Skirt to shirt!

I got really excited the other day when I saw a Martha Stewart Crafts Department tweet about a quick and easy sewing project that transforms a long skirt into a dress.  I was so inspired, I made this!

Don't be fooled by my SUPERB modeling skills - I made it myself!

It was quick and easy - I found a little number at the Goodwill that was a just below the knee length skirt.  I decided it was too short for a dress (I'm 30 something and I don't really do "mini" anything anymore.) so it would be a fun, swingy top that I could tie a ribbon around to belt it if I wanted to.

I found a rainbow-y ribbon at the back of my ribbon drawer that had long been forgotten.  Turns out it was perfect for this top!

What do you think?  I think it'll be my new gardening top...

Archives - Many things a-happening 05/21/2010

Originally Posted 05/21/2010

I've made my first three sales on Etsy!





I love getting items in the mail or at stores where they take the time to package them nicely. When you get home and open them it feels like your birthday all over again, so this is how they looked when I sent them off:

Okay, Etsy. Things I've learned:

* Ask for payment right away, otherwise it's confusing to buyers and a headache for me.
* Be active on Etsy, so I get more site traffic
* I'm addicted to making Treasury collections

I've been busy sewing up a storm, and have a few new items ready to list (just have to find a cute little model who is a size smaller than mine!) and a few that should be finished tomorrow and up on Deeds and Petunia on Etsy. Here's a sneak preview:










...and a cute cat shot to top it all off. Have a great day!