there is no pattern for this kind of project. It is about measuring. Just have fun with your own choice of fabric! It is meant to be a sewing basket so i picked this print cotton fabric.

It was done within 10 mins. very easy project for Monday afternoon.

Toss all kind of sewing stuff and be organized!

very easy way to make drawstring bags for all prupose

example in the photo ------finished size:7x9"

pieces needed: cotton fabric (outside:8x19")

lining fabric (inside: 8x19")
coordinating fabric 2 pieces: 3x7"

2 ribbon or string at least 20 inch long each

first: turn raw edge in twice to form a clean seam on both piece of small blue Polk dot fabric as photo. and fold in half so it is now 1.5x7 inch.

and sandwich the outside fabric and lining fabric right side together. then do so on both side.

the stitch like the photo indicated on both side.

then it should look like this.

align this two pieces.

then stitch both side like photo indicated. remember to leave an opening to turn inside out later.

now it is what it should look like after you have turned it inside out.

to form drawstring effect. apply string this way by using safety pin.

da-la my easy-easy-to do drawstring bag.

fabric supply case

I love this fabric craft supply case! It would be awesome for storing the sewing tools you use most often like your favorite shears, rulers, measuring tape and a few marking pencils. You could also adapt it just a bit to store other kinds of tools like knitting needles and crochet hooks. The project is relatively easy if you know how to apply bias tape, other than that it will be done in no time. you can fold this fabric case and tie it securely.

I found the tutorial over there , clear instruction with step by step photos very easy to follow, hooks.http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=322869.0

Free sewing classes at PCC Community education center

Have some free time in your hands? out of work? children off to college? or simply want to learn sewing skills? Then I have good news for you.........

The photo listed above is the newest schedule information.

no requirement needed, call 626-585-3036 to ask any question you may have.

this is a non credit class which mean no tuition however you need to get some tool of your own eg. fabric shears, pins, tape measurement, ruler, bobbies, bobbie case etc.......we will go through things you need to know on the first day of the class.

The thing we provide: industrial sewing machines, overlock machines, buttonhole machine hemming machine, microwave....... haha it is a rather long class we have a 20 mins break you should bring something in case you get hungry. and yes coffee........ fresh brewed coffee....hmmmmmmmm

I have been taking this class for quite a long time so I will post some of my work soon