Minimeg
MI, USmember
craft interests: crochet, fashion, jewelry making, memory making, paper crafts, restyle, sewing
my etsy page:
http://minimeg.etsy.com
Gender: Female
Member Since: 07/20/2008
Wardrobe Refashion: Dress to Shirt
I made this top out of a striped jersey dress I had in my closet and haven't worn in years. I cut the front and back pieces of the shirt from the bottom of the dress, turning it sideways so the...
Ministry of Silly Walks T-Shirt
This is a freezer paper print that I made as a Christmas gift for my brother.
Freezer Paper Samuel L Jackson
This is my first time trying freezer paper printing and I am hooked! This one is a gift for my brother, and I think I will be making another one for myself after the holidays.
Pretty Purple Cowl
I tried the Cozy Lace Cowl pattern and absolutely love it! The instructions were easy to follow and memorize, and gave beautiful results. This purple cowl used up some yarn I had leftover...
The Un-Cosby Sweater
This is the story of an epic garment refashioning. It started a week ago when I was at Goodwill looking for neckties to use for a different project. I decided to look through the sweaters...
Flower Power Necktie Bag
A gorgeous tote bag from the challenge that lets you take the flower power with you!
Flannel and Tweed
This purse is made from an old blue flannel shirt, two neckties, and some blue tweed houndstooth fabric. The bag is reversible, with one side houndstooth and the other side flannel. The...
Lumberjack Chic
This is a purse I made with my own pattern from two old shirts and two old neckties. The bag is fully reversible. One side is made from a red, blue, and gree plaid button down shirt, and...
Modern Mary: Handbag Edition
After making my Modern Mary Poppins tote bag for the challenge, I decided that I wanted a handbag version of the bag for the times when a tote bag just isn't practical. I created the pattern myself...
Convertible Dress Attempt Two
This is my second attempt at making the convertible dress. I think it turned out pretty well. Last time I didn't put enough elastic for the skirt waist, but this time I was spot onnbsp...
Convertible Dress Attempt One
I saw the Convertible Dress tutorial and had to try it! I pulled out some stretchy fabric my neighbor gave me when she cleaned out her sewing room. It has stripes on one side, and is...
Modern Mary Poppins
I am entering this bag into the Eco Chic category. It is made from old upholstery samples that I saved from the garbage, four old ties saved from a bag forgotten in the back of a closet, and buttons...



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Re: Book Giveaway: Twinkle Sews by Wenlan Chia
Looks like a great book!
posted: 3:21 pm on October 27thRe: Book Giveaway - Dorm Decor: Remake Your Space with More Than 35 Projects
Awesome! My dorm needs a little bit of love.
posted: 1:11 pm on June 16thRe: Book Giveaway: Backcountry Betty Crafting with Style
It looks like an interesting book!
posted: 3:09 pm on April 28thRe: How to Make a Button-Embellished Notebook Cover
Too cute! I love using buttons, and that trick with the glue is ingenious.
posted: 10:24 pm on February 14thRe: Amugurimi Finger Puppets
I love finger puppets! These are going on my to-do list :D
posted: 5:46 pm on October 20thRe: Sweet P & Sage Swing Seattle Fashion Forward with Pulp Lab
I loved watching Sweet P on Project Runway! And that dress is wonderful :)
posted: 11:10 pm on October 6thRe: Flower Power Necktie Bag
Thanks guys! taja, I encourage you to use those fabric scraps! It is easy to sneak them in on projects instead of using new fabric. Or as appliques and embellishments. :)
posted: 4:00 pm on October 1stRe: Buttons to Cover Flowers
Those are so cute! You should enter them into the Flower Power Challenge :)
posted: 11:18 pm on September 21stRe: Flannel and Tweed
Thanks gran05! At this point I have no plans to make a tutorial based on time constraints and a busy schedule. However, it might be a project for next summer... So glad you like it :)
posted: 11:31 pm on August 28thRe: Why You Should Have a Sketchbook
I had to keep a graded sketchbook for an art class and it was one of the best things I have ever done to boost my creativity!
posted: 2:59 pm on August 28thIt is also a great place to tape in things that inspire you, write down thoughts, and document how you did something and whether or not it worked, etc.
