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AH HA! Sewing Kits

You might have noticed that part of my evil plan is to get the rest of the world sewing. And that’s everyone. Two of our little friends had birthdays and I thought it was time for them to start sewing too!

AH HA! Sewing Kits

There are my first go at little kits. One for Miss A (turning 3) and one for Mr. H (turning 4). Each kit is quilted, so it’s nice and soft. Lots of little narrow pockets, a piece of felt for pins and needles, a happy tie and monogrammed so they won’t be lost. I put in little safety scissors, for fabric only of course, a tape measure, marking pencils, tapestry needles a few glass head pins and a rainbow of embroidery floss. I was so excited.

Exploring Her New Sewing Kit

The kits were really, really easy to make. Each one took me less than an hour. I think the next round will be a little different, The bias tape edge wasn’t as fabulous as I had envisioned, and a little flap over the pockets will make sure the scissors don’t fly out of the kit.

Little LuckyStitcher

The biggest thank you anyone could hope for? Little Mr. H (is he not just the cutest Little LuckyStitcher you’ve ever seen?), stopped by to show me his stitchery. A kitty and a carrot. Mom helped with the outlines, and Mr. H filled in. Suitable for framing in my book. Happy Sewing.

Sewing The Midnight Oil

Sewing The Midnight Oil

I’ve been working on a few costumes for a ballet recital in June, but when the director decided on a quick early public performance, I stitched the night away. I’m making 2 ballet bodices with matching tutu plates and a men’s shirt and vest. I was able to finish one bodice in time for the early show, and have started working on the next one. Originally, I was going to make my own pattern, but decided to buy one.

Photo Session

I bought a bodice pattern from Tutu.com. While I had considered a career in costume design at one time, I have never really made a professional costume. This pattern was wonderful! I learned quite a bit about making this costume so it would be adjustable for this ballerina or the next one. It took me about 15 hours from start to finish, and I know the 2nd won’t take that long. I did learn a bunch of new tricks. That’s the great thing about sewing, there is always something new to learn. I always get a chuckle when people tell me that they don’t want to sew with a pattern, ever. A few here and there can’t hurt, especially when you learn things you wouldn’t by making it up as you go along. Great tips and tricks and techniques for when you are doing it all on your own. ANYWAY…

Mini Performance

I still have a few changes to make to her bodice, but overall it turned out quite wonderful. I totally recommend this pattern. I’d make a complete test one before you do the final if you have time, work out all the kinks, ask questions if you need to, and make sure it fits! I’ll be working on the plate for this bodice later this week.

That's My Husband In TIGHTS!

Rob was also in this performance. I couldn’t finish his shirt and vest in time (HECK they are still on my sketch pad!), so I stitched lovely peacock colored sequins around the neckband of his t-shirt and vintage blue crocheted trim with crystals (it’s SO LOVELY! I’ll try to post a picture later), around each armband of the T. I found this lovely old trim at Osgoods. For you local yokels – it’s well worth the trip!

Iz was super proud of her dad, yelling BRAVO at the top of her lungs and telling everyone around her “That Daddy up there is MY DADDY!”.

Eco-Quilt Clothing Swap

Eco-Quilts Clothing Swap

Hiding behind a stack of strips cut from clothes from our clothing swap to find materials for our Eco-Quilts. Our quilts will be made from clothing, bed linens and other scraps of fabric. Unless of course…

Eco-Quilts Clothing Swap

we had to try the clothes on….

Eco-Quilts Clothing Swap

and on….

Eco-Quilts Clothing Swap

It was a little wild…ly fun!

Eco-Quilts Clothing Swap

If anyone wants to sew along, please do!  A note – you don’t have to have a wild clothing swap to participate.  While it’s recommended, it certainly isn’t required. But you do have to have some fun.