Weekend sewing plans
I have a relatively free weekend ahead, so am hoping to start (and finish) some sewing. Maybe if I put my plans in writing I might feel compelled to follow through! These fabrics arrived this week from the Amitie blog VIP club. How incredibly cute!
I plan on using the fabric with the numbers to make a childcare bag for Stella. There is a lot of stuff that a one year old needs to take with her to childcare! I’ll combine it with a similar print that I bought from Retro Mummy, and I’m still deciding what plain fabric to mix them with. I’m planning on using the Large Tote & Satchel pattern from Nicole Mallalieu, with loads of extra internal pockets, and I may incorporate some clear PVC over the exterior of the bag to protect it. The delicious little red riding hood print will possibly become the bodice of a summer dress for Stella (which won’t be made this weekend – it’s way too chilly here in Melbourne to be thinking about summer clothes now).
This top is still cut out, waiting to be sewn. Maybe I’ll get to it this weekend. Clare also needs a pair of school pants – once again, fabric and pattern are all ready to go, and I can whip them up fairly quickly with the overlocker. I’ll be embarassed if I don’t get at least that project done!
Speaking of school clothes and chilly Melbourne winter, I finished Clare’s school scarf and beanie.
The scarf was done without a pattern – it is just US double crochet (Australian treble) using two balls of Patons Superwash 8 ply. The beanie is a modification of a pattern I found somewhere on the internet, worked entirely in double crochet like the scarf. Easy peasy. Elsewhere on the crochet front I have almost completed the Mossy Cowl, and hope to start on a scarf using the Pear Tree yarn. There is also the matter of two June CAL blocks to complete (but I’ve got the rest of the month to finish them off, surely).
My fat quarters are all ready to send for the Vintage Sheet Patchwork Swap. I’m looking forward to seeing what patterns I receive in return – and thinking of what I will do with them all. Elizabeth has promised to have some great suggestions on her blog next month.
And to finish off – another op shop dress pattern. This one is from 1977.
Wow ladies, bad hair. And I’m still cacking myself at this post by Jodie of Ric-Rac. So beautifully put (or should that be sung)?
Hey, you’ve been busy! And it sounds like a lovel busy weekend ahead too.
Lucky you, enjoy your sewing time. The vintage sheet swap looks like great fun – I’ll be watching what happens next. I have my own huge collection that I really should do more with…
I wish people would stop putting up patterns I remember … and probably made … and calling them vintage! Does this mean I can’t make them this time around for myself. I would NEVER fit into that small waist line anyhow this time! I loved the patterns with the V under the bust line, and the midriff panel. They are so flattering – if you have the right body shape.
In 1977 I was at Home Economics teacher training college – and doing a LOT of sewing.
The hair on the models in the pattern bring back so many memories. I so desperately wanted hair like that but I was way too young! Loved those dresses too.
Clare looks lovely and warm in her new beanie and scarf – good luck with the sewing this weekend.
I echo the sentiments of Janet, except I still have the dressess! Just can’t fit into them of course. I have the patterns and the scrap fabric too stored somewhere. Oh dear!
Great to see you today, Lara – and I look forward to seeing your “adulterated” Tote bag when it’s done. Give me a call if you get stuck on any tweaking.
Very envious of you having a day to sew. I haven’t had any time to sew (for fun) for months.
Can’t wait to see the retro dress. I adore the blue and white heart crochet patch. I so so wish I could crochet! Is that design difficult to learn “how to” with?
The Japanese fabrics are so sweet.