I am pretty terrible at freezer paper stenciling, so I am completely amazed that I was able to pull this kitty skull stencil off. Of course I put it on a Bimaa sweater since I’m obsessed with all things Bimaa. the shawl collar is going to rock the internet this winter. I’m sure of it
The last time we were at JoAnn fabrics, Bean picked out these cool skulls and begged for something made with them. I decided pj pants were in order, so I made a pair of the Ruffle Pj bottoms from Once Upon a Sewing Machine.
And of course she’s madly in love with them. I hope you enjoy the stencil and I’d love to hear if you use it for something! Don’t forget to visit the other stops on the tour and there’s even a giveaway!!:
October 27: From a Box – Paisley Roots
October 28: Crafty Lady Abby
October 29: Sewing Sober – Two Novembers
October 30: Handmade Boy – Ginger House Designs
October 31: Call Ajaire
November 1: Lulu & Celeste
November 2: Rebel & Malice (Last day to enter giveaway!)
Renee Hartley
It looks great! love the stencil and the yellow color of the Bimaa.
Dollofmalice
This is incredible!!!I love it, and will definitely get some use out of it! Thanks for joining the tour!!
Amy mayen
You have really got your money's worth on that pattern! Love the whole look.
Ajaire
Amy, I love the bimaa. I have a couple more cut out too 🙂
Ajaire
Thanks for having me! I really enjoyed making this little design 🙂
Ajaire
Renee, the fabric is some leftover from a dress I made for her last winter. The yellow is perfect for the day of the dead since it's so bright and vibrant. 🙂
M White
I love this! I just posted today about a skirt I made for my teen and her sister's doll using the same fabric you used for the pants! http://www.falafelandthebee.com/2014/11/01/day-of-the-dead/
Susan 'Bland' Mitchell
Love the freezer paper stencil. I've had freezer paper for a couple of years and still afraid to use it! lol
Amy
This is awesome Ajaire! I love the silver on that yellow 🙂
J W
I like it on the yellow because it's subtle. I can't believe she picked out the skulls for those pants. As a teacher, I see skeletons and skulls on all kinds of clothing and it's often the prettiest, most feminine girls wearing them. Can some one PLEASE tell me the allure??? I'm amazed that so young, bean is in love with skulls and not running crying from them. I still want to run away when I see them!!
Ajaire
Thanks Amy!! I thought it was subtle, but I really wanted to use that bright yellow for this sweater 🙂
Ajaire
Haha, I just wrote that I liked that it is subtle. I think she's a little scared of the skulls which is why she's obsessed with them. She likes to freak herself out a bit. But then she seems to not be afraid of them, like somehow she's owning the fear by pretending to like them. I have no idea, but really she asked for that fabric and then when she saw the pants she was out of her mind excited 🙂
Ajaire
That's awesome Michelle! My girl is super into those sugar skulls 🙂
Ajaire
Oh Susan, I am really the worst at freezer paper stenciling. I have tried other times and failed miserably 🙂 One of the best tips I've read has been to do layers instead of the whole thing at once. So broke this stencil into sections and did it like that. That way if when I was cutting out the stencil from the freezer paper I wrecked a part I wouldn't have to redo the whole thing. It'd just be that section. Good luck!!
Susan 'Bland' Mitchell
That is a seriously FANTASTIC tip! Thanks:)
Stephanie - Swoodson Says
So super cute, pinned it!