Re: How to Organize Your Brooches and Pins
I bet you could paint the hoops before adding the felt for an extra pop of color.
posted: 11:44 pm on August 17thRe: Crafte's Inferno: The Second Circle of Craft Hell
This basically defines me life, lol. I always go above and beyond when I craft or create art. That is why my friends lovingly call me a masochist... :)
posted: 12:16 am on August 8thRe: HOOK MINDERS
That is such a good idea! I can't tell you how many projects I've had to trash because I forgot which hook I was using.
posted: 11:10 am on August 7thRe: Easy Peasy Pouches
Those are so cute! Thanks for sharing :)
posted: 2:15 pm on August 6thRe: All buttoned up!
Totally cute! And I completely understand the addictive potential of buttons ;)
posted: 11:54 pm on August 3rdRe: Convertible Dress Attempt One
Thanks guys!
posted: 6:38 pm on August 3rdRe: Color Switching Hemp Bracelet
Cool idea! I was poking around on Etsy the other day and ran into your hemp jewelry. Keep up the good work :)
posted: 5:16 pm on August 3rdRe: Convertible Dresses
I made one of these up last night and I love the pattern! Here is my attempt from last night http://www.craftstylish.com/item/6920/convertible-dress-attempt-one
posted: 12:21 pm on August 3rdRe: You Got The Notions
Cute fabrics! Have you seen the Project Runway clothing patterns? I think they are by simplicity.
posted: 8:00 pm on August 2ndRe: Convertible Dresses
I need to make one of these! I think I've found my next project :)
posted: 7:42 pm on August 2ndRe: tambourine tote.
This is so cute! Bob Dylan would be proud, it even has a harmonica pocket on the front ;)
posted: 10:19 pm on July 30thRe: Crafte's Inferno
The striped fabric on the second pillow from the back looks very familiar... I think I have some samples of that same fabric in a ton of different colors. One of my Professor's daughters used to work at Donghia, and she had a huge collection of discontinued fabric samples that the store was going to throw away. My Professor wanted them out of her house, so she gave them to me! I actually used many of them for the tote bag challenge :D
posted: 10:13 pm on July 30thAnyway, the pillows are cute! And I can just imagine all the nice textures.
Re: Like Water AND Chocolate Eco Tote
Cute tote, ReFabulous! Glad to find you outside of Etsy :)
posted: 11:37 pm on July 27thRe: Renegade Jewelry Artists Look to the Past for Inspiration
Jen, I moved to Ohio for school and when I pointed to my hand to show where I came from, they gave me the strangest looks... People either have no idea what I'm talking about, or they think it is the coolest thing in the world and make me do it all the time! :)
posted: 11:22 pm on July 23rdRe: Amigurumi Octopus
I have used my own variation on that pattern and they turn out adorable every time!
posted: 11:27 pm on July 20thRe: Get All Your Buttons in a Row
I did something similar this week for a larger button pattern. I set out all 100 or so buttons and then put a big piece of contact paper over them. From there I have been lining up the contact paper, peeling off one button at a time and sewing them on. But your way sound MUCH easier!
posted: 11:25 pm on July 20thRe: Threadbanger Gets CraftStylish with a Tote
You should check out zJayne on Etsy, she does AMAZING things with t-shirts. http://zJayne.etsy.com
posted: 11:05 pm on July 20thRe: Green Grocery Totes
Actually, some grocery stores in the US are starting to charge for bags, or at least give you a small discount for bringing your own bags.
posted: 11:01 pm on July 20thRe: The Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge
If I understand this correctly, I just need to "enter" pictures of my bag and not the actual thing. I am just making sure I won't have to give up my bag, because I don't think I will be able to part with it!
posted: 10:59 pm on July 20th