4th of July Tank Top

I'm looking forward to the 4th of July holiday weekend!  Bring on the BBQ, pool, family, friends, blueberry lemonade and of course some red white and blue fashion.  I found this simple navy blue tank at the store for around $3...hello love that!  I had this cute red checkered fabric and decided to make my own holiday shirt!

It was super simple and only took 5 minutes to complete.  Cut 3 strips of fabric (I used one soft cream colored strip for contrast and 2 of the red checkers) all 14 inches long.  The width of the cream strip is 4 inches and the 2 red strips are 2.5 inches and 1.5 inches.  Simply layer them one on top of the other then sew straight down the center (sewing them all together) on your machine.  Pull the thread (the bobbin one) to ruffle and secure the ends.  Then hand stitch it to your tank and Happy 4th of July!

There are so many fabulous ruffle tank tutorials out there...google yourself silly and happy crafting :)

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Shabby Chic Ruffle Necklace

I made this cute summer tutorial for Kristin over at Craft Leftovers...

my version of a super popular look, enjoy!

Supplies –

Strip of fabric 30 inches by 3 inches

Six 2 inch squares of contrasting scrap fabric

17 inch chain with closure

Needle and thread

Safety pin

Scissors

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Bring it on sewing machine

Okay so I asked for a sewing machine for Christmas...2 years ago. I got it, and immediately tried to sew. I was not blessed with the sewing gene that was bestowed upon my mother and grandma, apparently it skipped right on past me. I started with the instruction book, it was like reading Japanese. I had so many projects going on at the time I ended up packing it up for a later date.


It's now a later date and I am determined to conquer this thing. So far so good...I made a ruffle necklace!!!!!!! I am so proud, seriously. I vow to continue to post my sewing projects and inspire other non sewers out there!

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