Snailblazer

These are the fabrics I got from Ebay. A white and black of the paloma bird print, a zoo print and one with women on it. Notsure what i am doing with it yet but I might make Charlotte a skirt from the white bird one with shirring at the waistband and a plain fabric ruffle at the bottom.




The Hula Girls I am going to make Charlotte a drink bottle holder and use some to applique onto the front of a denim bag for her as well. The cowboy I am going to possbily use as side pockets on a pair of denim shorts to give to friend's little boy.

These are the michael Miller fabrics I picked up today at SL. The middle one is a fat 1/4 but the other 2 were on a roll and I just got 250cm of each as they were $18.95/m. I am using them for some christmas stuff. More on that later.

I have just had the best sewing day. I made Charlotte a pair of 3/4 pants from a pink cameo material and I am so pleased with how they turnd out. I used Ingrid's Easy Pants pattern but put two cargo style pockets on either side and I just lvoe how they turned out. I am definitely going to make some more to sell in the shop and I think they are a style which will also work really well for boys. I am waiting on some material from Ebay which I think will suit a boys pair fantastically. PS - Not the best modelling today and excuse the singlet top. Mind you I cant get her to take them off now.

Pics of the Michael Miller fat quarters from Spotlight

This is the advent calendar we got last year, which I forgotten all about. It's not as nice as Helen's but it will do the job. I don't think it as that much maybe $30 max.

This is the dress I made for Charlotte last night. I had the material for ages and finally cut it out a few weeks ago so thought I would finally put it together. The pattern is from one of those books from Spotlight (Sew Girls Clothes or something). The instructions were a bit funny so I just put it together how I thought it should go and it only took about 2 hours all up. I am pretty happy with it although it is a little short so I might put a frill on the bottom. I am going to put some binding on the sleeves and probably neckline as they seem a bit flimsy.

Well the weddings are over and even though it was quite cold in Sydney ysterday I still wore the dress I made. I really love the material and even thought I look huge I think it turned out ok and I am really hoping I can eventually adjust it so I can wear it post-baby. The inevitable photo of Jeff and my bellies had to be taken so I have included that as well because you can see the dress a bit better.

This is a photo of Charlotte with her new haircut and her big girl make-up on. I think she might be a clown when she grows up!