Baby Face have a slightly bigger head than the BSB's, so I used the next pattern size up. But it turns out the smaller one works HEAPS better, perhaps with a wider brim? Will need to try this one again, with a few minor adjustments....
28 December 2011
Another Baby Face trial...
Not liking this style on Dee Dee too much. It's too full at the hem, and the fabric was far too soft.
Baby Face have a slightly bigger head than the BSB's, so I used the next pattern size up. But it turns out the smaller one works HEAPS better, perhaps with a wider brim? Will need to try this one again, with a few minor adjustments....
Baby Face have a slightly bigger head than the BSB's, so I used the next pattern size up. But it turns out the smaller one works HEAPS better, perhaps with a wider brim? Will need to try this one again, with a few minor adjustments....
26 December 2011
22 December 2011
Second draft...
Made the pants puffy-er, added the frill To the top (a bit too full but still cute...) and increased the brim of the hat and SUCCESS!!!
There is actually a bow at the front in self fabric, which is hard to see, but it's definitely there! More to come....
There is actually a bow at the front in self fabric, which is hard to see, but it's definitely there! More to come....
21 December 2011
Finally!! Some inspiration!!
One of my favorite dolls, my Baby So Beautiful by Playmates, has been looking at me, longing for some new threads. Oh, alright already! Stop with the puppy dog eyes!!!! I'll do something new!!!!
After looking online for some pics of original outfits I found one I liked - a cute little A-line summer top, pantaloons and floppy hat. There is a distinct theme amongst these dolls - they are always very girly! Floral prints, gathered waists, puffy sleeves, always cute and age appropriate - all points that I have trouble with! But here is my first draft, anyway. Need to make a make a few adjustments to the design and construction method and have another go at it......
After looking online for some pics of original outfits I found one I liked - a cute little A-line summer top, pantaloons and floppy hat. There is a distinct theme amongst these dolls - they are always very girly! Floral prints, gathered waists, puffy sleeves, always cute and age appropriate - all points that I have trouble with! But here is my first draft, anyway. Need to make a make a few adjustments to the design and construction method and have another go at it......
19 December 2011
Finished, but revisited....
I wasn't 100% happy with this table runner. It seemed unfinished somehow, like it needed something else. And then it came to me - add another row of black hexs at either end!
I had originally run out of black denim, but was given another pair of jeans to cut up. Brilliant timing!! I still had the pattern and threads.... You would never have known if I didn't tell you, right??
I had originally run out of black denim, but was given another pair of jeans to cut up. Brilliant timing!! I still had the pattern and threads.... You would never have known if I didn't tell you, right??
18 December 2011
More beach babes...
I loved making the first 2 Beach Babes, so I made a couple more!!
Made a slight mod to the bikini top and took a few liberties with hair colours, but the look cool, hey??
Now, what to do with them...... Hmmmmm.....
Made a slight mod to the bikini top and took a few liberties with hair colours, but the look cool, hey??
Now, what to do with them...... Hmmmmm.....
16 December 2011
Bags gifted to Grandma....
We had a family Christmas lunch a couple of weeks ago, so I took the opportunity to give Grandma her new shopping bags (since the last ones were stolen, along with her scooter..).
They were put to good use when she left, carrying all her other Chrissy pressies... I'd call that a success!!!
(apologies for the quality of the shot - the lighting was terrible!!)
They were put to good use when she left, carrying all her other Chrissy pressies... I'd call that a success!!!
(apologies for the quality of the shot - the lighting was terrible!!)
Something a little different....
I've had this magazine for AGES and always wanted to try the Beach Babes pattern by Natashia Curtin but never got around to it.... Till now.....
Once I decided on the fabrics, it was so easy to trace off the pieces to fusible web, iron on, cut out and iron in place.
Obviously I haven't done the blanket stitching, since I don't even know what I am going to put them on, but you get the general idea.
I love my nonstick teflon sheet I got at the last quilt fair! Just let it cool, and they just peel off!! And you can see through it, which makes it easy to line up the pieces before ironing.
Think I might make some more, just to have handy...
FYI, the magazine doesn't ACTUALLY picture the snorkeller, however I did find the finished pic at smeedesigns.com, where you can buy this pattern, if you want to try it yourself....
(I wonder if I could make her a "topless" bather, for a naughty twist???)
Once I decided on the fabrics, it was so easy to trace off the pieces to fusible web, iron on, cut out and iron in place.
