Spinalcat's Crafty Adventures

Summer crafts/sews

2020-07-19T16:08:00.000-05:00

Spring crafts/sews

2020-07-19T16:04:00.000-05:00

Holiday crafts/sews

2020-07-19T16:02:00.000-05:00

Glaceon zippered pouch from Choly Knight pattern

Floral porg raglan

Spooky crafts/sews

2019-12-20T21:56:00.000-06:00

Large size Swoon Denver backpack in quilting cotton and "whisper vinyl" from JoAnn

Halloween countdown from Jennifer Maker blog

Pokemon Halloween costumes

2019-12-20T21:51:00.001-06:00

Sean wanted to be Ash, specifically from the Kalos seasons of the anime. Shirt is a modified Zippy Jacket from Blank Slate Patterns. I added white HTV to a hat with a mini iron, and I bought solid red and black fingerless gloves from Amazon and chopped and reassembled them. He won 2nd place in the kids cosplay contest at the library comic- con!

Kids raglan in Knitorious "marvelous evolutions" panel and print. I absolutely love this print! Mew as Spider Gwen is so cute!
Umbreon version of the Eeveelution hooded shrug free pattern from Choly Knight.
http://www.cholyknight.com/2017/10/06/eevee-hooded-shrug
She has free coin purse and "blob" plush patterns for all the Eeveelutions too!

Spooky crafts- iron-on pillows

2019-10-19T10:05:00.000-05:00

Ikea pillowcases with designs from Cricut Design Space done in Siser Easyweed HTV.

Spooky sews- Swoon Ethel

2019-10-18T22:41:00.000-05:00

My first structured bag, the Swoon Ethel (another free pattern). After a couple of years of sewing with stretch knits, I'm revisiting wovens and I've gotten a lot better, lol.
This bag uses sew-in foam interfacing for the structure. Zombie pin up fabric from JoAnn. I've started buying whole bolts of SF101 interfacing (the light woven interfacing used for most bags) whenever it goes on sale or I have a great coupon. It's very narrow so you use tons of yards of it in each bag.

Late summer sews- another Halla Stardust, Halla Bliss

2019-10-17T22:32:00.000-05:00

Short sleeved Halla Stardust in RockerByeDestash cotton/Lycra zombie and brain prints. The sleeveless version fit really well through the shoulders but this has some extra width it seems. Probably something weird I did while doing the full bust adjustment. Size 18 with FBA, shirt length with pocket and color blocking.

Halla Bliss dress in Zenith & Quasar diatom print athletic brushed poly. Contrast bands are heavy heathered ABP. I should have sized up in the waist and arm bands using the heavy ABP, but the yoke sits really nicely using it. Size 18 with gathered bodice and ruched waistband options. I think this is a half circle skirt?

Summer Sews: Halla Stardusts, Rad Undies

2019-08-26T17:03:00.001-05:00

Star insert kids Halla Stardust. Some small imperfections, but not quite as tricky as I thought it was going to be. Chibi Marvel cotton/Lycra and Cricut brand Marvel heat transfer vinyl from Joann

Kids Halla Stardust with Luna inset (add on available separate from main pattern). Lego Batman panel from MK Designs.

Adult colorblocked Halla Stardust from the recent sewalong in the Halla group. Print from MK Designs. I finally learned how to do a real FBA.

Lucky Lingerie bra and Rad Panel Undies by Rad Patterns. Bra is reversible (see below). Cotton/lycra Star Wars prints from JoAnn.

Pokemon birthday crafts

2019-07-22T00:01:00.000-05:00

CKC Gabriel's Reversible Shorts in quilting cotton from JoAnn, Zapdos/Team Instinct t-shirt in heat transfer vinyl

Gathered skirt in JoAnn quilting cotton with knit waistband and lace trim, Gastly/Haunter/Gengar t-shirt in black glitter HTV

Huge Snorlax plushie in minky-like fabric and fleece from JoAnn. Pattern and tutorial from Sew&Tell on YouTube.

Kid joggers in some really soft plush/double minky type fabric with CL bands.

