Christmas presents... a bit late!

Forgot I hadn't posted these makes - I handmade presents and here's my mum's and step-dad's:

Bad for mum - a pattern from Etsy. I made it from spot oilcloth and floral cotton fabric. It's huge! I added a zip pocket on the back which I didn't do the best job of but it works!

 

 

 

 

 

An apron for my step-dad. A manly fabric is hard to find but this worked a treat! And the moustache pocket and trim fit with the general 'theme' for his presents!

 

 

 

Haven't got a photo of the bag I made my sister - I'll have to get her to take some photos of it and send them to me!

Curtains fixed... Part 1

Oh my goodness, what a boring post!

Our bedroom curtains had died a death really. The header tape threads were all snapped so they literally hung by a thread. The pole was bent. They were far too long which meant the dog always ended up sat on them which broke and bent everything further. Plus, they didn't meet in the middle so were pulled together with a hair clip!

So in our quest to better this place ready for renting it out, the curtains went on the list of jobs. A list that grows rather than shrinks apparently, but that's a different story!

Cut the header tape off, folded it down 3 inches or so, stitched on some eyelet header tape, cut the holes out, popped in the poppers, hung them up, fussed with them a fair bit, trimmed the now-too-long netting (don't judge me for having netting - we're overlooked and it's polka dots!!) and voila! 'New' curtains. Very easy and I'm quite impressed!

Making a pair from scratch for the newly decorated spare room today though - wish me luck!!

Maternity dress...

Well, not strictly a maternity pattern but worked well! Pattern is Simplicity K2369. Made from a bright green 2-way stretch jersey.

The wrap part was HUGE on me so ended up making extra pleats under my book and twisting it to tighten it! Looked good in the end though, very comfy and a lovely fit!

Maternity... again!

Ok, so I'm back to looking at maternity wear. I'm currently 15 weeks pregnant and showing big-style!

 

I have a party to go to on Saturday next week so want to make a new dress. I think I've decided on Simplicity K2369 wrap dress.

 

I'll just add a couple inches extra at the front and back (hopefully meaning the side seams will still be on my sides!) using a 'slash and spread' method seen here: http://sewfearless.com/2010/06/29/project-12-june-comfy-tee/ - I THINK!!

 

I imagine it will all go horribly wrong! Gonna need to check my jersey fabric stash as I don't think there's much of it there but hopefully going to get started tomorrow!

 

Wish me luck!

SERIOUSLY cute bag!

Check this out - a commission from a friend for her daughter - just hope it gets to her in time for Christmas!! 

Forget-me-not wallet

I made this for a mummy of an angel - a group I'm in are doing secret Santa!

I've put a rainbow on the back and white and pink feathers in each pocket, as symbols of her little one.

It has card pockets and money slots, as well as a coin zip on the back (though the coin purse bit is really dinky!!)

I'm going to be making one in similar fabric, with turquoise background, for myself too!

Craft rolls!

Made another craft roll and also bought the stuff to 'stuff' them with!

 First one I made with a pinstripe outside and grey pockets

Very fun! Am only doing 2 but will take orders!