Custom Made

I just finished a special order! I made this smock and cape set for my friend's mother to give to her granddaughter as a Christmas gift. Nana is a hairdresser and bought a salon chair for her 3 year old granddaughter. She asked if I could make her an apron and a cape for her doll to wear. The apron is from Bend the Rules Sewing and it was so easy to sew :) The cape I just made free-hand. Here is a close up of the fabric, which I got at Joann's:


I just love how this little set came out and I hope that my friend's mother and her granddaughter love it too!

Keep in Touch

I know I mentioned in my last post that I wanted to make a keep in touch clutch, something that I could keep an address book, stamps, a pen and a calendar in to help remember birthdays and anniversaries. Here is what I came up with, I love it :)

Comfort

I've been sewing! I made this robe in bits and pieces over the last 2 weeks. It went together so easily, except that the band piece needed to be lengthened. It wasn't a tough fix and I absolutely love my robe! It's from this Simplicity pattern made in flannel from Joann's.

I'm working on these card cases - an order from one of my friends :) They just need topstitching and snaps. Then I plan on making a holder for my ipod touch similar to this one. I also want to make a variation of this clutch. And soon I'll show pictures of my best vintage find ever! :)

Mr. Hungry

One of my friends asked if I could make a Mr. Hungry toy for her nephew. If you don't know, Mr. Hungry is from the Weight Watchers commercials, you can see him here. I couldn't find orange fur, so I went with fleece. I think he came out pretty cute :) I had a lot of fun putting him together. He's a little wonky, one of his arms is longer than the other, but that's because I drew him freehand and besides, monsters aren't supposed to be perfect!

Sweat Shop

I've been working hard on some goodies for the upcoming craft fair. I've made 10 card cases (they just need snaps) and I've covered some buttons (but need to do lots more) for some bobbie pins. This weekend I plan on making up a bunch of key fobs too. The fair is coming up quickly but I'll be happy with the little bit I have to contribute :)

I got the Sewing 2010 desk calendar for my birthday and it's great! There are lots of projects that I want to make - this was a great gift, keep it in mind for Christmas!

Back with a Vengeance!

Hello there! I can't believe I haven't posted since June! I haven't been sewing much either, so that's probably why. I'm hoping that with the cool fall weather I will start to sew at my former pace. I just finished a bag, which came out really really well :-) The pattern is from Jennalou Designs. It went together so easily. I did break 4 needles trying to sew through the thick interfacing, but it was well worth it! I love fusible fleece now too, I need to go get some more of that! The fabric is some Lacework and Lotus Dots from Amy Butler with a brown twill for the lining. I skipped the zippered pocket and just made one big patch pocket instead. Ok, here is the photo:

Next up - I'm doing a craft fair with one of my friends. I just ordered some supplies to make key fobs. I've been procrastinating about making anything, but I think I just need to make a few things and I'll be happy. I plan to get to work next weekend on some inventory so I'll be back to show some photos!

Still Here

I have been soooo neglectful to this little blog! Lots have been going on here, including a big move. However, I have been sewing. I made this little set this week/weekend. I have also sewn some curtains (boring) and a really great new bag. Next up is the Barcelona skirt. I finally broke down and bought the pattern. I've been really cutting back on my fabric/pattern purchasing - but what is life without fabric! More to come soon - I promise!