Janet of All Trades

I have searching for an antique mannequin for a couple of years. They are hard to find and very expensive when they are found. I also have read many tutorials on how to make your own but never thought that I could pull it off until this past weekend. I started with a great pattern that I found on Etsy from Tracy Bell and you can buy it here .  The instructions are easy to follow and the results are amazing. I started with a nice linen in a medium taupe color since I thought it would look vintage and classic. Pattern was easy to read and after very few steps of a little sewing and a little stuffing, I was left with this.. I used a candle stick that I had and no longer used for the base and added a few of my recycled jewelry items. It was so easy, I made a second one and intend to use both of them to display my jewelry as well be able to take better photos. I am so pleased with the results. I now have my own Jewelry shop in my home! Lovely and Professional l...

I have a Baby Shower in about a week and I had to finish the Pillowcase dresses this weekend. I started with a pattern that I borrowed from my Sister-in-Law (Thanks, Margie!).. and some fabrics in the favorite colors of Blue and White of the Mom to be... Now I made the simple Pillowcase dress and not the halter dress shown above since I thought for a 0-3 month old it might not be that comfortable with a tie or knot on the back of the neck. So I opted for the simple dress that ties on the side. They sewed up pretty quickly once I got thru one and decided to make three instead of two! Now I may change the color of the ribbon at the neck to Navy since I not sure I like the white,plus it is off white. I love the two patterns together and the colors are so fun and summery. I think this is my favorite and I would love a dress like this for myself! The blue and white fabric is actually a linen like and was a dream to sew with. It is light and airy and perfect for this new baby due in Mid Jul...