Re-Shaping to fit

On the weekend the kiddies and I took Grandma and Grandad out for lunch in Carterton. While we were eating I spotted a Vintage thrift store called Fuzzy that I hadn't seen before so popped in for a wee looksee. Amongst other things that shall remain a secret (!) I found this cute wee apron for Macie.

It was too big for her so I had a wee think about how to make it fit better without having to undo it as its reversible.

I recall several years ago an apron that Rachie made for Cullen. I had an elastic neck band so ensure a snug fit but easy to slip over heads. So I unpicked the neck band of this apron, and added elastic. After trying it on her before sewing the end back in, it was perfect! The front of the apron now sits right under her chinny chin chin so there is much less risk of paint/glue/glitter getting on her tops.
Here is Macie 'trying it out' doing her art.

 

 

 

Macie likes the strawberry pocket and she pops her little scissors in there while she is busy being arty.

 

I had two other little re-shaping projects to do while she was busy this morning... I am very very lucky to have such generous friends with girls older than Macie. One such special person has given me oodles and oodles of clothes to put away til Macie is older. Macie loves receiving these clothes and immediately wants to wear them. Two of her favourite items are t shirts and she has taken to wearing them over tights like tunic dresses. It works really well.

 

Recently I bought her this cute wee t from farmers - its a tunic too and nicely fitted.

 

This gave me an idea... I could reshape the t shirts to be more fitted for the summer months.

 

 

By turning the bigger t inside out and folding it in half lengthwise and doing the same with the one that fits now, I was able to see the shaping easily. I cut about an inch wider than the pink one following the line of the shaping. Then I used a 1/4" seam allowance to re-sew the side seam. The t shirts are made from knit fabric so won't fray meaning I didn't even need my overlocker. (Remember to use a ball point needle though).

These two tshirts were originally size 10. Now they would be about a size 5-6. Still slightly bigger than Macie's current size so she can still get a couple of years wear out of them - plus she is super happy she can continue to wear them now. Happy sewing everyone A xx

 



 

Baby quilts and Baby Bags!



A couple of months ago our wee sewing group did a quilt course (you can see Melissa's stunning creation here). I had some gorgeous charm packs from Bonnie and Camille. Miss Macie has a very beautiful butterfly quilt made by her Grandma so these delicious fabrics were waiting to be made into a baby girl cot quilt. Another member of the group with superb taste had also bought some Bonnie and Camille charm packs. Same colours, different range. We did a trade two for two. So now I had twice the fabrics. I have picked out my favourite pieces with a large floral print and left them as 4 1/2 inch blocks on their own. All the rest were cut into strips and sewn back together randomly. This wee quilt it just big enough to cover the little button in a cot.

All I need now is a baby girl to gift it too.

 

My cousin is expecting any day. Her Mum, my darling Auntie asked me to make a baby bag like the one I had made for my sister last year. Thankfully I have managed to finish it before the little babe is here. It is going by special delivery (my husband) to the expectant Grandma tomorrow. Here is a sneak peak:

I found the Riley Blake fabric on Esty and have totally fallen in love with chevron. The pattern is the Amy Butler Everything Bag from her book Little Stitches for Little Ones. I have added a shoulder strap to the original bag. And a strap to secure the special items inside.

The bag has four elasticated pockets on the inside and two at each end on the exterior. There is plenty of room to carry all but the kitchen sink.

Next project is a birthday pressent for a sweet wee 3 year old to be. Oh and planning the next quilt.......shhhh don't tell my Mum. Happy sewing everyone A x