DIY Mini Denim Heart Toy

We used an old pair of jeans and a small squeaker 

(you can buy replacement squeakers at most pet stores).  

INSTRUCTIONS:  Cut out a heart shape at least double the size of your squeaker.  Then match the two heart pieces, wrong sides together, and stitch one side using a 3/8" seam.  Insert the squeaker and then finish stitching the other side of the heart. (See pictures below)

And that's it!  I stitched around the heart twice, but one row of stitches will do.  

Let the edges fray naturally over time for a cute shabby look.

So easy you'll probably want to make more.

XOXOXOXO,

Erika and Sebastian

Project Runway: All Stars - Part 6

Challenge:  Create a Sportswear Look

A what???  The term "sportswear" is so broad that it really just made this challenge more difficult.  Anything can be considered sportswear!

Sebastian and I saw a recurring theme on the runway - Capes/Cardigans/Jackets.  So, we decided on a dog coat.

Of course we stuck to our true style and used recycled clothing for this project.  I think the more worn out the denim is, the cooler it looks!

We cut and opened up one leg of the jeans and laid down our pattern diagonally, making sure it covered at least one hole.  We removed one of the back pockets too.

If you don't have a real pattern, just trace one out from a jacket your dog already has...that's what we did!

Then we cut out a piece of fabric for the lining.  I wanted a bright fun color knowing it would be showing through the hole in the denim.

Sew lining and denim right sides together at top edges and neckline.
Make notches around neckline and turn right side out.

Cover the rest of the raw edges with double folded bias tape.

Add velcro to both ends for neck closure.

Add straps with velcro for closure around tummy.

That's it!!!

xoxoxoxoxo,
Erika and Sebastian