When you can't find what you want ... MAKE IT!

I'm a big DIY-er ... which can be a good or bad thing depending on how you look at it. I always seem to have issues with finding a cut table that fits where in my room or one that's the right height. So for the past 2 moves we've made where I've been lucky enough to have a sewing studio I've made my cut table.

But this time we're in Hawaii and I know we'll be like a mini-hotel, so my studio definitely needs to double as a guest room. My first thought was to make a Murphy bed and have the cut table hinge off the front of that. But in the end that was more trouble than it was worth. But I did like the idea of a hinging table that could fold away to provide our guests with more room. The wheels started turning ... and here's what we came up with a Murphy style cut table!

 

The best part about using a pocket door is they're cheap, easy to cut down, and LIGHT! So I have my table, 35" legs, and hinges for both the table top and legs. 

I placed the legs so they could fold down flat and attached them with little hinges. I also got locks, but since the table is on carpet and I only use it to cut/pin/prep on so there isn't much movement, I don't think I'll need them.

 

Standing!!!

Folded!!! It came out PERFECT and really opens the room when closed!

Now to add all my nicknacks and tools. I can't wait to get to work!

A bunch of boxes, a drive, some fun, a flight, and lots of waiting!

Well we had a fun and at sometimes stressful summer. But we made it to Hawaii in one piece!

Here's a small glimpse into our trip ...

 Hubby graduated TBS and started the journey ...

     

... celebrated our littlest turning 1 (it was an early birthday so we could share it with friends and family, his real birthday would be 2 days after landing in Hawaii and we wanted it to be fun!) ...

 

... visited some fun characters and events along the way (Disney is a BIG thing for us.We took both boys right after they were born and for their birthdays, so this is our 4th Mickey Birthday picture!) ...

 ... and then the REAL adventure began! 8 pieces of luggage, 2 car seats, and 1 stroller (plus our carry on's) haha! ...

... and after what seemed like FOREVER (but was only really a month and a half) we have a house and our stuff!! 

Now the real adventure beings! Unpacking, settling in, and exploring! Being is paradise is great, I know some spend a lifetime saving to simply visit so I plan to make the best of everything while I'm here. Even the problems ... like no Joann's, Micheal's, or Hobby Lobby! I can't wait to start all the new projects both for the house, the studio, and Tiny Hiney product line! So stay tuned my friends our Hawaiian Hana hoʻopīhoihoi!!

New Sewing Studio!

Lots has been happening around here! Trying to make things and furniture fit into a new house that were bought for another house is always a welcomed challenge! But I think the best part is we lucked out on getting a bigger house than expected and I have a true sewing studio!!! I can't wait to decorate and find a spot for everything!

Here's a look at the before, a simple room with a nice size closet and great natural light!

Now give me a few to figure out how everything is going to fit! And I definitely need to get new shelves for my MOUNTAINS of fabric! While we were in California I went to LA Fashion district and mini-fashion district (a huge store in Anaheim thats just like LA but all in one big warehouse!) and stocked up on some of my favs!

DIY!?! Tutorial?!? What to do ... ?!?

I really want to do more than just post things that I've done or in the process of ... but I'm not sure what?!?! I know there's the stand by tutorials, although a good 95% of what I make is done with a pattern (that I didn't create) or something that I've tweaked off of some tutorial already out there! 

I'd also love to showcase the building of my new sewing room, but again that's something that is MONTHS away! (Although I have already begun shopping, even found a new desk!)

I need to think of somethings, maybe even branch away from the sewing machine for some?! Or maybe just do some "showcase" posts about wear I get my appliques/embroidery?!

Anything that you would like to see?

Moving Madness!

So I know that I haven't been on here .... but SO SO SO many things have been going on! 

As I announced awhile ago we're relocating to Hawaii. But first my husband has some schooling in Virginia. So we packed up our house and moved ... he went to Virginia and I went to Georgia to be with family. 

Well moving is never fun, and it's even less fun when you do it yourself, and even LESS fun when it's into a storage unit! This is my whole life right here ... 

 

And that's not even all of it!! So much stuff for our little family! 

Anyways, now we're some what settled for the time being. And getting back into the swing of things is proving harder than normal. Thank goodness for family!! 

I'm excited to announce that Valentine's has taken over ... some many hearts, red, pink, and white fabric being thrown around! I can not wait to get this new collection out! Some of the little men stuff is so cute that I'm taking my two littles out to do a mini photo shoot to show case it! 

