Makin' stuff

I’ve gotten back into sewing a little, here and there.  I seem to have 2 or 3 patterns that I pull out regularly, and I keep making them over and over and over.  The Tee for Two by Patterns by Figgy’s that I just can’t get enough of, as well as the Swingset Skirt by Oliver + S.  Built by Wendy’s 3835 for shirts for me, too — I can put one together in about an hour and a half.

These are both the Tee for Two pattern, with the dress sleeves.  I used an LWI (low water immersion) dye technique, with procion dyes from Dharma Trading.  The girls picked out the iron-on rhinestone appliques — we’ll see how well they hold up to washing.

Same deal for Thea’s shirt, except no applique, obviously.  I extended the neckline a little bit on this one because this child? Literally has a head the size of a pumpkin.  She has store-bought shirts that fit her everywhere except the neck-hole.  We can’t get them over her head.  Sad, or funny?  I can’t decide.

On the horizon, this dress by Heidi & Finn, and also these pants.  I’m waiting on a new printer cartridge so I can print out the pants pattern — I’m so excited by the pleat detail on the bottom.

I also got a wild hair and decided to make some barrettes for the girls.  Originally, it was going to be a project we did together, but it’s a little too fussy for small fingers.  So, I made them some myself, and MAN. These are so much fun to put together, and super quick, too.

If you’re so inclined, check out the tutorial here.  I got the barrettes from this shop, and the ribbon at our local store ($0.50/spool).  I hot-glued the ribbon knot at the bottom just to make sure they wouldn’t come undone.  I have plans for several more, they’re quite addicting.

And one tiny note to close out this post: We’ll be moving to the NYC area at the end of June for my jay oh bee.  I’m scared shitless to move with four children, and to pack up a houseful of stuff and try to cram it into an apartment.  I’m excited for the possibility of moving, but also very wary of all the work entailed.  I promise to keep you posted — if you keep your fingers crossed for us.

Comments

[Sarah]

Fingers crossed for the move - how exciting! Also - 50 cents for a spool of ribbon? I have no use for any, but I want some at that price!

[Satin Ribbons Bulk]

Very cute ribbon clips. Thank you so much. Tutorial link isn't working. Can you show me the tutorial link?