Cupcake toppers cut on Cricut

Pikachu and Eevee truffles inspired by MiscellaneousMao on Instagram. I underestimated how difficult these would be! I'm not used to working in this medium, lol.

Birthday card made on Cricut

Rad Aphrodite dress

2019-06-30T23:56:00.000-05:00

Rad Patterns Aphrodite dress with "more coverage" option. Solid is a really soft crepe jersey. It is very thin so I made the bodice fully lined. Hacked to attach half circle skirt. Floral skirt is DBP. I'm really excited to try more Rad patterns b/c many other pattern companies have disappointed me by failing at inclusivity (in moderating their Facebook groups and in their choices of models, etc.)

Spring Sews

2019-06-30T23:35:00.000-05:00

Summer Festival Sling from Swoon Patterns (free). Cottons from JoAnn and a whole lot of SF101 interfacing. Leggings fabric from Affordable Fabrics And More.

Color blocked hacked raglan

Child Halla Stardust in MK Designs Lego Batman fabric (cotton Lycra).

Leggings in MK Designs cotton Lycra. Necklace made from acrylic skins left over from pouring on canvas.

SFRs, Power Bra, Endurance Bra attempt 2

2019-06-30T23:19:00.000-05:00

Raglan with ruched funnel collar and thumbhole cuffs from add-on pack. Hacked with color block tutorial from Hey June blog. The tutorial seems to be for a shorter length top, so I didn't follow it exactly. I used leftovers from Sly Fox Fabrics Baby French Terry. This was a test of the color blocking before cutting into some custom Cotton Lycra, but I really love the way it turned out.

Greenstyle Creation's new Power Bra from the sew-along. Fabric Fairy supplex (magenta), JoAnn Superflex (black), and Fabric Fairy swim lining and powernet. I had to make some changes to add more support while I was making it. 38F size, drew my own "more coverage" line, but back cut down to 36 size. Two layers of Superflex in the back. Originally I used silicone backed strapping that came in the kit for the straps, (strappy cross back option) but it wasn't supportive enough and white threads of elastic started escaping from the seam. I redid the straps with 3/4" no roll elastic inside and overlapped them at the front join. I also replaced the band elastic with thicker no roll elastic.
It's pretty cute, comfortable, and works for yoga or lifting or hiking. I can't run or jump in it, but that's ok. I will try another one with techsheen inside instead of powernet, the racer back option, and a second layer of supplex as the lining.

Greenstyle Creations Fit Capsule Challenge 2019

2019-03-10T18:38:00.000-05:00

Fit(ness) capsule challenge in the Greenstyle Creations Facebook group just ended. We had 1 month to sew at least 3 coordinating pieces of workout clothing.

Super G capris with color blocking from Strides pattern, Solo tank, and Power Sports Bra (bra made before official start of challenge). Galaxy print swim fabric and purple burnout jersey from Cali Fabrics. Supplex from Fabric Fairy. This is a lighter weight very stretchy Supplex. The Solo tank came out perfectly...this was my first time doing binding. My coverstich machine handled the Solo binding and the decorative stitching on the capris really well.

More Strides/Super G mash up capris (this time with pockets), petal back Xpress tank, No Show Thong. Supplex from Phee. This is a much heavier Supplex. YSS print accent from Zenith & Quasar. Circular knit from Phee for tank and thong. This is a light weight circular knit and I had some problems hemming it. Like, a lot of problems. My coverstich machine hated going over the shoulder seams. I finally figured out something that worked passably well (wonder tape, snip & clip, adjusting stitch length, using a stack of Post-It notes as a hump jumper). If I ever make another, it will be in ABP or another fabric that is less slinky than this light circular knit.

Valentine's day crafts 2019

2019-03-03T11:41:00.000-06:00

I got some more pillows and cases from IKEA since making the cases myself isn't really that satisfying, lol. Decorated with glitter and regular HTV. I can't remember if this is a Cricut Design Space design or from loveSVG.com

Alpaca design from loveSVG.com. This turned out so cute! I got a Cricut Easy Press 2 for Christmas and it's been great. I'd been using a household iron, and this is bigger and heats more evenly. The instructions call for a long time with less pressure (with Cricut brand HTV), but I've been using Siser's recommendation of following their instructions for regular heat presses (perhaps rounding up on the temp).

