My new favorite thing to make - fabric cuffs!

This is my new favorite thing to sew - fabric cuffs made of stray bits of ribbon, trim, vintage buttons, etc.

• These two khaki cuffs are made with waistband from an old pair of pants.


• The short edges are cut and sewn with exposed topstitching.


• Some crochet bits and lace were tea stained.


• Tattered edges are desirable.


• Closure made with existing buttonhole, vintage button and pony tail elastic.


• Velcro type hook and loop tape also used for closure

Thinking that future cuffs could also include a secret cash pocket!

Repurposed scraps, SkitzoLeezra style!

Pajama pant revamp

Love these pajama pants from Old Navy but purchased the wrong size. While I like roomy lounge pants, the waist band was too large and even if I rolled the band down, still too large.
Had a moment of creativity and decided to revamp the pants with a buttonhole on the elastic band. Rolled waist band over and stitched down. Inserted a ribbon to cinch waist size.

Then I couldn't help myself and tried a iron-on number embroidery monogram by Dimensional Divine Style, using multiple rows of split stitch.

First skirt ever!

WooHoo!

Drawstring waist skirt included my first buttonhole. Hey everybody, look at my buttonhole! (That didn't sound right.) Anywho, found that, on my machine, buttonholes look better on the bobbin side.

UPDATE:
The pattern was one of those easy/quick types with an elastic waist and much longer hem. With a favorite skirt, I determined the desired length. As a substitute to the elastic, 2 buttonholes were employed to accept a grosgrain ribbon tie. Although it was a bit large, I wore it the next day and was thrilled, thrilled I tell ya to receive compliments from perfect strangers. (The excess fabric was gathered by the drawstring ribbon in the back resulting in a voluminous skirt silhouette.)
Because the fabric appeals to me, I attempted a size alteration. Otherwise, I would have just chalked it up to a learning exercise. The original size allowed for a 30 pound weight gain. The new alteration requires a Spanx super cincher undergarment.
Note to self: Try on garment before stitching!!