Summery Dress

Managed a bit more sewing last week and knocked up (yeah - like it was so quick!) this round neck dress with some old fabric that was lying around begging to be made into something. It only took one night, and I did have to unpick a few times after sewing the fabric with wrong sides together (oops)... twice (duh?).

As you can see, I haven't quite finished the buttonholes yet, but I had to get something new onto this blog! It is supposed to be tracking my sewing after all. And please excuse the cheap plastic coat hanger, totally ruined my artsy shot - Mick would hang his head. I was very pleased with the outcome, and just love the blue flowery fabric, and so does Harper.

Found this pattern here via those inspiring ladies in the newbie sewers forum. Thanks girls, it was a winner and can't wait to try out some more fabric combos in this dress style x

Finally some sewing

I got started with some sewing last night, out in the garage (perhaps will purchase some rock star 80's type fingerless gloves... it's freezing out there!) Lovely husband spurred me on by bringing out a hot chocolate and chocolate covered sticks (tee-vee snack style - yummo), just when I was ready to throw it in. But with a warm belly I managed to get these two crayon rolls finished. I used an old moo moo of my MIL's for the outside, which will delight her no end, and was quite pleased with the final result, apart from a small issue with my machine, which I think is tension related, anyhoo... was quite chuffed to have a finished project, until I discovered that the crayons I bought today are too big! Devastating. I'm sure Miss H won't mind, since I did splurge and get the nice triangle shaped crayons. The other roll is for our dear friend Isabel, who's about to become a big sister. I'm hoping her own special crayon roll will help keep her busy while her mummy is busy with the bubba (who should be here any day now!!!)

Also received my vintage Poppies Tablecloth in the mail, which I won on ebay. It's even more lovely than the photo's, and I can't wait to turn it into something fab. Maybe a dress or skirt, not sure yet. Am still waiting on another tablecloth purchased on ebay, has been a while now and I'm starting to worry it has gone astray. Will keep my fingers crossed when postie cycles by tomorrow.

Peppa Pig Party!

Miss Harper turned 3 recently, and we threw her a Peppa Pig party. Complete with snouts made from egg cartons, pink balloons and one spectacular cake (if I do say so myself!) 

It was a hoot! It was a girls only affair, apart from Archie the icing monster, 

and we set up a little painting activity (inside, due to the icy weather) and general giggly good fun was had by all.

Fairy Fun

Little Miss H and I went to The Fairies concert last week, to see Harmony & Rhapsody in the flesh! Sadly, no Rhys though, mind you the stand in Elf did some quite spectacular tricks (you know, somersaults in the air and the like). There was one late night, and one long Sunday putting together her outfit. She had wanted a dress like Harmony, and had insisted on the insipid purple and pink combo. I tried my hardest to steer her towards something a little more subtle, maybe green or blue, but she would have none of it. I followed a simplicity pattern, which actually has a zip, but as I used panne velvet I fully lined the bodice, and left out the zip. I must confess it was a tad more difficult than I had anticipated, particularly with the netting underneath. But Harper was happy, and felt very fairy like, and I think she looked the part.I wasn't totally happy with the outfit, but as soon as she had it on she was so happy and I thought she was gorgeous. Here is a photo of her looking her best... 

The first one...

Well, all it took was a few champers, and here I am, writing my first post. In short here are my stats... I am 29 yrs old, married to a wonderful man, Mick,  and two delightful (hmm, sometimes) children, Harper my 3 year old princess and Archie my 1 year old monkey. I am a SAHM, and have decided to create an empire based on my basic sewing skills and love of fabric and markets! So here is my blog to track my progress. My first goal is to get together some kids garments to sell at markets over the summer... hey, if nothing else it will be a morning at the market out of the house, a few coffees, maybe some of those profitijes and general adult conversation - wonderful! Here's hoping I make some spending money too.

First step, set up the sewing station in the cold, cold garage. It's a job for the weekend, when Muscles will be home.

Bye for now.