Cookies and paper boxes.
This is the "glitzy' glitter cardstock from Michael's that doesn't shed glitter and leave a mess on the Cricut mat. I modified the existing Christmas/Halloween treat box designs to have Valentine's images on top. The file is here-

2019 first sews- Bree/Lexi/Stella, Mario JRR, and new coverstich

2019-01-20T14:14:00.000-06:00

Bree from Made for Mermaids in leftover lace from Surge and stash cotton/Lycra. For some reason I had a few hiccups with this project, probably due to sloppiness or misremembering instructions, lol. Hemmed with my brand new coverstich machine! (Juki 1500)
I need to decide whether to understitch the lining to get it to sit a little better around the neck and arms.

Lexi Loungers from Made for Mermaids in black baby French Terry from Sly Fox. These are the most comfortable pants ever. I graded out for the calves and the pattern pieces looked ridiculous, but it worked out great.

V back Stella from Made for Mermaids in pink baby French Terry from Sly Fox.
The back view in the photo looks kind of wonky but it looks great in person. I think it will look even better in a drapier sweater knit.

Patterns for Pirates Jolly Roger Raglan in Yoshi's Island panel and coordinate from MK Designs. I have a bunch of their fabric in my stash but I think this is my first time using it (other then the Marvel Transformers print). It washed up so soft! Some of the "custom" cotton/Lycras I've used have been a little thicker and more compressive than I prefer for shirts. This is really nice. The back is a print from RockerBye that I've been using to coordinate with almost everything I make for the kid. He is suddenly obsessed with Bowser Jr, so this panel was perfect!

I did a reverse coverstich hem on the sleeves with rainbow thread in the loopers. It's so cute!

Holiday gifts/crafts part 3

2018-12-31T18:57:00.000-06:00

Snow globe card from Artsy Fartsy Mama. So fun!

Boxes from Design Space

Holiday knitwear cookies

Drawstring pouches, one of the 2018 Made for Mermaids holiday freebie patterns. They are the kind that are a flat circle when you open them up. The small ones are popular for makeup/travel and the big ones would be great for small toys.

Zipper pocket infinity scarves, one of the Patterns for Pirates 2018 holiday freebies.

Cute felt ornaments from Design Space

Pajamas

Holiday crafts/gifts part 2

2018-12-22T11:28:00.000-06:00

Baby Bear Joggers in JoAnn Doodles, decorated onesie and bib, and decorated ornment. Glitter ornaments are made by swirling Polycrylic inside ornament, waiting a few minutes, then shaking glitter around the inside.

Stitch Upon a Time Muse Playsuit. I was one of the winners in the SUAT undies sew-along, and I chose this pattern as my free prize. JoAnn Doodles, CL bands, and a thick felt as "interfacing" for the snaps.

Paper stars from Design Space

Happy Pawlidays card from Design Space

Warm wishes card from Design Space

Fabric-covered ornaments and another glitter-filled one with adhesive vinyl on the outside. I'm getting much better at the fabric ones. My first one looked awful.

Photo ornament. This is a "photo ball" that hinges open and you just pop a photo inside. Cheaper than buying a pack of inkjet transparencies to try the "floating image" trend.

Photo card from Design Space

Lights card from Design Space

Reverse canvas

Holiday crafts part 1

2018-12-08T18:58:00.000-06:00

The kid noticed this snuggle mat kit at JoAnn. It was pretty fun, except working with the minky and thick batting was kind of annoying. The instructions didn't have anything about finishing the edges of the blanket overlay, so I used fold over elastic instead of trying to hem minky. He loves this and wants to take it to parents night out for when they watch a movie.

Super cute window cling set from Cricut Design Space.

Advent calendar tree, design download from Jennifer Maker. Holiday themed paper pad from Michael's.

Glitter tree pillow. There's a similar project in Design Space, but it's an exclusive I don't have access to, so I hacked another tree image up.

