28 March 2010

meanwhile, back at the sewing machine.....

My foot is letting me sit at the machine for a bit, which has cheered me up no end.
Tamsyn needs some new cooler weather pants so I made these from red cord with some Kokka (I think) print lining.  I've also cut out a pair in green cord at the same time, and are literally sewn up in a jiffy.  :)

I've also made some more bibs, using some of my stash of discontinued upholstery samples in linen/cotton blends and backed with an old bath towel I've cut up which makes them ultra absorbent for one spewy dribbly little girl.

Ant likes his black shirts, and this one was getting really ratty on the collar and cuffs.  So the other day I mentioned to him how I'd like to cover said collar and cuffs with some contrasting fabric.  He straight away grabbed my little stash of more groovy fabrics (with me hovering beside him telling him which fabrics were just too precious to cut up yet!) and pounced on this loud orange Prints Charming fabric.  I knew it would be best not to tackle this sort of thing on the machine, and I really enjoyed spending the afternoon and evening sewing these on by hand, while Tamsyn played or slept.  Too easy.

This is the Pod Swaddler, which I've made for Tamsyn's cousin who's due to enter the world in June.  Tara chose the fabric (Amy Butler) and I lined it with flannel.  I wish I'd known about these before Tamsyn was born, I probably would've made a couple for her.  At least I know what to make for future babies, and would be the perfect baby shower gift too.

11 comments:

  1. What a cutie she is!!! Such beautiful blue eyes. I like the idea of the swaddler. I'll have to look into that :) Christine

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  2. You have been busy. And the photo of Tamsyn is gorgeous.

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  3. Ha! Everyone else is looking might cheery that you're back at the sewing machine too! Way to go, foot...

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  4. Sounds like all is well with your foot Jen...I'm impressed with Ant's cuffs...they look great!!! We still haven't got any cooler weather here yet...still an Indian Summer♥x

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  5. Glad the foot is better. Nice looking cuffs, collar, and hubby; I can see where Tamsyn's beautiful blue eyes came from. *wink* ---"Love"

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  6. I can't get enough of that sweet smiling face! Nice pants Tamsyn - your mum is such a clever girl. Glad your foot is co-operating. Nice save on Ant's shirt, I used to do a similiar thing to denim shirts (years ago). The swaddler is gorgeous (so is the quilt it's sitting on). Tara doesn't have long to go now. I hope she's feeling well. Ann :-)

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  7. So glad you are able to sew again.
    Love the collar and cuffs ou made over. Tamsyn's pants are so cute and she is just a beauty.
    Keep healing!

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  8. That child is so adorable. Each time I see her, oh my goodness, what a beautiful little one is all I can think.
    Love all the work you are doing.So much fun. I have never seen the Pod
    Swaddler. I love it. Great job. Hope you are doing better.

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  9. I have been tying to comment since yesterday but our internet keeps dropping out arrgghhh!!!!those pants, that bib and that face!! all gorgeous and what a fab idea to revive cuffs and collars they look amazing!!

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  10. Your creativity and talent continue to wow me. I am especially enamored with the beautiful mending of your husband's shirts... how clever! My hubby's got plenty of frayed collars and cuffs... what a great idea, and one I definitely want to try. Thanks for sharing!

    Hope you are continuing to heal well, and here's to feeling better and better!

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  11. Ha ha! Ant - priceless! Those cuffs and collar look very fetching on him! And I'm not at all surprised at how deliriously happy Tamsyn is in her new clothes :D

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