A large family, homeschooling, adoption, special needs, whatever strikes my fancy, sort of blog.

A large family, homeschooling, adoption, special needs, whatever strikes my fancy, sort of blog.

Thursday, January 14, 2016

Valentine and Other Sewing


I've been spending less time online and more time in the sewing room lately.


This is the crazy shape of the pattern piece for the twirly skirt I made for Hannah.


And here's the completed skirt.  This would be a great project for a stack of coordinating fat quarters, because you can't cut the fabric folded; all the pieces need to go the same direction.


This is the skirt I made for Katie.  I bought 2 yards of each print, and after both skirts, I still have roughly 25" of each left over.


Hannah and Katie modeling the skirts with new pink tops from Kohl's.  Hannah's is a little big, I may have to pop it open and cinch up the waist elastic a bit.


This quilt moved from our old house as blocks 4 years ago.  I came across it recently and turned it into one piece, but had to wait until just this week to pick up some binding for it.  (The binding is actually blue, it looks darker in the photos.)  I used gold minkee for the back.


I don't really know what to do with it.  The only person I know with a new baby already has plenty of blankets.  I may donate it to Project Linus.


Model shot of Luke wearing the cowboy pants I showed a while back.  This was taken at Sunday School.


Spring flowers and bunnies.  Do these go together?  I have no confidence in print matching.  I used to be adventurous in putting things together, but way back when Annaliese wore a little girl's size 8, I made her a dress from 2 prints, and someone commented that it looked "clownish."  Ever since, I've been second guessing myself.  I may make a different top to go with these pants and just put white leggings under the dress.

My next couple of projects are crafty things, rather than sewing, but I'm excited to share those with you, too.


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8 comments:

  1. My daughter loves sewing. I should teach her more. I love how all your sewing projects turned out!

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    1. Thanks! I am not great about teaching my kids to sew. Eli and Brianna have done a few projects.

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  2. Mixing patterns is very common nowadays. I have heard that as long as they are in a similar color scheme that it works. Please don't let a comment change the beautiful items that you make for your family. I have no one in my immediate family that still sews and makes items like you do. It is a special skill that should be applauded. Great Job!

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    1. Aw, thanks, Sandra! I do love making things for my kids. I even like seeing things I've made come through the laundry. :)

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  3. Now I'm itching to sew! Maybe I'll be able to get into my sewing room this weekend and whip up a pair of reversible pants for my own daughter. Ah, the cobbler's children syndrome.....

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    1. Isn't that the truth? :)

      Fortunately, no matter how long I'm away from the sewing room, once I'm in there, it all comes back to me. Now I just need to figure out what to make next. Maybe this summer's bike shorts...

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  4. That skirt is adorable!! Can you make me one my size? ha/ha #HomeMattersParty

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    1. LOL! I wouldn't be surprised if there was an adult pattern for it. It's from Birch Street Clothing patterns. Seems like it would be the sort of skirt you could wear square dancing.

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