A new season of The Bachelor has started.
Sew DoggyStyle is throwing its own Bachelor and we are looking for contestants!!!
A new Bachelor...
xoxoxoxoxo,
Erika and Sebastian
Project Runway: All Stars
If you are a sewer like me, you probably watch Project Runway. The new season just started up again last week with the best of the best designers competing against each other - the All Stars. Sebastian and I have decided to play along with it and take on the challenges...doggy style!
First challenge:
Create a look using items from the dollar store. Contestants had a $100 budget. We had a $30 budget from the husband. HA!
Photo Credit: Lifetime
I didn't know where I was going with this yet when I first headed to our local Dollar Tree, so I took a picture of everything I bought ($28.07 worth of stuff) before I started. I circled everything I ended up using.
1. Red and metallic two-way cleaning towels for the main piece
2. Aluminum foil for the bow tie
3. Fresh Cup Coffee Filter to stuff the front pocket with
4. A zip tie to attach the bow
5. A gold headband for the belt
6. Safety pins to attach the main front piece to the main back piece
I tried my best to make this outfit as manly as possible. I wanted to crank out a crazy evening dress sooooo bad!!!
Reminds me of something Michael Jackson would have worn had he been born in the Medieval Times...
xoxoxoxo,
Erika and Sebastian
Upcycled Shag Rug Dog Bed!
I was lucky enough this rug happened to have a separate layer of fabric already attached to the bottom. However, this idea would work with any shag rug and a piece of fabric sewn to the bottom with a sturdy sewing machine.
This rug had stitched columns, which I like because it keeps the stuffing spread out evenly. I cut a slit in the middle of each column and stuffed it with fiberfill I ripped out of two ugly old pillows (maximizing my upcycling !
Then I hand-stitched the slits closed.
Not bad for an old rug, aye?
Success!!!
xoxoxoxo,
Erika and Sebastian
Happy New Year 2012
Get The Look
All you need are three things:
1. Silver Chenille Stems
2. Silver Star Decorative Garland
3. Cute Dog (hahahaha)
Take one Chenille Stem and wrap around dog's head. Twist together to create the perfect fit. If you have a larger dog, twist two stems together as one and then wrap around head.
Should look like this when you are done:
IMPORTANT:
When working with chenille stems, it's important to make sure all the ends twist outward (Away from where the dog's head will go). Wire ends are sharp and will not feel good if poking your pup's head.
Create your numbers by folding stems into number shapes. Cut off extras.
Use your cut off pieces as ties to connect numbers to the head piece. Twist the connecting strips around head piece and numbers a few times as tight as you can.
Add stars by twisting star garland around top of head piece.
Celebrate the New Year!!!
xoxoxoxo,
Erika and Sebastian
Merry Christmas
Ho Ho Ho, Merrrrry Christmas Everypawdy!!!
Oh what fun it is...to dress up.
What are YOU wearing?
xoxoxoxo,
Erika and Sebastian
Ugly Christmas Sweater Vest
Is it just me or does this look add like 10 dog years??? He looks so mature!
Get the look:
Plain sweater or vest
Dark brown felt - trunk of tree
Green Tulip Fashion Glitter Transfer Sheet - tree
Mini poms - ornaments
Star patch - top of tree
Dog bone patches - under tree
String to tie bows on dog bones
You will also need:
Iron and ironing board - tree and patches
Fabri-Tac Glue - ornaments, trunk, and bows
Now, should I make a matching one for the husband??? HA!
Can't wait for Christmas!!!
xoxoxoxo,
Erika and Sebastian
Glitter Dog Silhouettes
Winter and Glitter and Shimmer, Oh My!
If you are a big fan of silhouettes like I am, you are going to LOVE this project!!! Check out how easy you can make glitter dog silhouettes of your own pup or favorite breed on fabric with
INSTRUCTIONS:
Print out a profile picture of your adorable pet on regular computer paper. Here is the original of Sebastian that I used.
Tape it to top of glitter sheet covering the entire photo with tape for a sturdy cut. Carefully cut out dog silhouette shape with a zacto knife.
Peel off top film on glitter sheet.
Place glitter sheet on shirt. Lay a press cloth or piece of fabric over it and press iron down for 40 seconds being sure to cover all corners.
LOVE IT!!!
Make gifts for all of your dog-lovin' friends!!!
Here is one using a red glitter sheet for an accessory piece.
For silhouette with neck tie, print 2 copies of the same dog silhouette. Draw a tie on one of the silhouettes and leave the other silhouette as is.
Cut out one full silhouette and one tie silhouette with a zacto knife.
Follow the rest of the steps from above for applying silhouette to tee.
Find my post disclosure here.
xoxoxoxo,
Erika and Sebastian
Paw Print Keepsake Ornament
Sebastian and I have been busy this afternoon making a new Paw Print Keepsake Ornament for 2011!
This one is perfect for his baby Christmas tree.
Check out my tutorial on this project from last year to see how you can make your own!!!
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xoxoxoxoxo,
Erika and Sebastian
Sebastian Loves Greeting Cards!!!
If your pup is the star of the family like Sebastian is, then I'm sure you have a gazillion photos that would make the perfect Photo Holiday Cards!!!
You all know Sebastian and I are DIY freaks, so we love anything customizable!!!
We jumped at the opportunity to do this product review for GreetingCardUniverse.com, which has thousands of cards to choose from AND customize...both inside and out!
If you don't have photos in mind, no worries!!!
Click here to see hundreds of already made Christmas Greeting Cards.
Now the real challenge...who gets what card???
As a proud mother, I want everyone to see all of Sebastian's Christmas Cards. HA!
As a proud mother, I want everyone to see all of Sebastian's Christmas Cards. HA!
Thank you Greeting Card Universe!!!
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