Boys Big Bum Baby Pants

Hello.

My son's Kindy teacher asked the other day if I could make her something for her little grandson. 

I didn't have many baby boys patterns to choose from.  I decided to make her a pair of pants using my

Big Bum Baby Pants pattern.

This is a great pattern that can be used for boys & girls.

I made a couple of matching bibs to complete the outfit :-)

Loveheart Dress

Hello.

I wanted to share this dress I made for my daughter yesterday.

It was the first time using the Lily Bird Studio pattern Sasha Jumper Dress.

I just love it! The patterns are so easy to follow.

I purchased this pattern because my daughter is starting Kindy next year

and I thought it would make the cutest little school dress.

This little dress was made from quilting cotton that has a natural calico look to it.

I picked it up on special at Spotlight for only $4 p/m.

I love a bargain!

I used little pink loveheart buttons on the back. They are not an exact match for colour,

but they are close enough to be ok.

I have a little bit of fabric left so I will see if I can made a little matching piece for my baby.

I'll be sure to post it when I do :-)



Ben & Mia Pants

Hello.

I bought 3 PDF patterns from Lily Bird Studio, including the "Ben & Mia Pants".

I made a pair for my 4 year old son.

Front with Pockets

Back

This is such a great pattern, as are all I purchase from

Lily Bird Studio. They are so comprehensive. The pattern was emailed so quickly and has detailed instructions of every step. This pattern actually had 49 pages so I just printed out the pattern pieces and just referenced from the computer. Saved heaps of paper and ink this way :-)

I decided they were quite a dressy style pant and they would look great with a little tie so I made one using this tutorial from See Kate Sew.

I slightly altered the design and made it adjustable using 4 press studs on the back. I actually don't think I followed the directions/pattern properly because my tie was not long enough

to fold over the neck piece as the tutorial explains.

I just folded the top of the tie over the neck piece and stitched it closed and added a piece around the top to give the illusion it had been tied.

Now I just need a special occasion for him to wear them :-)

Green Pleated Bag - Free Pattern & Tutorial

Hello.

I made this little bag up the other day.

I used the free pattern and tutorial I found here.

I like the way this bag turned out but next time I will make a few changes.

I don't like such a stiff bag so I will use a lighter weight interfacing and

I will move the straps a little closer to the middle.

It was supposed to close with a magnetic stud but I decided not to use one.

I figured the bag was deep enough that nothing was going to fall out.

I like having the pocket on the inside so I can easily find my phone.

I wanted to sew a little fob for my keys in the lining but I forgot. Grrrr...

I made my own navy piping which I am pleased with.

It is actually really easy and I'm going to use it much more often.  



Urban Girl Wrap Skirt

Hello.

Well I was so excited to receive my pattern and fabric I ordered with my $25 voucher I won from Shabby Fabrics. I really have not made that much for myself so this time I was thinking about me :-)

I used to wear alot of wrap skirts in years gone by. They are really comfy and quite flattering.

This is what I ended up with.

The pattern is called Urban Girl Wrap. It has the option of having a ruffle all the way around it. I prefer it a little less frilly. I also shortened the pattern by a few inches as I'm not very tall.

I used the Michael Miller fabric Antiquity Quatrefoils. It is not too bold. I nearly had a major disaster though. I was supposed to cut 3 pieces for the tie and silly me only cut 1. I then used ALL of the rest of the fabric to make the bias binding. When I discovered my mistake I called my local Spotlight store to see if they had any.

They didn't.

I ended up cutting the 1 piece I had in half which gave me 2 pieces 1/2 the width I needed. This was enough to get the job done but it was only just wide enough to put in the buttonhole to thread the tie through.

I am still really happy with the result and have worn the skirt a few times already.

I will definately make another one for myself down the track.

Liebster Award

Hello.

I want to say thanks to Cass from Cass Can Sew for acknowledging my blog with the

Liebster Award

I feel I have let you down a little bit lately because I really haven't blogged about my sewing projects.

I have been sewing alot, getting myself ready for the Baby & Childrens Markets next weekend.

I am going to blog about my win from Shabby Fabrics once I have finished with this post.

But first I must pass the honour of The Liebster Award to

5 of my favourite blogs that have less than 200 followers.

This is going to be tough because I love reading about

Cass's sewing exploits but I can't give one back to her.

I also love reading Pam's blog - Theading My Way

and Roslyn at - Sew Delicious

but these 2 blogs have also already been awarded one,

so my choice for the Liebster Award goes to

Melly Sews

Cristy Crafty

Old House Mama

Cookie and Claire

Sarah Jane Sews

So to all of you that I have nominated,  pass it on to 5 of your favorite blogs with

under 200 followers and keep spreading the love.

Fabric Traders Giveaway

Hello.

I would just like to let all you Aussies out there in blog land who love to sew that Fabric Traders online store have a super giveaway. Check out their website for the Super offer, but be quick.

The offer is only available for the first 50 who blog about this special.

Good Luck!