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A Weekend Sewing List

I have had sewing on my brain for a few weeks now so I guess it is time to take care of it. I have wanted to sew a few clothing item (eek!) and just need to take the time to pick out the fabric and sit down and do it. This weeks list is all about sewing and hopefully I will have few results next week since I have a long weekend! Here is what I hope to start!
(1) Cowl Neck Vest. Perfect for under a spring coat or in that cold summer office. I love this look and hope my sewing skills can keep up. Found on etsy at www.dmkwomen.etsy.com and looks easy enough for this basic sewer!
(2) Chick-Sicles for Easter or a Shower gift. It's that season again Baby showers and Easter is getting closer and why not make a few rice cooling Chicks. Get this free download pattern at Just Another Hangup and looks like a great use for scrap fabrics.
(3) Necklace with a Fabric Rose. Now this lovely person is Ashley Sisk and she is not only an amazing photographer, but she has great style as well. I have seen her wear this necklace in several photos and really want to duplicate it. She added the flower herself and I think I might sew one for my copy. Please check out her blog and she has amazing photos, tutorials and thoughts.
(4) Easter Decorations.
I plan some sort of decoration and sewing with plastic Easter eggs. Not sure what it will be but I will figure it out when it is done! Sure to be a hit or a miss that you can count on.
And that is my long weekend sewing list and hopefully all will turn out okay so that I have something to post next week! Have a Great Weekend and Enjoy!

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