Handmade from a Galaxy Far Far Away...in Florida

I've been making licensed fabric skirts for my shop for about a year now, and I've accumulated quite a few remnants from this process. I didn't know what to do with all the scraps, but I didn't want to throw them away because they are so cute and colorful. Last night I decided to look up tutorials on making headbands, since I thought that might be a good way to recycle all of the Star Wars and Marvel fabric I have left over.

It turns out that headbands are extremely simple to make and I already had all the materials needed: fabric, interfacing, and elastic. That's it. I found a simple pattern to print online, and today I was able to make three headbands in under an hour, easily. Plus it was even fun. I think the headbands will be a great addition to the "geek love" section of my shop.

I made my little sister model the headbands for me-- she is most accommodating and such a sport. :)


Star Wars Headband

Tackling the Tiniest Patterns Ever

For a long time, I was afraid to attempt sewing doll clothes because they are so darn microscopic. I've had these Kirsten American Girl patterns for years and years that my mom (excuse me, I mean Santa) had given me for Christmas one year. I was always nervous to put them to use. Doll patterns just seem to have so many pieces and a lot of very minuscule detail work. It wasn't until about a year ago when I opened my shop on Etsy that I decided to brave the doll clothes world, but I am sure glad that I did.

I started with making copies of the actual retired American Girl doll clothes, and I've made at least a dozen other different dresses since.

I didn't realize how much fun making doll clothes would be. It's basically like making the poofiest princess dresses you've ever seen, but in miniature. EVERYTHING in miniature is cuter than the original.

The best sellers on Pumpkin Coach Boutique seem to be the retired Kirsten "School Dress" in burgundy and the Dorothy Wizard of Oz outfit. I've also recently added a princess line that features Cinderella, Snow White, and Belle.

Working on adding Tink and possibly her fairy friends next!

You can find my store at www.etsy.com/shop/pumpkincoachboutique

Thanks for reading! :)