Rainy Days

Flower Girl

2009-04-18T17:53:00.000-07:00

My daughter was flower girl for my best friends wedding and was just such an absolute delight on the day. She sat up the front next to us (bridal party) for the whole church service. Only lifted her dress and flashed the crowd once! I made the dress for her, so I was very worried that people may not like it. It turned out people loved her shoes more (should have taken pic of those!!) but everyone did tell me what a wonderful girl she was. And she was. Here are the pics

Dolls House

2009-03-31T17:00:00.000-07:00

I made this for my niece's 4th birthday, though I think my DD was more interested in playing with it. I will make one for DD when she is a bit older (and I can be bothered!!).

I found this tutorial and if I could post a link properly I would. I made some slight changes in that I didn't use the plastic suggested and just got some thick cardboard from the newsagency. I also didn't use wadding but I changed it for fusible fleece (just because I had some). I just hand sewed this together to hold it in place and put the 'sticky' bit of the fleece on the outside so it would stick to the material when wrapped (which it did!!). It also meant I didn't need to use the tape to wrap the batting around. I did do the exact instructions for a mock up one, but found it too small so made a larger one.

<

Sewing Room Progress

2009-03-23T15:29:00.000-07:00

Ok, well here are the shots of my sewing room...

It is only a weekend job and seeing as we own our own business that is open 7 days it makes it very slow going.

Here is the laundry finally in the right spot.

And here is the wall and door into the laundry (ok, the door and the wall frame).

Flipsy Skirt

2009-03-05T23:02:00.000-08:00

I am in love with this make it perfect skirt. It was easy and looks great (well I think so anyway!!) Sorry about the model not wanting me to adjust her to fit the skirt better. And yes, those who are observant will notice the shoes are on the wrong feet.

But wait....Its reversable!!

Sewing Room in Progress.....

2009-03-03T22:45:00.000-08:00

Ok, here's what is soon to be my sewing room (by soon I mean anytime this year!) It will also have a new laundry. I should have taken before shots but all there really was in the room was a built in and a toilet.

Pin Cushion Swap

2009-03-01T02:23:00.001-08:00

Well 1st March is here (Happy Birthday Mum) and I was FINALLY able to open a little package that I had hidden from myself to avoid temptation. A lovely Japanese inspired pin cushion, which is just so pretty. It has already had use tonight and passed with flying colours (my sewing tonight not so successful). Thankyou to my gift giver (Unlike others over in EB I am completely clueless - although I could do some investigation I reckon......)

Unfortunately my recipient didn't receive hers (it's sitting at her local post office). Hopefully she will like it when she opens it tomorrow.

Sew- Jo Coming Back

2009-03-01T02:18:00.000-08:00

Well I have been very slack over here in blog land. My local SL had been closed for months after a fire and the resultant water damage. I know I have showed off some gorgeous material but I didn't want to waste these with my very beginner sewing skills with a fist attempt at something. I did in my hiatus make a bend the rules jacket I made a month or so ago for DD. Nothing special but great for day care.

My first Order

2009-01-20T03:30:00.000-08:00

Here is my first order of fabrics. They are so devine I am in love. My SL is currenly closed and I am very limited with any other choices for fabric. This store I ordere from however is at least in the same state and only a couple of hours away where I plan to go for a hens night in a couple of weeks, so will definitely be visiting in person.

Pinny# 2

2009-01-20T03:15:00.000-08:00

Here is a dress for DD I made out of scrap material left over from Christmas presents. It's not entirely wearable but it's not made too badly!! DD liked it and that's the main thing.

Something for Me

2009-01-09T21:13:00.000-08:00

This skirt is the first thing that I have made for myself. It was VERY easy. It doesn't fit as well as I had hoped, but not too bad for my first go. I will definitely make some more when my local material shop re opens.

Turning Japanese

2009-01-09T21:10:00.001-08:00

This cute little top is from a Japanese pattern book. I had actually made the top over a month ago but couldn't figure (ie read the japanese) to know how much elastic to use!!

Christmas Present for me!!!!

2009-01-09T21:05:00.000-08:00

These are the patterns I orderd on behalf of my husband. He did get given a list of what I wanted but he is very busy leading up to christmas so I ended up getting money and "permission" to order.

Cork Board

2009-01-07T18:15:00.000-08:00

This was a Christmas present I made for my 10yr old niece. It is a corkboard, with pockets down the bottom for a few pens and a pad holder. I was quite happywith it overall, however the back is slightly messy but when it's hanging you aren't able to see it.

Cross Stich Christmas Cards

2008-12-18T15:06:00.000-08:00

These are christmas cards made for the two little girls in Emma's mothers group. I had her scribble on the bottom in case you thought I was being very messy!!

The Dress in Action

2008-12-18T14:58:00.001-08:00

So here is my mums group dress in action. Em has had a little growth spurt so, although slightly big, still can pass as wearable. This is 10 o'clock at night so she is a little worn out!!

