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52 Week Sewing Challenge – Week 4

This weeks Challenge: Something for a Boy (Accepted)

This weeks theme was perfect for me with two crazy little boy monsters in our house, plus I had been meaning to sew them some Australia Day pants for awhile now. I’ve been on the look out for Australian flag fabric for ages to make these pants but couldn’t find it anywhere. Guess what I saw in the shop the day after I finished them!

I found this cute kangaroo print though that is perfect for Australia Day pants and means they can be worn more often than the flag fabric could have anyway. I chose to make the Star Shorts in the Hunter version.  (Top right in this photo) I chose to leave the pocket out, my boys both love pockets but my washing machine probably can’t handle washing any more of the rocks they like to hide in them.

I also chose to use the full elastic waist band from the scooter shorts.

The grey pair are size 7 and the blue pair are size 3. I’m excited for the boys to wear these for our family BBQ on Australia Day.

 

Happy Sewing xx

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52 Week Sewing Challenge – Week 3

This weeks Challenge: Something to make sewing easier (Rejected)

 

Best laid plans and all.. I had intended to make something to make sewing easier this week, the plan was a Chair Bag for the back of my sewing chair (You can find the free pattern here).

But Mr 2 is starting to toilet train and needed some training pants, so Tooshies it was, Tooshies are a nappy cover but also perfect for toilet training pants!

If they are made as per the pattern the small panel at the front ends up upside down but with a quick little change the front panel can face the right way up. Take your pattern and mark one line along the dotted pattern join line, mark another line 1 cm below it as shown in the photo. ( Below if you have the back end at the top)

Cut your back panel to the bottom line, turn your pattern piece around and cut the front panel to the top line. Attach these two pieces together by facing right sides together and overlocking.

If you’d like you can then fold the overlocked seam to one side and top stitch it in place. Then follow the instructions in the pattern to complete.

The little monster had stolen one pair from my sewing desk before I’d finished the other pair so I will be making a few more of these in the coming weeks.

Happy Sewing xx

 

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My Favourite Facebook Groups

I am loving all the sewing groups that have been popping up on facebook lately! They are great for those who don’t have a local sewing group near them or have commitments that stop you being able to go. So I thought I’d share a few of my favorites.

For general sewing talk and advice you can’t go past Australian Sewing Advice and Inspiration, I love this group and even as an experienced sewer find so much useful information and ideas.

Looking for a particular pattern PDF Pattern Sales and Promotions is the place to go and the Down Under PDF Pattern Sales and Promotions is the Aussie group.

And my latest obsession are sewing challenge groups, some you just submit a photo of an item you have sewn each week and some have a theme to sew to a few I am in are  52 Handmade 2018 , 52 Week Sewing Challenge and 2018 – 100 Items Sewing Challenge. and even if you are reading this part way through the year it’s not too late to join in.

 

How cute is Shawn playing with her Alice Tea Party Set?

 

Happy Sewing xx

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52 Week Sewing Challenge – Week 2

This weeks challenge: Something from the last fabric you purchased. (Challenge Accepted)

More Sprouts Bloomies again this week, I haven’t sewn anything girly for awhile and when I saw these beautiful fabrics during the sales i just had to get some. Size 2 Bloomies don’t take up much fabric so I still have plenty left to play with.

I made 3 pairs this week again I have made some variations to the pattern, except for the blush pair.

The blush set are made as per the pattern

The sage pair has thicker cuffs, so instead of cutting the cuff piece from the pattern in half I have cut 2.

The lavender pair also have thicker cuffs, the belt and tabs from the MOD section of the pattern and belt loops as shown in last weeks challenge blog.

It’s not too late to join the challenge, you can find the facebook group here.

Happy Sewing xx

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EZ Wrap Sew Along

After the amazing response to the Bucket Hat Sew Along, we are running another video sew along! This time it’s the EZ Wrap Wallet!

The perfect chance to make something for yourself! The EZ Wrap Wallet has an option to suit everyone from beginner to advanced. There will be a daily video and blog post as well as heaps of pictures for you to follow along.

 

Important Details

Starts January 29th

You can get the pattern here.

Join the facebook event here.

And get ready to sew!!

Happy Sewing xx

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52 Week Sewing Challenge – Week 1

This weeks challenge: Something Warm -Rejected (It’s the middle of summer in Australia and while I thought about making something warm I just couldn’t bring myself to do it)

This week has been super challenging to get any sewing done for me, the holidays are always a bit chaotic to begin with but I hurt my shoulder and have had to spend most of the week with it immobilized in a sling. I’m allowed to have it off for an hour or two a day and have strict orders from the doctor not to do housework while it’s sore.

So I got a little bit of sewing done and finally finished my first item for the year, just in time too. I found this cute cat print as a remnant at my local Spotlight and just had to get it for my niece. I chose to make the Sprouts Bloomies in size 4 with a few changes.

I wanted a wider cuff at the bottom, so instead of cutting the recommended cuff piece in half as directed in the pattern I cut out 2.

I added the belt from the MODS section at the back of the pattern but created my own belt loops by making a double fold binding from a 2 1/2″ strip and sewing it shut, each belt loop is 2 1/2’long and there are 4 in total. I attached them before putting the elastic in the waistband 3 1/2″ from the center seam on both sides, front and back.

If you want to join in the fun of the 52 Week Challenge it’s not too late. Join the facebook group here. 

Happy Sewing xx