Chef Hat - How To

Hello Kitty Chef Hat

I made this Chef hat to match with apron I made for my DD. It's size is adjustable, fitted well with kids heads from small kids to big kids (even me..yes I tried it too.)
I searched through internet for idea and instruction, I  designed to (kind of) follow instruction on SkipToMyLou, it is very clear step by step instructions but I didn't print it out, also made the hat after midnight ( waaay passed my bed-time)  So I missed some steps, like it's neat and finished seam between hat-top and hat band. I learned from my mistake, I'll remember this if I made the hat again.

Here is my (missed steps) version of chef hat 

Material and Measurement 

1. 20" x 20" Hello Kitty fabric -> cut to circle 19" diameter
2. 8" x 27" blue fabric for hat band
3. 7" x 26" iron on Interfacing
4. 2" x 4" blue fabric for gab between  hat band
5. 0.75" x  4" Velcro (only had that long on hands)

Instructions:

1. Fold 2" x 4" blue fabric in haft lengthwise, then fold in another 0.5" on both sides to make bias tape.
2. Sew the bias tape around the edge of circle.

Sew Bias on Chef hat

3. Make ruffle - set longest stitch and highest tension number, sew around circle, start from one end of bias tape and stop when you get to the other end.
4. Hat band;
   4.1 Fold 8" x 27" blue fabric in haft lengthwise wrong side together,  then fold-in another 0.5" on all side, press.

Fold and press hat band

   4.2 Iron interfacing follow manufacturer.

Iron on interfacing

   4.3 Sew on Velcro (on different side.), Sew both ends close.

Sew on Velcro

 5. Sew together hat-top and hat band.

Sew together Hat band and Hat top

 6. Finish seam by pinking shears.

Pinking shears seam

Back of Chef Hat

Kid's Adjustable Apron

My daughter started to show interest in helping me in the kitchen, especially when I made her favorite breakfast, pancake and she got to have couple chocolate chips after she helped me put them in the batter (maybe that is why she liked to help haa). Even though she created more mess for me to clean up but we had good time together. I made her an apron to keep her clothes (somewhat) clean, she can also wore the apron when she played with her kitchen set- that was a plus.
The apron is inspired from cami in creatingbycami, I use my own measurement and changed couple things; using elastic  for necks strap to fit for bigger and smaller child's head, made its 2 in 1 apron, so kid can ware both sides, longer waist strap and Velcro so its adjustable, should be able to use for the next couple years. This apron would be good for children from 3 to 6 year old.

Hangable Kitchen towels, handtowel #Quick and Easy

I saw this towel a while  back while cruising Pinterest  Craft&DIY, my apology to the original inventor I don't remember her blog link, and couldn't find it again.

Anyway, the image just popped back in my head while I was trying to cleanup my scrap fabrics. I could use up  my scraps -Yea.

A little memo from Disneyland trip #1

Disneyland Notes & Tips #1
This is mostly for reminding  myself what I saw and what I should or shouldn't do if we are lucky enough to get chances going back there again. It was a very fun trip.

Our Disneyland trip started with thinking about spending weekend in Seattle and then we changed our plan that we were going to Hawaii instead - anyway after a lot of thinking and changing our mind ; our destination had changed to Disneyland, the happiest place on Earth ^__^

 We stayed in Holiday Inn Hotel&Suites on Walnut street, nice hotel, good pizza, has little cute water park for kids and a small pool.
We spent 3 days in the park; first day in Disneyland, second day in California Adventure and the last day in Disneyland. We were cheap so we didn't buy park hopper tickets which  I didn't think it was a 'must have' for us anyway.

My daughter was taller than 41" but a bit shorter than 42" so we missed out any ride requires 42" of height. Yes, they were very strict and No, tipping toes will be caught ( She tried haha ) But it is for safety reasons, so I won't argue with them.

Rides and shows  we were on/watched ( not in order);

Mickey and Minnie mouse T shirt -Get ready for Disney

We are going to DisneyLand ( Yay! ) so I HAVE TO  ( highlight on have to ha ha ) make duo mommy and baby T-shirts.


I took the easy route getting  four of cheap T-shirts ,  2 for me and 2 for my daughter and applique with whatever I have in my scrap.

Old Shirt Refashion

Found this two super soft and comfy shirts in my drawer while I went through the closet to get old and or too small clothes for donation.

Two super soft tops

I want to keep them but it is too small for me and too big for my four year old girl.