Pink Gingham Shirt

I did it. I got around to making some clothes. I won't embarrass myself by telling you how long ago I cut these pieces out. But I did finally sew them together. It even fits. Alas, no pics of it on me. It's not easy being your own photog.

The sleeves are full & fun. I am not a fan of tight sleeves. Nor do I care for my arms exposed. Maybe in a few months after some more strength training, but not just yet.

The sash is not attached, so it does not have to be worn. Plus, no loops left to stick out if you decide to go without.

The pattern I used was Simplicity 4112. Well, minus the collar. It was missing that piece. So I had to wing it...and won :)

The best part - the buttons. I found these in my stash. I think they are from Grandma. Notice the price. If only it still went for that.

Next up clothing-wise...a skirt.

Fixed It With Buttons

Buttons - sewing's duct tape. Fixes many an oops. Like my front zip pouch I made some time back. I think I may have been on too much of a roll because I skipped a small step when making this one.

The ribbon trim that also serves as the strap. Well, I did not sew it down before I finished off the pouch sides. Oops. First try...glue. But it could be seen through the ribbon. Almost like a mild stain. I do not have a pic that shows it, but the one below does show the gap left by not sewing it down.
Button time! I chose buttons that matched the medallions of the print & added until I liked the look. I am chalking this one up as a "mistake" that led to a better ending.

This happens often in pretty much any media I ever play with. I make sure to teach my kids this also...that we learn from our mistakes...and usually they are not mistakes at all...merely "creative paths".

Buttons - What To Do?

I love buttons. They can be so much fun. But I am not sure what I am going to do with them. I have made bookmarks, which I have shown in a previous post. And I have made for myself some stuffies where I used buttons for eyes and other things. I hope to keep playing with ideas. Some of the ones I show below are of similar uses I was going to try, but quite different in style.

I browse around Etsy and see lots of great things...hopefully something will spark from all the great buttons. And once they do, I'll be doing a giveaway with the first well done creation(s).

Some of my fave uses of buttons comes from the shop Poor Robin. I was delighted to find that over on Simple Finds there is a giveaway for her shop. *crosses fingers hoping to win something*
These are some faves:





More fun button uses:
From ffflowers ... 3 Rosebud Pink Flowers Bouquet



From psitsinthedetails ... Gift Tags



From Necessities ... Journal Cover



And once I start making things and my supply runs out...I'll have to go find some more.
So if anyone knows a good supplier for a button addict, please, feel free to leave the link in a comment. Help fuel my addiction :P