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I stumbled upon these while thrifting last week, ranging from $0.25 to $0.75 each:
Stretch & Sew 205 - Raglan dress and top
Vogue 9871 - Dress and vests
Stretch & Sew 845 - Infant Overalls
I just love the Vogue pattern. It's from the late 70s, but I really think it's a style that can be pulled off now. And the romper, well we just all know how perfect that is for Jake!
I had fun splurging on some fabric purchase last week.
First up from fabric.com
From left to right:
Designer Flag Chino Electric Brown, 100% Cotton, 1-1/2 yards
Stretch Heather Jersey Knit Rose, Poly/Nylon/Lycra, 1-1/2 yards
Stretch Matte Jersey Knit Chocolate, Poly/Lycra, 1-1/2 yards
Melissa Crepe Light Blue, 100% Poly, 2 yards
Designer Cotton Poplin Cranberry, 100% cotton, 2 yards
And from Gorgeous Fabrics
From left to right:
Denier Jersey Dove Gray, Poly/Lycra, 2 yards
Denier Jersey Inky Navy, Poly/Lycra, 2 yards
Sunny Floral Border Cotton, 100% Cotton, 2 yards
I want to make a couple pairs of yoga pants and some tees. Can't wait to dig in!
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After looking at this year's Halloween pictures, the decision was made that Jake really needed a haircut. The poor baby was titling his head up in nearly ever picture so he could see from underneath his hair! And he needed a real haircut, not a mommy-cutting-the-bangs look.
So we made a trip to Kids Kuts this week.
He was quite the trooper, and only complained a couple of times. Kids Kuts was great - they had a car-chair and small toys that we could distract Jake with during the cutting. And the hairdresser was great - she easily maneuvered around Jake's squirming with ease. We will definitely be going back.
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... that while I was at CVS waiting get a flu shot (over an hour btw!), pushing Jake up and down the aisle that these little things caught my eye
Sally Hansen Mini's - French Manicure and Diamond Strength Nail Color Collection
They just had to come home with me. And, of course, they did! But we know it's not my fault right? Someone has gotten me hooked. I totally blame her :)
I have no idea if these are any good at all, but they sure look like fun especially in the purse-like plastic package.
Oh, and I did take advantage of a free offer from Zoya last week. I guess I was in a reddish kind of mood.
left to right Kierra, Astra and Harlow
Let's call it my version of a lollipop :)
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I still do some knitting around here...
This is the Lacy Kerchief Scarf from Interweave Knits Summer '05 (rav link). I'm just shy of halfway through the yarn-over increases section. I am using a skein of Mama Llama Bounty Ewe in Forest that I picked up at Sock Summit '09. The lace pattern is not too complicated, which is great from an exhausted-evening-knitting perspective, yet the pattern is interesting enough to keep my attention.
This is a Christmas-knit-gift, so here's to hoping I get it finished in time :)
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After receiving a hand-sewn romper from Cora recently, I decided that I just had to make one out of flannel in order to beef-up Jake's fall and winter wardrobe.
This is an OOP New Look romper pattern. I added a few inches to the length to get a longer pant look. The monkey flannel print came from a recent Joann's purchase.
I finished off the facings by stitching the interfacing to the facing pieces prior to fusing. All the inside seams are serged. My hope is that it will survive toddler-wear-and-tear and multiple washing for quite awhile.
I did attempt some modeling shots, although they are not the best. Capturing a toddler on the run has been challenging. I do have to say he's the cutest monkey ever!
I guess I added too much length because we have to roll the bottoms about an inch. But, maybe he'll get taller over the next couple of months and it won't be a problem for too long.
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I have been thinking about Petersham ribbon. Actually, I had been thinking about it for months.
I originally saw this technique in Sandra Betzina's Power Sewing book. The idea of using ribbon as a waist facing just fascinated me. I just didn't have a project I was working on at the time that would benefit from this effect.
A couple of weeks ago I decided that I wanted to make a denim skirt. My favorite pattern of all time for skirts (as you may already know), is Amy Butler's Barcelona Skirt pattern. Love. It!
The pattern requires lining the fabric to finish off the waist. But being that my fabric was denim for this skirt, and that I live in So. California, the last thing I wanted to do was line it.
An opportunity to use Petersham ribbon!
I followed the directions in Power Sewing, and made the necessary alterations to the pattern pieces. I think this took longer to do than the actual construction as I've made many of these skirts before.
The only thing I am not happy with in this application is the gap created at the top above the zipper. It is closed up by a button tab (and a hook/eye on the inside), but I would rather have the zipper go all the way to the top. I need to think on this and decide how to go about changing this detail on the next skirt (any suggestions?).
After a day of wear, I decided to top-stitch the waistline. Betzina indicates this is optional, but I kept having a problem with the Petersham ribbon rolling to the front and showing.
I seriously love this skirt!! Any fabric that doesn't need to be lined will definitely get this treatment (minus the button tab when I figure it out) when becoming a skirt. The fit is impeccable and so comfortable, especially for San Diego weather. And since it is the frayable version of the pattern, it is only going to get more and more character with every wear and washing.
For Halloween this year Jake was a turtle. Just the cutest turtle ever!
Using Simplicity 2527 I sewed up only the shell portions, figuring that making the fleece jumper would be risky since we never really know what the weather is going to be like on Halloween in San Diego. I'm glad I didn't make it, because it was a bit on the warm side. Instead he's in a store bought onesie and pants.
There was quite a bit of baby-wrangling going on, though, because you know, go figure that Jake didn't want it on or want to keep it on.
A big thanks to Kris (who stopped by to spend the night during her crazy work trip) for snapping off the photos as quick as she could!
