Time just gets away

I still have a long list of things to do before Christmas , which is now only 4 days away ARGHHHHHHH, but I'm taking today a bit slow to try and reboot a little.

This time last year I thought it would be great to do a hand made christmas for 2014 and I have to say I'm glad I did but I wish I had started earlier. I am almost done and have all the adult presents finished but, still have a few of Madelines  presents to go.  If you ask anyone around me they will probably say I always put too much on my plate, both figuratively and at meal time, and I have not disappointed this Christmas. I did a quick calculation before and I've made about 19 gifts with one containing 10 little gifts. But anyway that's just me through and through,  once I make a decision throw myself into it 110%.

I will post photos after the presents are opened, so for now you'll just have to take my word for it hehe.

I appologise for not posting for so long, so in case time gets away again, from my family to yours we wish you a very merry holiday season and a bright and cheerful new year :)

Project Run and Play Week 3

 

Yay for week 3. To be honest, I had this week finished before I started week 1, I was just so excited about my idea. It quite often happens though, that I have an idea in my head and the final result just doesn't do it for me, but week 3 is exactly what I wanted.

I wanted to do a jump suit but one that wouldn't be too heavy so my first mission for this week was to find a denim that wasn't too heavy and a trip to the fabric store on my lunch break found it. I was a little concerned about the skulls on an almost 2 year old so I took a photo and bought it home for my husband to look at. He of course loved it so I went back the next day found the fabric where I had hidden it (slap on the wrist) and bought it. Since I was pattern mashing I really didn't know how much I would need so I bought wayyyy to much, but better to have too much than not enough I say!

The patterns I chose to mash were the Pattern Emporium baby harem pants and the Boo! Grace tunic top. I have made both of these patterns a few times and was quite comfortable with them.

 

For the top I used the correct size bodice but made sure that the fabric for the "skirt" of the top I didn't do the WOF as required by the pattern but instead measured the top of the harem pants and made the "skirt" the same width.  Matching up this measurement made sure that it was to poofy at the waist.

 

 

For the harems I added an inch (I think) to the top of the pattern pieces to allow for the two pieces to be attached. A second change I made to the harems was to attach a snaps panel.  Maddie is still in nappies and having to change her nappy without snaps was a nightmare I wanted to avoid. I also added in some seam pockets in pink. The addition of the pink in the pockets, the belt, the back of the bodice and the headband, I think,  made the look a little more girly and 2 year old friendly.

 

 

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Take care and enjoy every day.
Lisa xxx

16 weeks until Christmas!!!!!!

I've forgotten my book this morning so I thought, to make my train journey to work go a little quicker, I would up date everyone on what's been happening. The more I think about it though the mire I realise that the answer to that question is not much lol. My DD doesn't allow for much sewing during the day at the moment as she's a bit clingy and wants me to play with her all the time, which,  to be honest,  I am happy to do because she won't always want to play with me. So night time sewing it is and I've been so tired lately that even that's been a struggle. BUT it's that time of year again and Project Run and Play is kicking off again and there are some fun weeks ahead. I have already finished my item for week 3 so best attack week 1 tonight, in my defence I have the fabric I just haven't sewn it yet. A little sneaky peak of week 3 :)

I had better get going as we are about to pull into my station but I will be back with my week 1 entry so stay tuned!! 

Busy Busy Busy

Good morning everyone.  Life has been a little hectic around here lately and to be honest, I lost my sew-jo for a little while there.  But ironically having an fall on the way home from work one day and having a forced day off while Maddie was in day care was a blessing in disguise.  It gave me a day to potter around and sew for pleasure rather than having to rush. 

So I thought I would do a photo dump of the things I have made recently but haven’t had the chance to share just yet.  Some of the photos aren’t great, my now almost 2 year old moves too quick for action photos now.  So without further a do here are the projects which have kept me busy lately….

 

 

There are more things but I can’t share them yet as they are Christmas presents.  Yes Christmas, it really isn’t that far away you know and since I am doing a handmade Christmas this year, I have had to start early. 

I can hear a little miss stirring so I have to go.  If you have any questions, please post them below and I will do my best to answer :o)

Please take care and see you again soon xxx

 



Something a little different

Evening everyone,

Things have changed a bit for me this year, I have had a bit of a light bulb moment you might say and have decided that to allow me to get in some quality time with my Bubba who is growing to big far, far, far to quickly, I will mostly just do showcases for awhile. (that is a really long sentence and my OCD doesn't like that much but moving on)  And while this does give me more time, it also allows me to try things that are out of my comfort zone and may take a little longer. 
 

The most recent item I completed was for the Muddy Ruffles Fabric Addiction Australian pattern designers showcase.  This little beautiful creation was my entry...

 

I'm normally quite pickey about the things I make and quite often get frustrated by the smallest of things.  But with the horseicorn (as I have called her), I am so happy with how she turned out.  I was a little unsure at the beginning whether she was going to be everything I wanted, but I can safely say, if she doesn't sell I won't be upset ;o)  The pattern is from Whimsey Woo and allows for so much individualisation.
 

I wanted her to be ultra girly which is why I used different fabrics, all with the same pink base but with different patterns.  Into the mane I also put in a white eyelet fabric that just breaks it up a bit.  This same eyelet fabric is on the outside of the ears.

I think I will defiantly be making some more. 

For the noseband I wanted to do something a little fancy smashey so did a little braid thing, don't ask me what its called, I have no idea.  I've just been doing it since I was in school with no idea where I learnt it hehe. 

The rosette is the same fabrics used in the main, with the addition of a layer of tuel (not sure of the spelling on that one) for something a little different.  It is also removable so it can also be worn as a broach. 

 

 

Thank you for reading and take care xxx

A new friend

It's been a busy couple of weeks here since Easter and I haven't had a chance to talk about the new little friend I made Maddie. 

This little bundle of cuteness, the Wendy Doll, was my first foray into proper hair wig on a doll.  It was an interesting process but one I am definitely going to be repeating, very very soon (hint hint).  This cute little girl stands about 12 inches tall and has jointed knees and elbows and little feet that help her adorable little shoes say on. 

It doesn't show up very well in the photo but the wool I used for the hair has silver strands in it which is what drew me to it, also it was on sale so double bonus!  the fabric I used for the dress I picked for two reasons.  The first, I love it and have a lot of it in my stash but luckily I had a scrap big enough and secondly I have a showcase coming up that I am thinking about making a doll for so wanted to try it out on a smaller scale.  I have to say I still love it and think it was a success. 

There aren't many clothing patterns around that scare me, I will give anything a go but to be honest Dolls scare the beegeebes out of me. I struggled a little with some of the actual sewing, specifically getting the feet at the right angle, but with a bit of persistence, I got there. It's definitely not a problem with the pattern or Sarah's instructions but more to do with the fact I've only made 3 dolls before in my whole life and I'm a prefectionist. I love pushing myself amd dolls do that for me. 

This is the third Dolls and Daydreams doll I have made and like all Dolls and Daydreams patterns, the instructions are easy to follow and gives an adorable result even on the first try.  The others I have made and will be making again soon are the Ballerina and the Tiny Tot doll.  These two are still my favourite but I'm wondering what all these patterns would be like combined, hmmmm :o)

 

 

I have been thinking lately that I want to make more dolls, I love seeing them come to life as I had stitch their faces, so special.  So stay tuned for more special dolls to come in the very, very near future. 

 

Thank you for coming and spending some time here with me and Maddies dolls.