Who wouldn't love minky-lined pants?! She wears them all the time.
Friday, February 17, 2017
2016-December: Rainbow Night Pants
One of my last 2016 projects was a pair of MINKY-LINED pants for E. for Christmas. One leg is the amazing night sky print you see, and the other has a cute manga-style Rainbow Bright on it (best ever)!
Who wouldn't love minky-lined pants?! She wears them all the time.
Who wouldn't love minky-lined pants?! She wears them all the time.
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Waterproof Owl Mittens
C. has been lacking in mittens this winter, so when her one pair got wet I wanted to make her a spare fast!
I skimmed some how-tos online and decided the quickest thing to do was a simple turned hand outline. I used microfleece for the lining, bamboo fleece for the insulating layer, and PUL for the outer. (Thanks, cloth-diaper-making materials!)
I added a bit of elastic at the wrist, and ended up topstitching closed the bottom turning hole.
These mittens are a bit snug to put on, but they work! Next time I want to try adding a cuff containing full elastic for her wrist. I've promised E. a pair of her own gloves, too (of course), and even A. wants a pair for himself, so I'm going to make him some gloves for Xmas -- and try those cuffs!
I skimmed some how-tos online and decided the quickest thing to do was a simple turned hand outline. I used microfleece for the lining, bamboo fleece for the insulating layer, and PUL for the outer. (Thanks, cloth-diaper-making materials!)
I added a bit of elastic at the wrist, and ended up topstitching closed the bottom turning hole.
These mittens are a bit snug to put on, but they work! Next time I want to try adding a cuff containing full elastic for her wrist. I've promised E. a pair of her own gloves, too (of course), and even A. wants a pair for himself, so I'm going to make him some gloves for Xmas -- and try those cuffs!
The first ever AWESOMETOP!
I traced off the pattern for this shirt (in 2014! Right when I started sewing, I had big dreams!) from a shirt I got at a consignment shop. I finally made my own! (This is for C. for Xmas, so don't show her!)
I love it. I call it the Awesometop, because of how it uses different fun prints in wovens AND is loose-fitting (so easy to take on and off AND comfortable), AND it has fit and continues to fit my kid, even though the tag on the original shirt says size 9-12 months! Ha!
I need to go back and make the pattern less wonky for next time. But like with every project, I learned so much! I also used snaps instead of buttons. Next time I'll refine the look of the snap attachment . . . I was in somewhat of a hurry on this one!
I love it. I call it the Awesometop, because of how it uses different fun prints in wovens AND is loose-fitting (so easy to take on and off AND comfortable), AND it has fit and continues to fit my kid, even though the tag on the original shirt says size 9-12 months! Ha!
I need to go back and make the pattern less wonky for next time. But like with every project, I learned so much! I also used snaps instead of buttons. Next time I'll refine the look of the snap attachment . . . I was in somewhat of a hurry on this one!
Fun Shirts for Christmas!
I wanted to keep playing catch-up on the blog and show you these shirts I made for the girls! Don't tell them, ha ha!! (and please excuse these quick, not-so-great photos)
The one on the left is for C. and says, "Crazy Hair, Don't Care!" So perfect for her.
Yes, that one in the middle has My Little Pony's Princess Celestia on the front AND Princess Luna on the back! Woot!!
The one on the right has the Disney princesses done in a cool manga style.
I worked with panels again on the MLP shirt, and since I knew what I was doing, it came together more easily.
I'll have more pictures to add once they try them on! :)
The one on the left is for C. and says, "Crazy Hair, Don't Care!" So perfect for her.
Yes, that one in the middle has My Little Pony's Princess Celestia on the front AND Princess Luna on the back! Woot!!
The one on the right has the Disney princesses done in a cool manga style.
I worked with panels again on the MLP shirt, and since I knew what I was doing, it came together more easily.
I'll have more pictures to add once they try them on! :)
Friday, December 9, 2016
Purple Cords (from Mommy)!
Well, I just did this project last night and TODAY, so thought I'd keep on top of things and post it NOW!
My old pants had become ill-fitting, so I decided to "downcycle" them into a pair of pants for E! I've had that iron-on letter for forever -- I think I bought it when she was 2! This just seemed like the right time to use it.
She tried them on for size, but she hasn't worn them for real yet. I'll update with a pic when she does! I think it's funny how they still have that curvy women's cut, but on her it'll balloon out into something baggy and probably adorable.
I also figured something out!! I used the Parsley Pants pattern for these, and realized that all those times I was complaining about this particular pattern being small, I had printed it out at the wrong scale!! It was off by 1/16 of an inch, but that adds up to be a huge mistake! So I'm sorry for being skeptical of your pattern, Made By Rae! Usually I'm super good at not making stupid mistakes like that, but guess what? Everyone makes mistakes!
I made these with a size 8 pattern (yeah, she's still big for 5) and it's pretty spot on. YAY!
My old pants had become ill-fitting, so I decided to "downcycle" them into a pair of pants for E! I've had that iron-on letter for forever -- I think I bought it when she was 2! This just seemed like the right time to use it.
She tried them on for size, but she hasn't worn them for real yet. I'll update with a pic when she does! I think it's funny how they still have that curvy women's cut, but on her it'll balloon out into something baggy and probably adorable.
I also figured something out!! I used the Parsley Pants pattern for these, and realized that all those times I was complaining about this particular pattern being small, I had printed it out at the wrong scale!! It was off by 1/16 of an inch, but that adds up to be a huge mistake! So I'm sorry for being skeptical of your pattern, Made By Rae! Usually I'm super good at not making stupid mistakes like that, but guess what? Everyone makes mistakes!
I made these with a size 8 pattern (yeah, she's still big for 5) and it's pretty spot on. YAY!
Mismatched socks and bird pants!
December 2nd.
I got the Cozy Critters sock pattern from Peekaboo and made E. a pair of socks! She knew she wanted navy blue, but couldn't decide which fabric to pick -- so she went with both of her choices. I swapped the top band as a nod to how yes, they are a set!
I got the Cozy Critters sock pattern from Peekaboo and made E. a pair of socks! She knew she wanted navy blue, but couldn't decide which fabric to pick -- so she went with both of her choices. I swapped the top band as a nod to how yes, they are a set!
Then I repaired her pants with a hole in the knee with a quick applique.
Thursday, December 1, 2016
2016-November: Quick Onesie Alteration and Appliqued Jumper
These are two quick and silly projects I did the other night -- I just want to show you all that I am caught up on this blog!!! I will celebrate with some lunch in a moment. :)
Now hopefully I can post updates AS I MAKE THINGS! And try to make sure my photos are better. That would certainly be nice! Now I'm off to eat some lunch!
ALTERATION!
I don't have a before picture, but this was a onesie. I chopped off the bottom and now it's a shirt!
Using my newfound skill of the 3-step zigzag stitch! It's not pretty or anything, but at least now there are no snappy-flappy tails hanging out. I've always liked these stripes!
APPLIQUE!
This super cute jumper got a mysterious bleach stain! Sadness! So I covered it up!
Making my applique super quick, no ironing or anything, just a hemmed edge.
Woot, applique! I haven't yet ventured into fusible interfacing and all that stuff, but it's probably in my future!
What bleach stain? All I see is cuteness!
Now hopefully I can post updates AS I MAKE THINGS! And try to make sure my photos are better. That would certainly be nice! Now I'm off to eat some lunch!
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