Well I've now more or less finished on maternity leave (almost 33 weeks pregnant - eek!) so should have a bit more time to blog (the guilt has been getting to me!) I thought I'd share some of the things I've been working on recently. I'm really, really pleased with this outfit - its from the Ottobre magazine which I treated myself to a subscription to.
Apart from the copying the pattern and the cutting out which I'm rubbish at (thank goodness for a flooring specialist husband who can measure like a demon) the sewing up was pretty easy. Considering I still feel that my sewing skills are beginner at best, I was really pleased with this.
The pants and shirt are made from some fabric from my stash and the smock top/pinafore is made from a pair of linen pants I found in a charity shop.
I keep debating with myself whether to put some applique on it or not - but as I haven't decided, for now it remains plain!
I'll update you with some of the other things I've been working on over the next few days - must dash now - taking Cole to see Walking with dinosaurs and I'm a bit scared!
Jo x
It's great to see you again Jo! I'd definitely vote for a tasteful applique, but what? THAT is the eternal question!
Posted by: Ruby | August 03, 2009 at 08:06 AM
I love this simple yet lovely item, I vote yes to a fun applique.
Vicki
Posted by: vicki | August 03, 2009 at 01:52 PM
You're in the home stretch now!
I just love the little outfit you made for your baby. It's so cute. I can't wait to see what else you have made.
Posted by: marie | August 04, 2009 at 06:35 PM
LOVELY design! I have a japanese craft book fetish too! find it very difficult with no English instructions though! :) .... Delightful blog!
Posted by: Jessie Fincham | August 06, 2009 at 08:14 AM
Oh that is so cute. I'm pretty sure it would be very perfect for my sister. LOL!!!
Posted by: Honeymoon registry | November 13, 2009 at 03:41 AM
I just love the little outfit you made for your baby. It's so cute. I can't wait to see what else you have made.
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