Black Corduroy Jumper

I have had this made for a while. I am just finally getting around to posting it.


I love this corduroy. I used New Look Pattern 6845 for this dress. I made this pattern last year too. It really is easy and adorable. I love the way the skirt lays. The most difficult part is the zipper, but who likes zippers?

Jumper #1 for Sweet Pea

I finished some church clothes for Sweet Pea this last week.


brown corduroy jumper with matching fabric flower hairbow.
I loved this fabric, and whole thing turned out super cute.


close up of the flower embellisment

I used this tutorial for the flower. They were much easier than I thought and really accented the outfit.


I tried to get a picture of her modeling the set....but she was upset that I would not let her 'gankey' (blanket) in the picture. It would have covered up the dress....oh well.

Jammies!!!

I have been working on jammies for the kiddos....They love them. It is always difficult sewing for boys...but jammie pants have been a huge hit over here.


All three in their new jammies.


a monkey set for Sweet Pea
I really was not too happy with the neck on this set. It was huge. I had to dart the back to get it to stay on her shoulders. The pants are also very big and I even took them in. Evidently, she is smaller than an extra small. The good news is that Sweet Pea thinks they are awesome. Oh...and I love the sleeves.


So I take all three of them to the fabric store to get the fabric for these jammies. I let them pick. They love doing that. and Sweet Pea picks this pink camo. Not the cute monkeys. Not the flowers. Not any other super cute print I could find. No....pink camo....ugh. But as you can see...she likes it.

I have a hard time getting pictures of the boys. They always want to do something goofy...OH well....

Sewing for the Boys...

For some reason, it is just not as fun to sew for the boys. I guess because the embellishments you can do for girls things are just...well...girlier. Is that a word?

When shopping, my little men just put up with my fabric addiction. It was just something they have to survive. They don't like it, but they put up with it. They do it to make me happy. Okay, it may be because I am Mom and do not give them much of a choice. And then, while doing a routine fabric run, AJ found some flame fabric and asked me to make him a wallet. Who could refuse that? TA also chose a pattern he liked and the results were these:

Simple wallets
I had to learn to do snaps for these and it was not that difficult.
I will be making more.


Aprons
I know, but they are man aprons right?
What can I say? I have a problem.

and


Shorts

I will be on the lookout to make more things for them. They were so excited when I was finished.

New Capri Set

I can't tell you how much fun I have been having lately sewing. I don't know. It has just been a blast. I just finished this Capri set for Sweet Pea.

I made a mistake on the top. The pattern I was using had the option for a two tiered or three tiered top. I wanted the three tiered option. So I cut out the fabric, sewed the bottom and middle tier together and was pinning the bodice when I realized that I cut the wrong middle tier out. The middle tier was supposed to be about 5 inches shorter. What was I to do? Nothing. I just went with it. It was the best mistake I have ever made.

It fits her perfectly, and looks like it was meant to be that way.

action shot

Makes me want to make another one....How many capri sets does one girl need?

Sweet Pea's After Easter Dress

Okay, I know this is a tad late. Honestly, this dress was finished for her to wear the week after Easter, but her mother forgot to take her picture.

This was supposed to be for her Easter dress, but as I was making it. I came across one that I liked better. Hence, the after Easter dress.

It turned out great.

Spring Capri Set for Sweet Pea

I just finished my first pair of pants. Well, I guess really they are capris. They were just a simple pair of pants with an elastic waistband, but it was the first time I have made this type of clothing.

They are a little long on Sweet Pea, and I even shortened them. So they should fit her for a few years. Hopefully, the shirt will last that long.

A dress for Sweet Pea

I have completed my first dress. Over the years I have started many articles of clothing, but this is the first finished garment. I have to admit it was easier than I thought it would be. The zipper isn't that perfect, but who is looking..hehehe

I need to decide what I am going to do about the bow. Right now, it is just pinned on. I could leave it that way, or tack it to the dress. I think I will leave that decision for another day. Now I just need to decide on my next project.