Here was my set up today ... 

busted out my mom's machine so I could sew while my machine did the embroidery work! Not a bad set up, I think that I'll keep and eye out for a nice used Bernina now so I can do this again. Don't be fooled by the "cleaness" for this was a BEFORE picture. I'll have to take another one tomorrow night with the AFTER.

I've got Mail!

Nothing can is fun about Mondays ... its the start of the everyone going back to work, getting back on schedule after slacking during the weekend, and for my writing out my weekly to-do list for the house and work schedule for Tiny Hiney. Thank goodness it's not pay days because than it's also bills and grocery lists! Oh for the little things!

But one thing that does brighten up a Monday is hearing your doorbell ring around 2pm and opening the door to see the Mr.UPS man with a big box for you!

HAHA ok so it wasn't the biggest of boxes! It should have been there's almost 50 shirts in there!! 
 

Looks like I know have something to keep me busy! 

Things to look out for ... Valentines, Mardi Gras, and a set of Monthly Baby Onesies!

Hi-Ho Hi-Ho it's off to work I go!

We've got something to tell you ... ;)

As a lot of you know we're a Marine family here at Tiny Hiney. Love our special little life and all of the great things its provided for us. But the good ol' USMC is throwing a lot our way this year including a move to ... (insert drum roll) ...

HAWAII!!

Yes I know, so very exciting! We can not wait and very  much looking forward to the new adventures this is going to bring to us! But it also makes things a little stressful between now and when we finally will be settled. We will have a series of times when we'll have to close or limit orders while we're in transition. 

Either way, 2013 is starting off with a BANG! And the best is yet to come!

Welcome to 2013!!

Happy New Year from our Hiney to yours!!

There's so much that I am grateful for this past year, and even more that I'm excited for for 2013! It's going to be a great year and I can tell!

Like everyone does I'm making some new years resolutions for Tiny Hiney ...

• I want to be better ... better organized, better seamstress, better blogger, better EVERYTHING!
• I want to "upgrade" my business with some new equipment and certifications

Seems simple enough but I know it's going to take work. I have a ton of ideas and I need to just make an extra effort to get them done. Today is day one, and I'm off to a good start!

Busy, Busier, Busiest!

Its been one of those week where your normal busy life just gets busier day by day!

Good news is a BIG new item will be finished today, can't wait to post pictures of that! And all of the 1 round of models received their items! I can't wait to see all the cutest rocking out the new Tiny Hiney creations!

This past weekend was a big event for our little family, my hubby competed in his 3rd CrossFit event. And while he was working it out, I was juggling the 2 kiddos! So 10 hours at the beach, with 2 littles, on a hot humid day ... let just say that we all slept very well that night!

Here's some fun pictures from the day ...

SO MAKE SURE TO STAY TUNED ... I'M REALLY HOPING TO LOAD SOME NEW PICTURE ITEMS THIS WEEK!

It's an off day ...

I know we've all had those days where you're just stuck in a rut or lost or just plan don't want to move from the couch ... Well I'm REALLY having one of those days! Between the mess of a sewing room I have awaiting me, to the annoying issue of USPS not being unable to deliver packages, to waiting for new order payments ... just doesn't seem like a headache I want to take on!
But I know I must! Pumpkin/Halloween items, new baby items, and getting a head start on cutting is on my plate today! First things first ... I must clean!
Here's a peek of my room ... I'll have to post pictures of when it's nice and organized and clean!

Newest Creations!

I love when I get new stuff made and posted on time haha! With the juggles of this house that's a real accomplishment!

I absolutely LOVE fall ... it's the beginning of the holiday season and when all the fun festivals/events start! So this past week I've been working on Halloween and Football season specialties! It's all kinda biter sweet since I made some of the cutest dresses and I have boys! Either way though I know some little girls who are going to look so stylish!


 Here's the Halloween Pinafore ...

 And here's Team Spirit items ...

TOO CUTE! I can't wait to get pictures back from all my little models! Cloths on hangers just don't look as good as clothes on cute little people!

Now to start working on the rest of my Want/Need To-Do List!

Welcome to SEW Wonderland!?!

Tiny Hiney Business is expanding! Now you can follow me in more detail as I write about juggling my house, business, kiddos, and everything else!! 

There's so much that goes on here behind the scenes. Facebook only lets you post so much and Etsy is just a store front ... so here is where all the true madness will happen!! HAHA, why do I feel like Alice who just sat down at the Mad Hatter's tea party?!

But besides just reading about me you'll also find some DIY projects, new patterns, and of course specials! I can't wait to start adding things here! 

So pull up a chair at the table, and "CHEERS!" with your pinky-out!

 (picture via www.karaspartyideas.com)