Furry Bunny Ears

Easter Bunny on Neighborhood Fence Watch.

These ears were super easy to make and can be added to a hoody, hat, headband...you name it!!  

We made them with fake fur this year using a roll of fur we found in the ribbon aisle of Joann Fabrics.  They also have black and tan!

Cut 4 strips (Sebastian's are 7" long).

Sew on some blue or pink fleece to the top of two of the strips like this:

(These are 4" long by 1" wide with a curved top)

Sew fur strips right sides together in a bunny ear shape and then turn them right side out like this:

(Bunny ear on left side is showing back side.  Front side has the blue strip)

Hand sew these bunny ears onto a hat and rock them out!

(Sebastian's hat was created from a hoody pattern I made with fleece)

You can view last year's Bunny Ears here:

XOXOXOXO,

Erika and Sebastian

Project Runway: All Stars - Finale Reflection

Reflecting back on the last few months, Sebastian and I realize taking on the Project Runway challenges has really developed his wardrobe.

You know your dog has too many clothes when it takes you 20 minutes to decide what he's going to wear to Starbucks.

Well, the challenges were fun and seemed to get harder as the show went on.  We definitely have a favorite: the outfit from the "Clothes Off Your Back" challenge.  I just love the bright colors on Sebastian's white fur and the hand cuff accessory is to die for!  

We also really liked the pineapple-inspired outfit, even though it's not as "wearable" as our favorite outfit due to the crazy leaf hat.  This one was definitely the most entertaining outfit to photograph as I could not stop laughing (after all...aren't those the best pet outfits...the ones that make you laugh?)

The Finale (Part 2...should have known they were going to stretch it out as long as possible!) airs tonight.  We can hardly wait.

What is your favorite outfit?  We want to know!

xoxoxoxo,

Erika and Sebastian

Project Runway: All Stars - Part 10

Challenge: ???

Well for those of you who watch the show, the challenge was to "talk business" by creating a look within a certain budget based on the retail price the item could be sold for.  And blah blah blah.  With that being said, Sebastian and I were clueless on what direction to take.  

So....  We decided to create a look inspired by Mondo's dress, which won the challenge.

photo courtesy of Lifetime

He took strips of totally different fabrics and made stripes with them.  I actually like this dress and Mondo happens to be who I hope wins the finale.

I went through my closet of fabrics (literally) and collected a combination of prints.

Since Sebastian IS a boy (lets not forget!  ha), I went with a nautical theme.  I sewed the strips together and then cut out Sebastian's tank pattern.  Pretty easy.  

We are ready to sail our way to the Project Runway finale (which airs tomorrow night)!!!

xoxoxoxoxo,

Erika and Sebastian

Project Runway: All Stars - Part 9

Challenge: Create a look using light

Designers could use neon lighting, fairy lights, glow in the dark fabrics....pretty much anything that lit up at night was a go.

Here are the top 3 looks from the Runway:

Photo: Lifetime

Sebastian and I chose neon yellow thread and fabric because neon colors (especially yellow) show up well under a black light.

I used a 3-thread overlock stitch to create the lines on the shirt (did this on solid black fabric before cutting out the pattern).

He looks like a futuristic bug in the daylight.

I am so glad I incorporated the solid neon yellow fabric on the tummy portion.  It looks like his insides are glowing.  So cool .  

I think it's time to throw a black light party.

xoxoxoxoxo,

Erika and Sebastian

Project Runway: All Stars - Part 8

Challenge: Choose a flag as inspiration for your next look 

Sebastian and I chose Sweden.

Another challenge - and apparently - another pair of pants!  I think they look a little like something Aladdin would wear, but oh well.  I seemed to struggle with this challenge just like the Project Runway contestants did.

Here is the traditional Swedish look that I used for Sebastian's inspired look.

www.foreverswedish.org

Even though Austin Scarlett was representing the Seychelles flag, he could have been representing Sweden too.

Photo: David M. Russell/Lifetime

There's a lot of Swedish pant variations out there on the web.  I'm not sure if they are supposed to be cropped pants, long shorts, or what?!?!   Either way, Sebastian reminds me of a chicken leg here.

I went with a checkered vest simply because I felt like solid blue would be too much solidness.  But I'm just not sure how I feel about the overall look?  BLAH!  Next challenge please.  

xoxoxoxoxo,

Erika and Sebastian

Project Runway: All Stars - Part 7

Challenge: Create an outfit for the Broadway musical "Godspell."

I did a little research of my own to get inspiration.  The main character from this 1973 Godspell film adaptation is Jesus.  When I saw the outfit for this character, I was confused...but instantly inspired.  It's basically Jesus, Superman and a clown all in one!

Does this image make you scratch your head too??

There are some different versions of the Godspell Jesus costume, but I believe this is the original.  Sebastian and I did our best to make our own version of it.

Clearly, the pants steal the show.  Too bad I didn't have any fabric with such colorful stripes!

But I must say...I had the most fun making the red suspenders.  They were pretty easy, considering I only used ribbon and a piece of leather.  All dogs need a pair!

You can have a pair of suspenders ready in 5 minutes with just a little glue and a sewing machine!!

And did I mention these are crazy cute worn like this too??

For the shirt, I made the Superman "S" by cutting out the shapes in the fabric and topstitching the pieces on.  I had to pay extra attention to the Godspell "S" as it's different from the original Superman "S."  

The outfit looks more human-like than dog-like.  But if you ask me, the cutest dog clothes are the ones that look the most human.

 Walking around the house getting used to his very first pair of pants.

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

Project Runway: All Stars - Part 5

Challenge:  Clothes Off Your Back

Designers had to go find a muse in Central Park, convince them to give up their clothes on the spot, and then make a fashion forward look with the materials.  WHAT?!?!

Sebastian and I were not about to go to the dog park and ask for people's clothes off their backs here in Fresno.  Instead, I used an old shirt someone gave me a while back and a verrry old pair of jeans from my dad's closet.

I wanted to keep the original features of the shirt (the collar and buttons), so I was extra careful when I cut my pieces out.  You can do this with any old shirt if you place the pattern down right.  Think of all the possibilities!!!!

But this isn't a "fashion forward" look.  It's really just a smaller version of what it originally was.  Oh well...there is no one to disqualify us, HA!  

I threw in the bracelet using a strip of denim from the jeans and added some studs.

Definitely not our favorite challenge or look, but I do love the vibrant colors and crazy pattern in this shirt.

Cheers to upcycling old clothes!!!

xoxoxoxo,

Erika and Sebastian