egg & spoon

 These are a "cinderella*zwergen*mode" Hotpants  "e-pattern"  from the crafty mama's shop ( Have you seen their new shop? It's fabulous!).
My girls always wear boy legged underpants so this is perfect for them.
This is the largest size for my 9 year old (128-140) with a small seam allowance added.   I think I should have added a more substantial seam allowance or upsized it slightly as it was too low in the rise even before I had to make a casing for the elastic.  So instead of a casing, I added a waistband in the same comfy fabric as the underpants.  I've not finished the bottom of the legs yet, they have just an overlocked edge but Miss A was very keen to try them on (and since will not give them back to finish)

Just easing myself very gently into sewing  after a long absence.

These little items are all for the year one  teacher at my children's school.  She  taught both my daughters and I have to say I am a bit sad that she won't be back from maternity leave to teach my son next year but I am very happy for her and her partner. This has been a long journey to parenthood for them and I wish them every happiness as they prepare to welcome their firstborn , a daughter , into the world in about 4 weeks time.

Using all Michael Miller Fabrics I've made a burp cloth, two bibs and a gorgeous pair of kimono booties ( with thanks to the free pattern on HomeSpun-Threads )
The whole set.

Below- showing the bottom of the booties

The burp cloth folded in half. It is backed with terry towelling and has layers of flannelette inside of it.

Below- Bib #1 has the white colourful fabric as backing with layers of flannelette inside of it.

Below- Bib #2 is back with pink terry towelling with layers of flannelette inside of it.

Below- The cutest shoe pattern ever, little Kimono slipper booties

I just need to apply snaps to the bibs and they are ready to be gifted.

I *think* my sewjo may be returning.

cinderella*zwergen*mode pattern.
Navy fabric is Bonds fabric from CM and the other two are from SL about 7 years ago. The fabric all has some sort of stretch in it, but not a lot. Neck Ribbing is from the church fete haul a few weeks ago.
I made this in the 11-12yrs size with no seam allowances.

I didn't have enough stripey fabric to cut the back piece out all in one go, so I had to cut it in two parts and then overlock it together. I was feeling rather lazy so I did a rolled hem around the bottom and also on the sleeves.

I have Imogen's one all sewn up bar the rolled hem. PIcs of that one to come when its completed.

from Ottobre 6/2008 ( or is it 6/2009?), pattern #2.
Size 80, no seam allowances added. Ribbing added to match his brown polka dot raglan sleeve tee. Completed last night and worn today because the whole outfit together is just so darn cute.  Yes, it looks like a set of long johns but we are having a day at home today so they are nice and comfy ( and snuggly) for him to lounge around in.


I know they are not very good photo's today but I had to be quick to get a few whilst the sun was shining and he was happy before nap time.









I was not going to make his brown polka dot tee a pyjama top, but combined with the leggings, it's just too cute to boot!
Now to finish his actual pyjama pants to match the plain green with yellow ribbing top I made on Sunday.  ( isn't it funny how you can start one project and end up totally sidetracked by something else and finish that instead of what you started with!)
Ali

  I know it's Monday, but these were sewn up yesterday so technically still a Sunday Sew up!  Another three "Rille" shirts from Ottobre 6/2008 in sz 80 this time with seam allowances added.

My sewjo has been on hiatus since March. It's been a never ending battle with sickness, household chores and well lets face it, everyday life with 5 kids.

But Sunday night I got the urge (right about 9pm) to sew something!
After scouring my Otto's I decided on three pieces for Elliott to wear out the very next day.

So I only finished two of the three things, but in my defence it was after 1 am when I packed my gear away.

Item #1 was the "Rille" raglan sleeve tee from Otto 6/2008 in sz 80 (without seam allowance added). It's a great fit too and so easy to whip up. I will definitely be making more of these up for E 's winter wardrobe.

Item #2 was the "peikko" furry vest ( minus the fur though lol) from Otto 6/2009 in sz 86. I used a nice warm slightly ribbed winter white knit for this one. I did not put the button and ribbon hook on. I was going for an open vest look but it is slightly too big on him do I am going to add some snaps to the front instead (photo's to come)

Item #3 is the "goofy" tweed pants from Otto 6/2008 in sz 86.
I am using a nice red and grey tartan for these pants. I've only just added the pleats to the front, I still have along way to go to finish them.
I am hoping to get them done tonight. (pictures to come )

It's nice getting back into the swing of things.

For a whole $4.00 I got all of these goodies.