Sorry Friends, This ones For me!

Mama's got a brand new bag (isn't that how the saying goes?)...well it's true and I love it!  With the supervision of my mother, and my beginning sewing skills, I finished my most recent project!  The Birdie Sling aka my newest accessory. 

Who says that just because I have a baby boy, that means I can't carry a girly bag??  Not me!  I am a girl, and therefore I choose pink.  The little man doesn't mind.  

Love the Fabric?? It's my favorite!  Find more from MODA here.

Aside from Christmas crafts that I have been working on (which I can't share just yet)...here is another small and simple project for you to try.  The 'Baby Breakfast Bib' - click here for the tutorial from The Object Project.  I made one myself, and they are super simple.

* My notes: the pattern calls for terrycloth or some other absorbent material- but I just used simple flannel and it worked great (and it's a lot cheaper).  Also, I used a little bit of a bigger coffee cup for the neck hole, and as you can tell - it's a little too big.  So a standard size cup will be perfect!

Dear Little Man,

I hope you can forgive me for dressing you in a ladies bib (I especially hope your father can forgive me).  You are such a good sport!

I love you, Mommy

I love this little man...he makes such a good model - and as you can tell, that bib is pretty stylish too. 

Happy sewing!

Melissa

Flower Headband Winner!

We have a winner!  This time, since my mom wasn't around...I decided to use a website that I had heard of previously.  So if you didn't win...blame Random.org!  Anyway, I hope to have some of these headbands and hair clips up for sale...so keep checking back. 

On to the winner!! Random.org picked #5- Christin K.  Yippee!  Be sure to send me your mailing address Christin - so I can get it to you!  Thanks to everyone who left a comment!  Lately most of my time has been sucked up in making headbands and working on my in-laws Christmas gift (I can't reveal what it is until after Christmas of course)...but it is pretty darn spectacular!

As a side note, check out Vale Design for a ton of free downloads!!

Flower Headband Giveaway!

I am in LOVE with these headbands! Spell it with me - L. O. V. E. I love making them and I especially love that I get immediate gratification! No long-term commitment required...unless you want to commit to wearing it all the time - which I do, thank you. You know the drill, leave a little comment if you want it! We will pick the winners Wednesday, November 11th!! Please don't feel like you have to beg for it either - no groveling required, winners are picked at random...so everyone has an equal chance!

PS. Don't mind the dirty blonde roots - and I promise my hair is clean, no lice OR dandruff!  If you want me to wipe it off with a little antibacterial wipe, that can be arranged. haha.

New Look, New Domain.

I am trying really hard to 'tweak' this blog look...until I take some web design class I doubt it will ever look just the way I want it.  BUT this will do.  ALSO be sure to add Cinderella Sews to your blog list - we have a new address  http://www.cinderellasews.com/ !! 

Just for fun, here is a holiday craft I found online that I can't wait to try!  Maybe you can enjoy it too.  Check it out HERE.

Free Patterns

I frequent the site How About Orange and these are some of the free patterns she has listed under her DIY link.  It takes FOREVER to browse through all of them.  But here are some of my favorites from her site, as well as a couple of my own.

Recessed Zipper Shoulder Bag by Projects by Jane

Baby Shoes by Stardust Shoes

Bean Bag Chair from Michael Miller Fabrics

Wall Organizer from Living Creatively

Storage Crates from Laura Gunn

Felt Stocking from Amy Butler Designs

52 Free Apron Patterns from Tipnut

Oven Mitts from Sewing Republic

And the Winners ARE....

First off, THANKS to all those who submitted a comment! If you didn't win this time - rest assured that I hope to be giving away other fun things in the near future! So keep checking back.

Please note that these winners were HAND PICKED by my mother (out of a hat). haha. She said she didn't have the heart to just pick someone, so she drew someone instead - and here are the winners.

GIRL Blanket: Mary Lemons
BOY Blanket: Sara Allen

Congrats!! Be sure to email me your address so I can send them right away! cinderellasews@gmail.com (Mary, I will deliver yours personally:)


Here are a couple of up and coming giveaways...


Diaper Caddy:

Pacifier Clips:

Decorative Paper Mache' Boxes:

Flower Hair Clips and Headbands:

I also hope to give away a few more blankets - so look out for those too! Hope you are as excited as I am!

Receiving Blanket Giveaway

Like I mentioned on my personal blog...I have blankets coming out of my ears! So to start off right, I decided to give away a boy AND a girl receiving blanket. Just leave a comment stating which one you want (there will be two winners, one per blanket). Each blanket is about 35" square, not huge...but my little Noah has 4 of these gems and still uses them constantly. To be fair, and remain objective, I have decided to have my mom choose the winners for the first few giveaways.

So leave a comment if you want to win! We will decide the winners on

Sunday November 1st...so don't miss out!

PS. Remember to keep in mind that I am not a professional, nor do I claim to be :)

Girls Flower/Stripe Receiving Blanket:

Boy's Shark Receiving Blanket:

Stay Tuned

Hopefully I can get the first giveaway posted in the next few days. I will keep everyone updated, so check back.