Upcycled Christmas Stockings

This is the first year Ethan will be getting a Christmas stocking and this is Lily's first Christmas. I couldn't let them use store bought stockings!

I have been scouring the web to find ideas and tutorials to make upcycled Christmas stocking from sweaters. I found several good ones and finally talked myself into cutting into the thrifted sweaters I bought a few weeks ago.

It didn't turn out perfect and I may end up making another one next year but it will work for this year! I used sweater material for the front, back and cuff. I lined it with green polyester and used the same for the hanging tab. I machine zigzagged the 'E' on.

I knew Lily's had to be pink after seeing the pink stocking from MADE's pattern.

My sweater wasn't 100% wool so it didn't felt up much but I love it just the same. I won't win any awards for hand embroidery but I did get the 'L' on. Do you recognize the 'L'? 

HeeHee!!

I can't wait to see the kids on Christmas morning and discover all the goodies inside! Maybe I'll get Eli and I one made before next year.

Tutorials:

ReSweater

The rest can be found here under Christmas:

Craft Fair

My first Craft Fair has come and gone! My Mom and I had a great time. I learned so much about setting up, breaking down and everything in between. 

My Dad made me these beautiful stands that I will be using again and again.

All my items were well received and everyone loved getting a Free Reusable bag! I made lots of great contacts and hope to do another show before Christmas.

A special thanks to my Mom for all her support and the big containers of Vintage Fabric she gave me. A big thank you to Eli's Aunt Sue for sending me a great box of Vintage Fabric and Notions. 

Finished Dresses, Help me with Pricing!

I have 9 Dresses totally done for my Craft Fair. I have 9 more to apply finishing touches/tags and I want to sew 2 more for a total of 20. I have 1 week. Wish me luck!

I need your help with pricing. What would you consider paying for these dresses? Should I keep them all one price or different depending on the fabric/accessories? 

Let me know here or on my FB page.

Thanks!

Upcycled Green and Peach Linen with vintage buttons and removable ribbon flower.

Upcycled Pink Plaid with removable flower.

Vintage fabric with reversible Apron.

Upcycled with attached flowers.

Vintage Buttons and Fabric.

Attached Apron. 

Vintage fabric with ribbons. 

Removable flower and Hair clip.

Craft Fair- Reusable Shopping Bags

A few months ago I won a Reusable Shopping Bag and several produce bags from the Green Bag Lady!! 

I have to say I love this bag. It is my new purse.

My Craft Fair is quickly approaching. TurtleBug Sewing is based off of upcycleing and re-purposing material so I couldn't very well send my customers off with their new items in a plastic bag! 

I am sewing 20 of these Reusable Shopping Bags from this tutorial and giving 1 away free with each purchase!

If you are going to be in Austin on November 5 you should visit us at our Craft Fair! Contact me and I'll get you the info.

This week I received my Labels from JennifersJewels. I love them! It took me a few times to figure out the best way to sew them on and I think this is it. The only thing I will change the next time I order will be the colors. I think I would rather have purple and green. They are too pretty to hide on the inside so you will be seeing them on the outside of my products.