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Well then, my creative space this week has been super busy.
I am currently working on writing a pattern for my Moby Whale which will be available as a PDF download through my online store. I am super excited about it.
I am also working on pants for the boys (again)
I am a little addicted to making pants for them, this is my 6th pair. At the moment I am tweaking my pattern to make a ‘perfect’ toddler pant. I am learning that:
-my two year old needs pants that are a little higher at the back to accomodate his nappy
-I like a straightleg
-I really, really want an overlocker
-the 3 and a half year looks better with a proper flat front, and waistband
-his butt is superflat so his pants don’t need to be too deep
This pair are made from charcoal denim that I picked up from the oppy. A 4 metre piece for $15, which is a bargain. The feature fabric is a linen kawaii print ordered from karaku
I am also thinking of a simple project that I can take away with me… we are headed to North Queensland on Monday for a week and I’d like something simple to do. I’m thinking embroidery. I love these comfort stitching patterns.
As usual a big thanks to Kirsty for hosting
Rachel
Surely y’all know I love to make skirts, or that at the moment they’re the item I’m brave enough to make. Anyway I finished my Wiksten tulip skirt on Saturday, it’s yet to be worn out of the house though.
I am so happy with it, the finish is really neat, and the denim is so soft. I worked really hard on the top-stitching and I think its pretty straight. I used top-stitching thread rather than regular, and boy does it play around with the tension. I also used gorgeous vintage buttons which I picked up here.
To set the record straight so far I have attempted a couple of tops. This one after seeing Sandra’s version, I made it too big and out of this awful filmy fabric that swished all over the place. I’m going to try it again in a jersey next, perhaps I’m a sucker for punishment. And I also made a smashing smock. I always seem to overestimate my top size. Hopefully soon I’ll have a finished top to show. Your only likely to see it though, if it is a. really good, or b. so bad its funny.
Rachel
ps. The magazine and pattern were very generously loaned to me by Bron and Suzy. Thanks so much I’ll get your magazines back to you both in the next week.
On the weekend I made some shorts for Hamish from the Make it Perfect Little Explorer pattern. I was inspired after seeing Samantha’s efforts, and it was particularly opportune as I was able to borrowed the pattern from a friend. Overall a great pattern for a beginner. I’m going to make some for Cadel too but I think I might make a few changes, also Dan is insistent that the boys don’t wear identical clothes, which is such a shame as I love the Traffic Jam trim and have a fair bit of it left.
Rachel
I finished my denim skirt yesterday and am thrilled with how it turned out. 
I used McCall’s M5430 which claims to be a one hour skirt, though I’d have to say it took me a bit more than an hour. Overall I’d say it was a good pattern especially for a beginner, like myself. My only complaint was that the pattern instructs you to hem it prior to putting the waistband on, and then once I’d tried it on I had to hem it again. I used denim purchased from a fabric shop in Marrickville and top-stitched the pockets and waistband with red thread. The pictures just don’t do it justice, hmm and perhaps I should have ironed it.
Rachel
