Yep I have been bitten by the Christmas decorating bug! I came up with this little Christmas tree this weekend....
Lovin' it!! I knew I wanted to use vintage sewing patterns...that is my new fave crafting medium!! And I am the type of person that decides on a whim to make a Christmas tree...so...I carved a cone like shape out of some styrofoam that was in the attic. I HATE going to the craft store y'all...and this makes me feel more green. :)
So y'all don't laugh at my little lopsided carving...it worked in the end that is all that counts! :) Cut your sewing pattern into approx 2 inch by 2 inch squares. This DOES NOT have to be perfect.
Take a pen with the tip retracted and wrap a piece of your pattern around the end.
Put some hot glue on the end and STUFF it into your cone shape.
Repeat, repeat, repeat. Repeat many, many times. The tighter you get them the fuller your tree will appear in the end.
Why did I use sewing patterns? The details....
The creamy tan gorgeousness that I just cannot find elsewhere.....
Gorgeous, free, christmasy, what else could a girl want??
So what do y'all think? Do you love vintage sewing patterns??
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38 comments:
Very cute, Angie! I love vintage anything! The tree is so great...gotta find some patterns!
I love it, we were both on an alternative Christmas tree search this weekend, i made one out of doilies. I love vintage patterns, but can't readily find them, you're right, the color is perfect! and the cost....priceless!
Carol
Very, VERY cute :o)
Y'all keep me on my toes!! I meant to say that any sewing pattern will work -- maybe an old halloween one you don't need anymore?? Or I find them at thrift stores here. I have been selling them in my etsy shop also. :) Happy hunting!!
i love it! :) i've seen this technique with coffee filters... even the brown ones, but i like the sheer and detail of the patterns! and way to be green! :)
YES I love it. I have a whole box of old patterns and now with your permission I know what I can do with them. Thanks for sharing.
So clever! I bet it would make a cute wreath too!
I love it Angie! It turned out beautiful.
That is one gorgeous, unique tree. Thanks for sharing. Just hopping by from BNOP.
I'm soooo into using what you already own to create. Great job, and hats off to you for going green when you can.
I have bins of old patters waiting for a good use. These turned out so pretty, I love the color.
What a clever idea!!! Would love for you to visit me and link up to Made with Love Monday at Sew Chatty! http://sewchatty.blogspot.com
What a great post! I would love for you to link this up to my linky party! http://danajeanward.blogspot.com/2010/11/link-up-giveaway-and-winner.html
This looks really sweet!
This is adorable! I love that you used old patterns. I hope you will link this up at my Holiday Decor party that starts 12/15.
Hugs,
Sherry
Oh now that is a really cute idea! I think I will put that on my list to do for my sewing/craft room.
Debbie
Sewing patterns. What a fun idea!! Love the tan color of the tree. And, the paper gleams.
Looks wonderful! I would have never thought of that idea, thanks for sharing!
Awesome! Count me as your newest follower!
I'm totally lovin' this idea!!! Thanks for sharing! You should come link up and join in my "Very Merry Christmas Party" from Dec. 18th through Dec. 25th! Would love to have you!
such a neat idea....love it!
HOw cute is this pattern tree???? I have lots of old patterns - I think I could make a life size tree!!!
Love it!
Rhonda
That tree is fantastic! Love the old patterns. WONDERFUL!
Great project! Great use for old patterns
Adorable! I love the creamy tan color, too.
Love it! The husband will not be amused when I tell him my sewing room needs Christmas decor, too.
I've seen these all over the place with coffee filters but I love the idea of the patterns. It looks fabulous!
Angie
It so cute I might try it with scraps of fabric from old wallpaper books if I do it I will send you a picture thank you for the idea
Very nice.Good idea!
Brilliant!!! I have stacks and stacks of sewing patterns that I'll never use.
I linked to your tutorial over at Craft Gossip Sewing:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-christmas-trees-from-recycled-sewing-patterns/2010/12/11/
--Anne
Love love love it!! I do a lunchen for the ladies it teach sewing to every year and this will be my center peices next year thank you for sharing.
This is a gorgeous idea! Can't wait to hunt down some of my old patterns and try this!
What a fun idea--love the patterns for this!
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I know it is way after Christmas, but I love this tree and am inspired to do one for my home for next Christmas! Thanks for the inspiration!
I LOVE pattern tissue paper! I use it in my collage work all of the time. I just scored a boat load of patterns from a garage sale. I'm definitely going to try this! This is how I use the paper in my collage:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/limegreenrhinestones
i just made one of these, but i used fabric instead of paper, i didnt need to use glue either, thanks for the inspiration
So cute! Just pinned it!
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