Some trades....

Just a couple of things I did for trades on the diaper sewing board I belong too. I'm getting a couple pairs of newborn longies in return for these--which works out great since I cannot knit!!

First trade--Farbenmix Olivia, w/ Lost in the Wood fabric from The Fabric Fairy, with matching undies.

I also included an extra set: Tank from the Ottobre free pattern, and matching undies.

Second trade was for 11 pairs of girls undies:


I also included a tank to match one of the pairs:

Dress set

This is a sample dress I did for the local fabric store. The owner gave me the fabric, notions, and pattern, and I got to sew it up--I also get to keep the pattern, and when the fabric that I used sells out, I get to keep the outfit too!

Pattern was Kwik Sew 3664, View B. I really didn't love the fabric she picked out, but all sewn up, I really like them together. Size is 12 months--so if bub is a girl I'll keep it, if not will have to find a friend to give it too!

This set was really time consuming, and is the epitome of everything I despise in the sewing world--buttons and buttonholes (which used to be no biggie until my automatic buttonhole foot quit working...), facing, and LOTS of gathering. I made it through though, and in the end the result was worth all the fussing!

Skater Tee for Braydon

Just a quick shirt I did for Braydon this morning. I used a new technique (new to me!), called reverse applique--which I really love the look off. A bit time consuming, but the results are well worth it!!

The pattern is Ottobre 03/08, Spider Tee. I used black interlock, and the applique is done w/ lime green interlock. All the topstitching is done is lime green too!

Here fishie fishie!

Just sharing a set I made for a mama on the diaper sewing board I'm on. This was a trade--she had three yards of the goldfish fabric, and in exchange for me sewing up the dress and undies, I got to keep the rest of the fabric! Worked out fantastic for me, as I LOVE the Kumquat Goldfish fabric!!

Farbenmix Olivia, and that*darn*kat undies

I can sew undies, who knew?!!

I have no idea why I'm beyond thrilled that I can make underwear. They are just such a simple garment that I wouldn't even normally think to make. I saw a post on Sewing Mama's the other day that totally inspired me though, and that very same day, Ashlee came to me, complaining her underwear were too tight. I had the that*darn*kat children's underwear pattern, but had never used it, so Monday night I decided to give it a whirl. They are sooo easy and so fast; I'm so glad I tried it! Plus, the best thing of all, it just uses scraps! I have tons of knit scraps that I've been hanging onto, but not sure what for--this is the perfect use! I've made her four pairs so far, and I see more in the future.


And in the spirit of bum coverings, I also made the baby a few more diapers. A couple Quick Snap Flat Wraps in the newborn size, and three Little Comet Tails Little Starters AIO's, in size small. That means I'm officially half way done w/ my small stash! I cut out 32 inners and outers months ago, but am slow going on the whole assembly part. Hopefully I'll get them time by August!


This picture shows how the QSFW works:

Sewing for the big kids

Braydon has been begging me to sew something for him for ages now, so this week I decided it was high time to do something about it. I ordered this great stripe fabric from The Fabric Fairy last week, and when it came, I knew it would make the perfect t-shirt for B. I used Ottobre 03/08, design #29 "Spider Tee", in a size 128 for him, and it fits great!! Very simple t-shirt pattern, but the result looks very professional. He was a very happy guy when he came home from school and found that I had made something for him!




Ashlee has also been begging for some mama-made. I have made McKenna 4 of the Farbenmix "Feliz" dresses, and Ashlee has been wanting her own. I picked out fabric weeks ago to do it, but didn't get around to it until last Saturday evening. This ended up being her Easter dress, and she was very happy with it! I think this is definitely one of my favorite things I've sewn for her too!