It's about time: Sheers!

This summer we will have lived in this house for two years. There is this door from our kitchen to the backyard that didn't have any window coverings when we moved in. My husband has been after me all this time to make something for it... I mean, I sew, right?! Anyway. I've always had other projects on the go, and just haven't made the time to do it... how can I choose a window covering over making clothing or something else more exciting?!



Well, my serger had to go to the shop which gave me no choice but to look at other projects, including the window covering. Pretty simple to make, really, once you sit down to do it.

A big rectangle of fabric. For the bunched look, you have to be sure to make the length at least 1 and 1/2 of the length of the window (kind of wish I did 2x the amount but it still looks okay). Also, the height has to be a tad shorter than the space between the rods so it's good and taut. Be sure when measuring to take into account hemming, I hemmed all 4 edges to prevent fraying. Make sure to sew the sides first and then top.

And now our neighbours can't see us in the evening walking around our kitchen anymore, yay!

COWLgirl

sweater dress with cowl

sweater dress, dropped waist and cowl

upcycled top with added purple stripe and cowl



upcycled top with added cowl and band

This fall and winter, cowl neck tops and dresses have been all over the place. No wonder! The drape is lovely, feminine and chic. I figured I better join the bandwagon and create some tops with them. I upcycled some tops by adding them as well as made some dresses/tops from scratch with cowls.

upcycled brown dress with cowl and cuffs

upcycled top with added cowl and band

This is me.

Me and the kids

I've decided to start this blog so that I could share my journey of owning a small business while at home with my children. I have three children at ages 5, 3 and 1. Over the years I have slowly developed what I expect of myself as a mom, wife, and also as an entrepeneur.  


One of my upcycled pieces made from an oversized, long dress


It all started with me selling jewelry at a Farmers Market, and I self taught myself to sew so I could add purses and clothing. I pretty much make what I love, including clothing items from scratch as well as upcycled pieces. Now I have an Etsy shop where I sell items worldwide.



I get so excited about each piece I make and I get such a high from seeing others wear my creations and see my things travel all over the world! It's so neat to think there are women in Greece, Australia, New Zealand, France, etc. wearing something I made.

Feel free to follow me as I'm always working on something new!