Fall sews...underthings and sweaters

2018-12-01T00:55:00.000-06:00

M4M Bridgette bralette and Victoria cheekies in double galoon stretch lace from Surge fabrics online. M4M off shoulder Stella in baby French Terry from Sly Fox.

Stitch Upon a Time Calista curvy bra and Scrundies in cotton Lycra from JoAnn.

Halloween sews

2018-10-29T18:04:00.001-05:00

Finally bought some RockerBye cotton/Lycra after admiring it for a while. Most of the prints they run have a very distinctive style...black and white cartoony creatures on vibrant backgrounds.
I got a panty panel set that was a fat third of each of 2 panels and one coordinate (in this case the coordinate repeated 3 times). I made 3 panties and had enough for a pair of kid boxers with the scraps. The 2 panels from the set are on the backs and not pictured here as they are naughty, lol.
I got another set with kid panels and coordinate to make the "Boo" shirt.
I also purchased a kid bat panel and yard of coordinate separately and I made a hoodie. I saw a lot of Max & Meena Mega Max raglans with ears and wings in the RockerBye group, but I didn't feel like buying a new pattern just for that, so these wings are self-drafted.
I have a yard of zombies and a yard of brains I haven't cut into yet. But those are for me, and I'm willing to wear them year round, lol.

Also pictured, 5K shirt with faux layered sleeves in Knitorious rainbow stormtrooper fabric.

Knitting FOs: Liguria Hat, Dahlia Cardigan, Solstice Hoodie

2018-10-29T17:51:00.000-05:00

Liguria...finally my first brioche project! I did a cowl version first but had enough yarn left over to do a hat. Yarn Love DK weight

No-pattern socks in Western Sky Knits MCN

Dahlia Cardigan in Silky Wool

Solstice Hoodie in Sweet Georgia DK and Neighborhood Fiber Studio DK

Halloween cookies & Cricut crafts

2018-10-29T17:46:00.000-05:00

Cookies using the Lila Loa recipe, cookie boxes sized up from the treat boxes in Design Space, cards all modified from Design Space.

Window clings, fall paper flowers, Victorian hearse and coffin from Design Space, Haunted House from Happy Hauntings cartridge (not a "project" in Design Space, but the image is in there. I used Distress Ink on the brick and wood papers for the haunted house, and silver Gelato crayon on the black paper of the hearse. I love how they turned out!

Cricut crafts

2018-10-14T18:40:00.000-05:00

Lots of paper crafts lately! 5 out of 7 or 8 birthday cards I've made recently and some Halloween window clings.
The unicorn, crab, and R2D2 were pieced together from elements in Design Space. The Boo and Groot cards were pre-designed in Design Space.

The window clings were interesting... I ordered a multi color pack of a different brand and they were very different thicknesses. The orange and black needed to be cut on a setting for thicker materials like glitter HTV. The white was much thinner. I don't know if the official Cricut brand is more consistent.

Star Wars sews: Sweetheart/Cassie and Halla Stardust

2018-10-14T18:29:00.000-05:00

I made the Halla Stardust tunic length color blocked top first, as a possibility for using with the more expensive/limited stormtrooper fabric. First I made the size 22, but I took it all apart and recut as a 20. It's pretty good now, but 18 with a FBA and grading out at waist would probably be better. I'm lazy though. I found out that Halla uses a 2" difference between upper bust and full bust for all sizes (like traditional paper patterns). I love that P4P and M4M draft for a bigger difference in the larger sizes. It seems like that would work for much more people. (But if you are plus size with a smaller bust, Halla might be perfect for you!) I am curious about trying more options in the Stardust, but will try it in cheap fabric first. I may also go back and take in the hips to get more of an hourglass shape in the center panel. The color blocking lines are straight, but it's designed to have negative ease in the bust and hips to make the lines curve on the body.

Sweetheart dress bodice from P4P, with Knitorious rainbow stormtrooper fabric for the front and a regular neckband. I used the M4M Cassie half circle skirt with pockets instead of the full circle from the Sweetheart. I still have plenty of the stormtrooper knit left for an outfit for my son. I made the dress to wear on Halloween when he wears his stormtrooper costume. He wanted me to be Captain Phasma this year, but that's not happening.