Adult Harry Potter Robe from a Twin Sheet

I purchased one black twin sheet for $5

and with the following instructions was able to make an adult Harry Potter Robe.  I also made a blue lining one for the Ravenclaw House.  First I took out the large top seam of the sheet to give me a few more inches that are needed.  Then I folded the sheet as follows and cut:

  The robe/cloak is the larger piece and the sleeves are the 17 inch piece.  The sleeves need to be cut apart and the extra piece is for the hood.  Once my pieces were cut out I sewed as follows:

Bring edges to the center of cloak/robe piece.  Sew the shoulder together & sew on hood after sewing the shoulders together.  Sew the seams of the sleeves and attach to the cloak piece were you made slits for the sleeve (arm hole).

*To add lining, make two identical robes and put right sides together and sew around the front & hood piece to finish.  Turn the cloak right side out.  Trim the sleeves to the correct length for your arms (I cut off 4 inches).  Iron a 1/4 inch seam allowance at the end of the sleeves and sew lining together with robe.  

** The Ravenclaw crest is from a napkin and I laminated it.  I will sew it on, or glue it on, or wait for an iron on patch.

***Can also attach a button or hook/eye, etc to the robe/cloak to keep closed.

Freezer Paper Stencil

What is not to love about freezer paper stencils?  when ironed on they stick perfectly down to prevent leaks through.  My kids enjoy them too.

Mule 'n Nag Crafts shows us how here.

Dittle Dattle has great directions here using Textile Medium to set colors.

Baby Shoes

Make adorable baby shoes with a free pattern here from Fleetingthing. Here is another tutorial here by Me Sew Crazy. Jib Jabbers sells these satin & lace beauties on Etsy. The boy's Hunter shoe is by SugarPlumTree on Etsy.

Doll Summer Dress/Pinafore Tutorial

I came across my mother sewn, old Cabbage Patch Doll but all it had was an infant hospital shirt. What happened to all those adorable clothes that my mom made to go with her? I remembered a super easy summer dress my mom made. I searched out online for a pattern or tutorial, why recreate the work that someone else has already gone to? I spent too much time searching and came up empty handed. I pulled out my newsprint roll and got to work creating my own pattern (you may use for personal use only). You may also want to make one or two from paper making sure it fits your doll before cutting your fabric.

Cut 2 of the same fabric or make one lining. With right sides together, sew the pieces together leaving 1 1/2 - 2 inch opening to turn. Iron, close off the opening and sew a top stitch 1/4 inch around the entire dress.

Add snaps or buttons or velcro. See photo.

**there is a cutting line to use if using scraps. Be sure to leave seams allowance to attach to look like the full pattern.

This dress Needs Bloomer or Shorts. I made a simple shorts pattern. Turn the top under and sew for elastic (must leave opening to string elastic through). Depending on the size, you can add elastic to the hem of the legs or just hem them for shorts.

Now my daughter can Enjoy. Hope you enjoy and make a few.

Girls Tights from Ladies Knee Socks

Ok, so I had to make these NOW from Choose to Thrive. I ran to my $1 store and got some footless tights and my Walmart had ladies knee highs for $1.50. Adorable. My daughter did have one pair of white tights that she put a huge hole in for her next pair. So easy and adorable.

**I was able to sew the toe on my sewing machine without stretching/bunching but I also darned them.

Fleece PigTail Hat

This is adorable. My kids love warm winter fleece hats. For direction on how to make go here to infarrantly creative. This one keeps their ears warm. It only takes about 30 min to make. I wipped out 3 in a hurry to go sledding.

Leg Warmers for Kids/Baby

These are adorable, cozy, & cheep. Learn how to make baby/toddler leg warmers here from scarves. I've had mothers at dance ask me where I got them.

Grosgrain Belts

Make this simple belt from Grosgrain ribbon. Jcaroline Creative has directions here.

Doll Scarf & Hat

Need to keep your dolls warm cause you live in arctic chill zone like me. Cute and Easy. See how here at dollarstorecrafts. I modified these simple directions and used a scrap piece of fleece.