Easily waisted skirt for inspiration!

A few days ago, I got in a sewing mood as I sometimes do. I made a skirt out of an old vintage dress. Which had already been previously altered.

I cut the top off and was left with the skirt. Although it was way to large to fit my waist or hips. I've found adding elastic into a band makes it super easy.

Although I don't use exact how to's in my sewing (I like learning from my sewing mistakes). I've found a how to on how to make a similar skirt, if not the same skirt. Check out the link below for a DIY how to.

http://www.juliaspoppies.com/2010/11/16/diy-simple-skirt/

Cutest Pin Cushion I've owned so far. :P

This pincushion began its life as a teacup and saucer. Very cute but wasn't useful to me as it had a hairline crack which meant I may scald myself while drinking my tea! Bittersweetly I had time to do this while I stay at home looking for a part-time job. 

I have yet to find myself bored at home but I still should get a job.  So if you have a teacup, a sewing needle, thread, scrap fabric and a glue gun go nuts and make one when you get bored at home one day. 

I used some old pillow stuffing and leftover dress fabric. Nothing goes to waste in this house!

Please note I went a bit overboard with the pins but hey thats what its for isn't it?

To make your own, check out this link or just type DIY Teacup Pincushion into a search engine.

http://sophiemakesthings.blogspot.com.au/2011/02/diy-teacup-pin-cushion.html