Last weekend I was in the mood for some instant gratification projects, so I took some time off from working on my clothing projects and made myself and Frankie some collars.
I made my dog Frankie this bandana/outfit to wear to tomorrow's Alzheimer's Walk. The color that everyone will wear is purple and I didn't want my pup to be left out. This is my last time
begging you to donate, I promise :)
A while back I was lurking around on the Colette Patterns blog and found this
tutorial for a Peter Pan collar. I used the free download as a template, but instead of using the ropes I used a hook and eye for closure. This project was so quick and easy, it didn't take long to make at all and now I have a cute new accessory for my high neck tops.
On a random note, have you guys noticed how much I love this animal print? I feel like I have a never ending supply of it. Years ago Luke and I had a futon and covered it in this fabric. Shortly after we bought a couch and didn't have use for the futon cover. I saved the fabric (I didn't even sew at that point, so smart move for me!) and have been using it for various projects ever since. We reupholstered our chairs in it too!
The next day I got to wear my collar when we went to San Francisco :)
One of the things I love most about where I live is the location. We are 4 hours south of San Francisco and a little over 3 hours north of Los Angeles. We love going to sporting events and when customers give us tickets to football games we don't turn them down!
Happy weekend!
Your love for animal prints really matches you're cute style
ReplyDeleteAww thank you! XO
Deletethat's exactly what i thought!
DeleteThis collar is so adorable and so you!! I love animal prints and you rock them so well :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, from one leopard print loving lady to another :)
DeleteSuch a cute collar! The leopard print is so perfect for you - I loves it, I do!
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DeleteCute collar for such a fun day! And good luck on the walk this weekend, next time I'd love to do it with you :)
ReplyDeleteI would love that!!!! XO
DeleteFrankie is going to look so chic! And on a totally random note, are your sunglasses prescription?
ReplyDeleteYes, I have to have prescription. My eyesight is so bad :(
DeleteYou're so cute!! I love the collar and Frankie's bandana :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! At the walk a lady stopped me because she liked it. It made my day!
Deletewhat a cute in between project - the perfect project to rejuvenate you to get back into more serious sewing
ReplyDeleteYou also looked super chic wearing the peter pan collar at the football game :)
Thanks, Maddie!
DeleteCute collar!! I don't think leopard and me go together but it suits you so well :)
ReplyDeleteYou could totally rock it!
DeleteOhh I do love me some leopard. GREAT save on that futon cover! ha! I am a weirdo and think of fabrics like that that I tossed or gave away not realizing the GARMENT POTENTIAL. Ugh! :D
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteI LOVE this! I love leopard, too! :) You really are in a great location! :)
ReplyDeleteWhen are you visiting????
DeleteThat collar is adorable!! Both of them! ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Shanni!
DeleteI too am a HUGE fan of leopard print. It's my neutral. I love your Peter pan collar. I think I may see one in my future. And those seat covers........beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt's so funny that you say that, I always say that leopard is a neutral too!
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