Obviously I haven't done the blanket stitching, since I don't even know what I am going to put them on, but you get the general idea.
I love my nonstick teflon sheet I got at the last quilt fair! Just let it cool, and they just peel off!! And you can see through it, which makes it easy to line up the pieces before ironing.
Think I might make some more, just to have handy...
FYI, the magazine doesn't ACTUALLY picture the snorkeller, however I did find the finished pic at smeedesigns.com, where you can buy this pattern, if you want to try it yourself....
(I wonder if I could make her a "topless" bather, for a naughty twist???)
01 December 2011
Library bags... Part 2..
Bought some zips, so all the pencil cases are DONE!!
These are the easiest thing to make, and I think they just finish the bags nicely.
I didn't realise quite how faded one part of the fabric was until I looked at the photos! Since it was recycled fabric, I wonder what it was used for?? Maybe it was next to the window for a looooonnnnng time?? The fabric quality is fine, just the slightly faded print.....
These are the easiest thing to make, and I think they just finish the bags nicely.
I didn't realise quite how faded one part of the fabric was until I looked at the photos! Since it was recycled fabric, I wonder what it was used for?? Maybe it was next to the window for a looooonnnnng time?? The fabric quality is fine, just the slightly faded print.....
29 November 2011
Library bags...
Bought these remnants a while ago. It was 2 pieces of curtain fabric approx 115cmx110cm, so with some careful planning I managed to get 4 library bags (so not too big, about 45cm square) and 4pencil cases (to be finished - no zips!!).
These will probably go to Santas Workshop but will try and sell them first and recoup some cash! I know they were only recycled remnants, but threads cost money, and then there is the power (iron, lights, sewing machine, etc) and time.....
And I sold NOTHING at Doll Club, not that I expected to. Maybe I will try a swap meet when it gets a bit warmer... Maybe....
These will probably go to Santas Workshop but will try and sell them first and recoup some cash! I know they were only recycled remnants, but threads cost money, and then there is the power (iron, lights, sewing machine, etc) and time.....
And I sold NOTHING at Doll Club, not that I expected to. Maybe I will try a swap meet when it gets a bit warmer... Maybe....
26 November 2011
Second bag done.....
Basically, same as first with different fabric pockets...
Although the base fabric looks quite yellow in the pictures, it's actually more green in real life......
Although the base fabric looks quite yellow in the pictures, it's actually more green in real life......
One down....
My grandmother recently had her scooter stolen with the shopping bags I made for her in it, so for Christmas I thought this I would replace them with all new ones.
So far, one done, the other cut out and ready to go!! You will recognize the pocket fabric as leftovers from the aprons - waste not, want not!!
Since I miscalculate the aprons I ended up with a whole binding strip leftover. I used this for the handles and pieced the bigger leftover bits to make 2 pieces big enough for pockets. With that fabric you can hardly even tell!! Same style pocket on both sides.....
So far, one done, the other cut out and ready to go!! You will recognize the pocket fabric as leftovers from the aprons - waste not, want not!!
Since I miscalculate the aprons I ended up with a whole binding strip leftover. I used this for the handles and pieced the bigger leftover bits to make 2 pieces big enough for pockets. With that fabric you can hardly even tell!! Same style pocket on both sides.....
23 November 2011
Aprons, aprons and even MORE aprons!!
Made 3 more apron/mitt combos, but miscalculated the cutting out, so each apron has 2 mitts and no potholder... Oh well.....
Last time I used an old towel to make the mitts heat proof, but didn't this time so had to add labels stating PLAY ONLY!! I don't want any burned fingers!!!!
Last time I used an old towel to make the mitts heat proof, but didn't this time so had to add labels stating PLAY ONLY!! I don't want any burned fingers!!!!
More sleeping bags....
Already had them cut out, but didn't put in the batting. Also slightly modified the construction method, simplified a LOT! And added a little girls touch with some lace scraps.....
Christmas fever!!
So, since I had my Christmas prints out anyway, I decided to make another Christmas quilt...
This time I used 2 A4 pieces of paper cut in half, and then random pieced around some really cute Christmas koalas, sashed and then bound. I stipple quilted (quite badly..) around the blocks, highlighting the koalas with straight stitching and the blocks themselves. A few crinkles on the sashing, so don't look too close!!
Also made a couple of stockings to go with it.....
This time I used 2 A4 pieces of paper cut in half, and then random pieced around some really cute Christmas koalas, sashed and then bound. I stipple quilted (quite badly..) around the blocks, highlighting the koalas with straight stitching and the blocks themselves. A few crinkles on the sashing, so don't look too close!!
