I'm still deciding what to sew next week for Kids Clothes Week, so while I make my mind up I thought I'd pull together a round up of the boys clothes I've made in the past... a bit of a reminder for me and some inspiration for you! Kids Clothes Week has grown into such an online community event and I always look forward to it. I was really disappointed that I couldn't ...
Sewing
The Flat Felled Bound Seam – Tutorial
This is such a pretty seam finish! It's a great way to add a pop of colour to an otherwise plain seam. This technique works great on the side seams of skirts and pants...think Tuxedo pants! I also like it on the sides of bags and pouches. You can make your own single fold bias binding for this project or use bought bias tape. If you buy double fold tape, you will need to ...
Selfish Sewing Week Wrap Up
I'm a bit sad that Selfish Sewing Week is over already. Thank you so much to Rachael and Jill for hosting the series. It was so nice to make some things for myself and I can't tell you how excited I am to have some new clothes in my wardrobe. I haven't really been shopping since before I was pregnant with Roman! That's like 4 years ago! I got a lot more done this week than I ...
Contrast Stripe Shoulder Tee
Heidi Klum was wearing one of these sheer contrast shoulder tees on an episode of Project Runway and I thought it was kinda cool. Then, Jen from Mend and Make New made one. Straight after seeing Jen's version, I went to my stash to look for some fabrics I could use to make one of my own. I was originally going to use the Liberty Jersery for a tee with Peter Pan collar, but ...
The Big T Nursing Top
Selfish Sewing Week starts today and I've already got something to show you. I did kinda cheat and make it early, but that's ok...right?! Selfish Sewing Week is being organised by Rachael from Imagine Gnats and Jill from Made with Moxie. What a great idea! I think most of us sew a lot more for our kids than ourselves. Fashion and breastfeeding don't really go that well ...
My Colette Sorbetto Muslin
I've had the Sorbetto on my 'To Sew' list for ages. It's a free pattern with nice simple lines and only two pattern pieces. Ros and I have talked about making it and she's even made some up. With Selfish Sewing Week coming up, I wanted to get the fit spot on so that I can whip up a few. First, I took my bust measurement and according to that I should make up a size 6...So a ...
Small Fry Skinny Jeans
A couple weeks back, Laura from Craftstorming had a sew-along for her new upcoming pattern, the Small Fry Skinny Jeans. With the change of season coming, it was perfect timing and I followed along to make up a pair for Roman. He loves his new 'Lion pants' (the waistband facing and pocket lining have a lion print on them) and I'm having a hard time getting them in the wash ...
Turned Lapped Seam – Tutorial
The Turned Lapped Seam is very clever and offers a lot of great features. It's very strong, as the seam is sewn three times. The raw seam allowances are hidden inside, unlike the Lapped Seam, so it can be used on all kinds of fabrics. The seam gives a neat finish which is identical on both sides so it is perfect for reversible garments. You can also layer two fabrics together ...
Necessary Clutch Wallet Pattern Review and Giveaway *Closed*
A few months back, I was getting all organised for the arrival of Ted and started packing a nappy bag. I realised that the nappy bag made my own handbag a bit pointless. If I'm toting around a nappy bag, why take a handbag too? I was thinking that a big wallet would be perfect. Big enough for all the usual stuff, money, cards etc, but also big enough to put my phone and keys ...
Zaaberry Messenger Bag
Roman is at the age where he loves to stuff things into pockets and bags to carry around. This tutorial for a Kids Messenger Bag from Zaaberry was perfect to make him a bag of his own. The style of bag is great for boys (and girls) and the tutorial was nice and easy to follow. This bag was cut out and sewn in about an hour. The size given makes a bag perfect for a 2 or 3 ...
Some Noodlehead Pouches
I had some scraps of my sunflower fabric leftover from making my handbag and the floor cushion and thought they'd be perfect for making some Noodlehead Open Wide Pouches. Turns out I had just enough and I've got a tiny bit left I think I can use for another project on the 'To Do List'. I was planning on making the lining waterproof to use them as cosmetics bags, but I was ...
A Bit of Nursery Decoration
When I was pregnant, I had a sleep in one morning and hubby surprised me by painting the nursery. It looked fantastic and really inspired me to get crafting some things to go in it. We chose Dulux Timeless Grey for the walls and my plan was to have orange accessories. The first thing I worked on was this Fox softie. I wasn't able to find an orange in the colour I wanted so I ...