Christmas Presents

2008-12-11T00:17:00.000-08:00

Hi have to pass a big thanks to the designer of this crayon roll. For some reason I always had little problems making the other ones but this was easy peezy and looks so much better than the others. It is for my nephew for Christmas. He is only 2 and I thought I would replace the ribbon with some elastic and it works well for tying it up.

For his sister I made a notebook holder and tote bag. The notebook holder is actually a bit small for A5 (even though it is meant for that!!). I have found a sketch book I need to just cut down a little and it will fit perfectly.

For their other sister my final christmas project is a cork board for her. Stay tuned.....

To do List is smaller than the Have Done list!!!

2008-12-05T01:37:00.000-08:00

I needed to comment on this, I seem to finally be making headway which is nice! Will have to now start adding more things on the to do list.

Oven Mitt Challenge

2008-12-05T00:25:00.000-08:00

Over at EB beginner sewers we had an oven mitt challenge for November. It took me nearly 3 weeks just to get the materials I needed so I was a bit late finishing. It was my first attempt at using batting as well as making my own bias tape. Overall I am very happy with my attempt, however I haven't tested it with heat yet!!! I also made a matching pot holder (my first Amy Butler design!!).

Present

2008-11-16T17:20:00.000-08:00

A friend in my mothers group made this for me. I drive us around (which is no hassle because she's 5 mins away) but she wanted to say thanks. I'm so in love with it. I tried to make one ages ago and was totally hopeless with it, but she is very talented.

Ottobre Jacket

2008-11-16T16:58:00.000-08:00

I'm too excited about this jacket that, although it isn't finished, I needed to blog it already!! It's reversable and slightly A-Line. I got the wrong sized buttons and it needs a little belt piece on the back of the blue side, but other than that all done!!! The pictures aren't the best but they do enlarge to show a bit more detail.

Here is the pattern from the mag:

Bucket Hat

2008-11-16T16:54:00.000-08:00

I have finally gotten around to blogging this hat. This is the 2nd attempt, the first was a little small for my darlings larger sized head!!

First Skirt

2008-11-04T18:20:00.001-08:00

Ok, so this is along the procrastination line. Here is the first thing I ever made! It is a wrap skirt which needed a button hole and I didn't know how to do them, so I put it away. I finally did one last night and having a look at the quality is very embarassing but also encouraging to see that I have improved slightly!!! Sorry about the clothes underneath and the dishes in the background, it was the easiest way to get a picture this morning. The tie is also too long so when I get around to making another I will adjust this.

Play Ball

2008-11-04T18:12:00.000-08:00

Here is a little play ball I finally finished for Em. I'm a hopeless procrastinator and when I get to the boring stuff I put it off for ages. With this ball it was the circles (or septagons!) at the top that I needed to handsew. Was going to make a set but have other more exciting things to make. Maybe later.......

Lazy Days Skirt

2008-10-26T23:02:00.001-07:00

I finally made one. I have had the pattern printed forever and finally found some material for it. I love it and enjoyed making it. I can even see that my sewing is getting better, ie straighter!

First Attempt at Shirring

2008-10-16T23:25:00.000-07:00

Ok...here was my first attempt at shirring. All in all I am quite happy with it. Once I place some straps on it I think it will make a nice summer dress. I have some more material to make another with, but got so excited over this one thought I might post pics of it. Excuse the dribble on the close up!!!

Lounge Pants

2008-10-16T23:03:00.000-07:00

I made these pants from a pattern which actually had a ruffle. I wasn't too impressed with the ruffle so decided just to hem them instead. This is my second pair and each time I mucked up the cutting out and had 2 of the same side legs, it took me forever to realise what I was doing wrong. The first time I unpicked the pants twice before I realised!!

Mothers Group Dress

2008-10-11T02:07:00.000-07:00

Here is my mothers group dress. Another girl and I wanted to learn how to sew so one of the other mums is teaching us and this is our second project (following a successful cushion cover!). It is too big for DD at the moment (it was taking so long to make the dress I was worried it would be too small for her!).

The Dress

2008-10-09T16:39:00.000-07:00

...and here is the dress.

Is that a dress??

2008-10-09T16:34:00.000-07:00

I first attempted this dress but it actually fit better as a top so I adjusted it for my next attempt and made it longer for a dress. I did have to take it in after it was made as well, which was quite advanced for me!!!! Please excuse the garbage bags of clothes in the back ground, they were waiting to be put away.

Here is the link for the tutorial. (I have even learnt how to link websites within words!!)

2008-10-08T23:19:00.000-07:00

Welcome to my blog! I am very simple with my computer abilities to please do not be surprised to find mistakes along the way!! I am as simple with my sewing abilities which is why I am creating this blog to "show off" my creations.