Friday Finishes - Psychedelic Legs & Bunnies

Friday again??

 This last part of the year is flicking  past me like a Kardashian hair piece!!

I don't even know if I've even had an October...although my credit card statement says  " oh yes you have Missy!" LOL

I escaped to Auckland for a work commitment and decided to extend it into a Mummy weekend.....shopping,resting,eating and using the bathroom facilities all by my self!!

The Fabric Store.....I went 3 times...I now have a loyalty card....sigh

I didn't take photos of all the deliciousness...I couldn't be too crazy, they were keeping a close eye on me what with all the stroking and sighing going on!!

But I bought alot of fabric and a little Liberty Fabric Knit for Little OWB....cause that makes it seem like you're really in there for practical reasons (rolls eyes!)

I followed the Best Tutorial Ever!! by Dana from Made Everyday, here's the link

I do have an overlocker (serger) but I used a little of both techniques and seriously you could easily just use a regular machine if you just read you manual (who does that until you have a screw up) and use the recommended stretchy stich or just a zig zag.

My mother made our clothes and all our ball dresses and one of my sisters wedding dresses so I'm used to handmade....looks like little OWB will be the same YAY

Although I think it's just the opportunity to pose and be the Star that she is LOL

In Quilty news I finished a WIP that has been lying around for two years!!!

Following on from last weeks post which was all about baby quilts and critters, I used the Bunny portion of the Fancy Forest pattern by Elizabeth Hartman to finish a teenage quilt top.This girl is turning 15 in January and is mad on Bunnies and used to love pink and black...here's hoping it's still the case LOL 

Phew you made it! See you on Sunday for my stash report....

Linking up with Amanda Jean and her gorgeous Pink Lemonade quilt and Fort Worth Fabric Studio for Fabric Frenzy Friday!!

I Made Something To Wear - I Know it's Been A While!

Hi!!! (waving frantically)

I know, you don't remember me well....it's been a while....you look great by the way...yes it's been almost a year!

Wow...where do I begin?

Life got busy...frantic actually...but it's all good, and well here I am.

What's happened in a year.........LOTS!

But before I bombard you with posts to try and catch up lets's just do a little one to get reacquainted.

I made a DRESS?!! I know right?

 The pattern can be found at Purl Soho and is sooooo easy to follow and the Tencel/Chambray fabric was fabulous to work with.

It has bias binding that I made myself with a nifty clover bias tape maker....SHUTUP!

Aaaaand I used my overlocker (serger to the American peeps)

And yes I suck at styling the said outfit for photos....noone "adulty like" at home to help me just the little person.....who actually likes to help but is far from helpful LOLOL

I've also worn this a few times so it's a win win.

Lovely to see you my friends! I'll be back soon I promise xxx

Let's do the linky thing because I've missed seeing everyones finishes over at Amanda Jean's for Finish It Up Friday

I Made Clothes

 

So I have purchased and downloaded a couple of kiddies pattern to make some clothes for Miss C, specifically "The Geranium Dress" from Made by Rae, I even cut the pattern out and purchased, of course, 4 different voiles to make it....is she now the proud owner of 4 different dresses you ask?...not yet...

 

Picture sourced from www.made-by-rae.com

 

 

 

I have also purchased this pattern from Wink Designs, the Butterfly Breeze Dress and Top at  http://www.etsy.com/nz/shop/winkhandmade

 

 

 

 

Does Miss C have a new top using this pattern?   Oh yes she does!

 

 

I am not exaggerating  when I say it was easy as....I was very slow as I wanted to make sure I followed the instructions implicitly (something I rarely do) and didn't disappoint myself by missing something out in the steps that resulted in a mistake further along

 

 

.....really for a beginner this pattern is perfect.Miss C is tall so the only thing I should've done was try it on before hemming as I would have adjusted the hem slightly, and although she is 16mnths I used the 2-3 yr size to be safe.

Sorry for the crap iPhone pics I was chasing her around......also please note the fancy schmancy stitch on the sleeves courtesy of LM ( Lady Muck )