Flutter Fly

This shirt is from a vintage pattern I came across on Craigslist. It was printed in 1973. It says it's a size 10, but fits more like a size 4/6. Just shows how much sizes have changed...

Blouse with "sweetheart" neckline and front button closing with set- in ruffled sleeves. Shaped with front and back darts and side darts at the bustline.

The ruffled sleeves is a bit of an understatement lol! I feel like I could fly away with how ruffled they are.

The fabric is 100% that I found at IKEA. Yes, IKEA. They actually have a fairly decent selection in the home decor area. And it's resonably priced.

Love Bug

I came across this pattern at burdastyle.com. Overall I liked the pattern, but there are a couple things I changed... The shorts were suppose to be one piece, but to save fabric, I cut them in half and sewed outside side seams. The darts on the front of the shirt need to be gathered before sewing them together. The sizing on the pattern is a little screwy as well. The top was suppose to be a 4T, but fits closer to a 3T.

My DD loves the outfit. She calls it her bug shirt :)

This is her telling her little brother to get out of her photo shoot :)

I will use this pattern again, but will keep the modifications I made, as well as modifying the neckline and the back closure.

A New Dress

I'm placing a bid to make this dress on Etsy... This is what I have on hand for fabric and design ideas.

This is the fabric. It has gold and some purple in it. The gold squares are about dime size.

Here is the design. Ignore the pink ribbon. I will "bind" the waist with a piece of elastic sewn inside a casing. The skirt will end up being fuller because I will be able to gather it better.

Project Runway

With season 6 being postponed indefinitely, I figured I would have to inspire myself and "make it work".

This is Simplicity 2927, a Project Runway inspired pattern. I decided to make the 3/4 length sleeve tunic with pockets.

Overall I was very happy with the pattern and the instructions. The only thing I would change would be to piece the back together (with the collar pieces) and then insert the zipper. Waiting until the tunic was together made it a little trickier to get the zipper in.

I used an antique pin to pin the collar together instead of buttons. This way I can change the look of the shirt by switching out the pin :)

I'm thinking of using this pattern again... Maybe the dress this time without sleeves, or a sleeveless tunic for this summer, or maybe... I have some really cool looking cotton prints that would make really cute dresses.

Busy Sewing

I finally found some time to get back in the sewing room. First up was another mei tai carrier. I love the colors and the pattern on this one... I almost wanted to keep it for myself :)

My DS wanted to help me "test" the carrier. This is a backpack carry with the straps tied across my chest. It was surprisingly comfortable, considering he's around 40lbs now.

This was a fun project. I took a basic apron pattern and embellished it. Who says you can't look fabulous while working in the kitchen?

This was made from a vintage pattern I came across. It was a McCall's pattern printed in 1967. It said it was a size 14, bust 34"... Shows you how much dress sizes have changed in the last 40 years. I would say it would fit a size 8-10. It was way too big for me, and I usually wear a size 4- measurement wise, it should have been a lot closer than it was. I love the fabric for this... It was called fingerpainting. I'm going to have to see if I can find it again.

I'm hoping to get back in the sewing room later this week. Hopefully I'll be working on some purses and other totes to add to my etsy store.

Do you know what louder means?

THe other night, after putting the 2 older kids to bed, the younger one started yelling for daddy. I went up stairs to see what the problem was. As I got to the top of the stairs, but not around the corner, this is what I heard:

DD: Daaaa-ddyyyyyy!
DS: Yell louder, I don't think he heard you.
DD: Daaaa-ddyyyyyy!
DS: Louder, he can't hear you.
DD: Daaaa-ddyyyyyy!
DS: Do you know what louder means? It means you get noiser than the last time. So yell louder.

I walked around the corner at this point, trying really hard not to laugh at them. Then my DS proceeded to tell me he couldn't sleep because DD was yelling to loud.

At least they keep me entertained :)