Also made a couple of stockings to go with it.....
19 November 2011
Secret Santa...
At Doll Club this month, we are having our Christmas party, including a Secret Santa.
Since the limit was only $5, I thought I could make something using the umpteen different Christmas prints I have in storage boxes.
I saw a simple star shape using batik fabrics and translated it into a doll quilt. Easy and fun!! Only complaint was that I forgot about the seam allowances and ended up with copious amounts of fabric at the corners, making it a bit bulky. Not to worry!! I managed to flatten it out with some topstitching.....
I had some leftover strips, so made a little matching pillow slip. Might do some little stockings next.....maybe...
Since the limit was only $5, I thought I could make something using the umpteen different Christmas prints I have in storage boxes.
I saw a simple star shape using batik fabrics and translated it into a doll quilt. Easy and fun!! Only complaint was that I forgot about the seam allowances and ended up with copious amounts of fabric at the corners, making it a bit bulky. Not to worry!! I managed to flatten it out with some topstitching.....
I had some leftover strips, so made a little matching pillow slip. Might do some little stockings next.....maybe...
05 November 2011
Prizes, prizes, PRIZES!!!
Spent this morning as a Steward in the craft pavilion at the Canning Show. Spoke to loads of people, gave out loads of schedules. Definite lack if entries this year, as well as ticket numbers through the gate...
Come on people!!! We have to support our local Shows, or they will cease to exist!!!
Anyway....
So, after considering not putting her in at all, my Rainbow Fairy actually got first place!!! Amazing!! And my rushed little striped overall man came third! Mum is not pleased, since her dolly didn't place.... Sorry, Ma.....
Also got 2nd place for my child's apron/pot holder/oven mitts combo and my Matryoshka got a third prize. The other aprons failed to be judged due to the category they were placed into. Oh well, at least I'm up 2 entries for next year already! Hopefully they add the "any other article" category back into the sewing section......
Better start sewing for next year! I feel a champion ribbon coming on.....
Come on people!!! We have to support our local Shows, or they will cease to exist!!!
Anyway....
So, after considering not putting her in at all, my Rainbow Fairy actually got first place!!! Amazing!! And my rushed little striped overall man came third! Mum is not pleased, since her dolly didn't place.... Sorry, Ma.....
Also got 2nd place for my child's apron/pot holder/oven mitts combo and my Matryoshka got a third prize. The other aprons failed to be judged due to the category they were placed into. Oh well, at least I'm up 2 entries for next year already! Hopefully they add the "any other article" category back into the sewing section......
Better start sewing for next year! I feel a champion ribbon coming on.....
28 October 2011
Sleeping Bag...
So I made a dolly sleeping bag. Easiest thing EVER!!
Rectangle, fold in sections, fill pillow, stitch down..... Voila!!
Well, it's a bit more complicated than that but EASY PEASY!!
More info to come.... For now, I need to finish my Canning Show entries. Seriously running out of time, so stop blogging and get it done!! LOL!!
Rectangle, fold in sections, fill pillow, stitch down..... Voila!!
Well, it's a bit more complicated than that but EASY PEASY!!
More info to come.... For now, I need to finish my Canning Show entries. Seriously running out of time, so stop blogging and get it done!! LOL!!
23 October 2011
Apron finished
Not as nice as I would have liked it to be, but not too bad.
I put a layer of batting between the layers, and run a top stitch over the top spiraling out from the centre.
Posting this from blogger on the iPad, just to see how it goes....
I put a layer of batting between the layers, and run a top stitch over the top spiraling out from the centre.
Posting this from blogger on the iPad, just to see how it goes....
10 October 2011
Tools and aprons...
I added some extra shoes to the pink apron and I think it looks more "whole" now. I have taken a pic of the entire top so you can see the design - all done by eye, not a measurement in sight!
I have also redesigned the tool belt a little bit, to add some depth to the pockets. All I did was add a box pleat! Simple!! I did put it a bit close to the edges, though - will note that for next time....
I have also redesigned the tool belt a little bit, to add some depth to the pockets. All I did was add a box pleat! Simple!! I did put it a bit close to the edges, though - will note that for next time....
My little tradesman cabbie wanted to be in this shot! His little tool belt has some flat tools that I printed from clip art, reversed and stuck to some cardboard. I have used the same technique to make some kitchen tools for the kids apron combo for the show.......
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