Processes....Ugh!

Easter clothing process 2
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As much as I enjoy sewing, I just despise some parts of the process. Tracing and cutting out patterns is right up there. Ironing runs a close second...although I've learned that my finished product is far better if I iron when (during construction) I'm supposed to.

This project will be the death of me...oh yes, the drama of it all! Matching Easter outfits for my 4 year-old, and my 19 mo. old. Since I'm broke, new patterns are out of the question, so I got out the only issue of Ottobre that I own.
Hint ~ a subscription to this magazine is a WONDERFUL gift idea for me, and can be found at The Wooley Thread (women's and kids issues pretty please).




"It's just going to be a couple of pairs of knickers and vests" is all I said. Then, realizing that Ottobre made the patterns for one kids size and not the other. This means modifications, and I'm too much of a novice to think that I can modify an Ottobre pattern. Look at those pattern sheets...look!

Well, I'll stop whining now, and update when I've made some progress. My goal is to have all the fabric cut by the end of the weekend so that I can begin to sew on Monday. I swear...someday I'm going to teach my husband how to trace and cut patterns AND cut out the fabric. What do you think of that?

Muntedkowhai Necklace GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!

Muntedkowhai%Necklace GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!

I stumbled upon this blog and can't get enough of her things; so very unique without being too far out. If it weren't a Friday in Lent, I'd pour a glass of wine and drool over her store, blog and photos for an hour or so. Kathleen Dougherty...I want to be you're new best friend!

Thinking Spring but Sewing Flannel?

My little Linus pulled this fabric off the shelf at Joanne...he just loves elephants, and I couldn't possibly use letters to duplicate the sound he makes to say "elephant". I had some of the Michael Miller "leaf" organic cotton in my stash and loved the two together. A little bit of applique on a upcycled tee from Wal-Mart, and voila!

I has a bit of the "nails on the chalkbord" feel to buying flannel when I am so despeerately awaiting the arrival of spring, but what the heck. He'll wear the leaf cotton on the inside most of the time and that will keep him cool when the weather starts to change...right? Tell me I'm right...please...somebody?