Good morning to all my WOYWW friends and anyone else who pops in to see what I am up to.
Well this week I have been in my sewing room and my sewing machine has seen a bit of action - Yes!!
Max found a holiday shirt that she wanted me to upcycle for Ben.
I cut it out using the existing hems and button bands so that helped. It was just the collar that needed careful thought but the end result looks fine and will make a nice, cool summer shirt.
Basically they are just shorts with a bit above the waist band. (Imagine a paper bag held together at the top with a bit of the bag gathered above your hand).
Here they are ...
I also managed a bit of knitting whilst watching the footie this week.
This is my summer themed twiddler...
And then, in the post came this lovely card and ATC from Felicia.
So good to see little snapshots from around the world in a postcard and a beautiful ATC to go with it. Thanks lots Felicia.
Well that's me for this week.
I hope you have a great week.
xx Jo
Fab post today Jo. Lovely upcycling. Love the latest twiddler too.
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Annie x
I was holding my breath as I read through your post and then it came - a Twiddlemitt. I so missed seeing one last week. It certainly was worth the wait tooi - it was so pretty and summery and it had poppies on it. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous shirt you made for Ben - you are the ideal gran - there is no end to your talent.
Take care, have a good week
Hugs, Neet 10 xx
A week wouldn’t be the same without a twiddlemit Jo, especially a brightly coloured one.
ReplyDeleteHave a good week, let’s hope for some warm weather. It’s proper hit and miss here in Whitworth
Lynn xxx 14
I knew you’d mail that short conversion! It’s brilliant and Ben will have a lovely time in that, keeping cool (in both sense of the word, lol!). I like the fabric you’ve made those shorts in and would live and die in them as I wear shorts pretty much all through from May to October - of I’m in the house, I wouldn’t inflict my legs on the general populace, lol! Summer twiddler rock, love the poppies xx
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Lovely Twidder, rhat scare crow is lovely! and how clever your are at up-cycling the shirt! Stay safe, keep on crafting! Happy WOYWW?! ((Lyn)) #15
ReplyDeleteYou're soo clever Jo, took one look at that shirt..1 to 2.. mind blowing creativity! A great summery shirt, Brn will be delighted.. and those shorts are great too.
ReplyDeletePretty fabric for starters... and twiddle mitts, they're always grand to see. Happy WOYWW, God bless in all things, Shaz in Oz.x
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Ben will look dapper in that holiday shirt! I'm not sure I could pull off (as in wear!) those shorts - maybe in my younger years with a skinny midriff! Happy WOYWW! xx zsuzsa #21
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous shirt. You did a great job recycling it into an awesome summer shirt. I like the shorts, too, but I could never make them. I can't sew a straight line. Your latest Twiddler is simply adorable. I love the poppies and the birds. Happy WOYWW from # 5.
ReplyDeleteI bet Ben loves his upcycled shirt Jo - it looks so fresh and summery. The shorts have worked really well too. Great ATC and postcard and the latest twiddle mitt is fab. Stay safe and happy WOYWW. Sarah #4
ReplyDeleteYou are a wizz at recycling things for Ben! What a great atc and card from Felicia. Have a good week. Helen #1
ReplyDeleteYour twiddler is wonderful as ever. You are very clever to make a shirt for Max out of the adult one. I would have a clue where to begin! Happy WOYWW Angela #9
ReplyDeleteLove the upycling and the summer twiddler is perfect. Hope you are having a very happy woyww. Sending hugs, Angela x17x
ReplyDeleteJo, your post was funny because I am SURE I am the culprit with the paper bag confusion! LOLOL But now that I see them, I get it! Light bulb moment!! LOL Those are super cute and look very cool to wear in the summer heat! Your summer-themed twiddler is awesome!! The flowers are the cutest! Thanks for the shout out on my ATC and I am glad you received and like!! You are very welcome! Have a fabulous rest of your week and blessings! Felicia #22
ReplyDeleteLove the twiddle especially the scarecrow!
ReplyDeleteGreat altering of the shirt too...
Happy WOYWW!
Susan #20
Happy Belated WOYWW. That shirt is fantastic and I saw that type of shorts mentioned on the Great British Sewing Bee. All we need now is some warm sunshine so I can get my legs out again! Love the summery twiddler. Ali x #24
ReplyDeleteGreat remake. sometimes a challenge makes us feel like we have accomplished something !! When my 2 sons were small I made all their clothes/swimsuits etc..then they started school and it was garage sale time !! Enjoy a great week and happy twiddling. They are always adorable.
ReplyDeleteI came across paper bag shorts on the Great British sewing bee - yours look great, and I love the conversion of the shirt. the twiddle mitt is wonderful as ever. Happy Belated WOYWW. Take care and stay safe. With love & God Bless, Caro xxx (#23)
ReplyDeleteLater as usual these days, sorry! a love the seasonal twiddler, had no idea you were doing them in front of the tv…that means you don’t even have to look at them? Good grief!! I’m envious of your planned trip to W and T, bet it will end being more than just a length to make some shorts! I think paper bag shorts were amongst the first things I was taught to make and the ‘pattern’ has served me well every since! Brilliant job on the blouse to shirt for Ben, not sure I could have done that, I find alterations difficult to get my head around!
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