Blogtoberfest Day 6: Wet Saturday Sewing

Somehow I missed Day 5?? Oh  well. That's a bit like me, I guess!!

Here's a few items I whipped up today! The Coverpro gave me grief though. I finally unpacked my second overlocker, so have been using- so nice not having to rethread as often! Highly recommended- grab a spare one if you find one on sale.

Some Lil Boo Blue Perfect Short. Made in gorgeous Farbenmix knits from Crafty Mamas Fabrics !

 GINI Stripes.

Stripey FUNKY pants for Lil. !  Fabric from la Stash.( FUNKY is a CM design and available HERE).

Groovy ZEN patchy pants for me! Fabric from la Stash. (ZEN is a CM pattern, grab it HERE).

A super cute Tshirt for Lil, self drafted off another tee. Fabrics all from CM: Liandlo Granny Square knit, Stella in Ecology and Pastel Pink).

Be Still my Heart....

A sweet little project for Lil. The top is drafted from her favourite tee. The heart is a double applique, very crudely applied, just the way I like it. I think it adds an adorable shabby look to a super comfy tee.
After each wash they curl up nicely.

Tip:  Wondertape is your best friend when doing these kind of thing!

Day 4 Blogtoberfest - Summer Tops to sew for ME!

Welcome to those participating in Blogtoberfest and new to my Blog!

We had a stinker of a day here yesterday, very hot for Spring, and it got me thinking about Summer Sewing! Here's a few of my fave patterns and tutes I'll be making up post haste!

From my own pattern range:

Crafty Mamas CHERISH Dress and Tunic. I need more of these. ( GIVEAWAY at end of post!)

(grab a pdf instantly here..or over at the CM shop and it is also in paper format).

The Tee shirt is a staple around here. My fave one at the moment?

Jocole Easy Cap sleeve ladies tee...

 I know there are a lot of tee shirt patterns out there,( but in my opinion) , there are only a few really good fitting  tee shirt patterns. This is one of them. The designer is right on the mark.
 If you prefer a less fitted bottom thid tee shirt can be used with the Jocole Mix & Match series, so you may like to try the Radiant A-Line bottom with it for a change.

You will find a huge amount of knits over at CM for your tees. From cotton lycra knits to 100% cotton jerseys...we have the best range in Australia.

Ottobre Design Woman 2/2007 is a fave Summer issue too...

And a couple of free tutes I am keen to try...

from Land of Nod 

 

 

 

 

 

The Hooded Tunic by One Golden Apple via Sew Mama Sew

That should keep you ( and me!) busy a little while!

CHERISH Giveaway!

I have 2 of my CHERISH pdf patterns to Gvie-away..the first two to comment!

Day 3 of Blogtoberfest!

Hey.....................................................I have opened another online store!!!

 

Crafty Mamas Fabrics

Why???

Our current store over at Crafty Mamas is TOO big!!

and it is getting harder and harder to find stuff.

So I have split them up. 

(bare with me while it all gets sorted).

Our newly registered Crafty Mamas Fabrics will be home to all our Euro sewing supplies, as well as offering instant PDF delivery ( sweet!).

It is dead easy to navigate ( go have a play!)

Just use the little jigger on the right to drop down what you need!

 

...and the Shopping cart is so quick and user friendly. 

You will need to register there or simply check out as a Guest. 

Don't panic, our current CM shop is staying put, and will feature a lot more locally sourced fabrics.

Thankyou for your patience while I shuffle stock around!

~Lisa~

Blogtoberfest Day 1 and 2!

How did it get to Oct 2nd??? I thought it was the 1st today?!!! ARGH!!!!!

Ok, so I was packing orders all day yesterday and somehow lost track of the date- I'll do two posts today...can I do that? Why not ;)

This month I am challenging myself to blog every day with Blogtoberfest and hopefully get a bit more sewing happening round here. Today's project? Recreating a long sleeve tee for Lil from her most favourite one. I'll be back later to show and tell that one.

Some designs I love, I just wish they'd do plus sizes!!( The lack of decent plus size clothes is another reason I started pattern designing. ) Anyhoo,  some things I'm drooling over at the moment ( as is my 12 year old which leads me to believe, I may have never really grown up- but I look upon that as a bonus!).

Free People Leggings

Free People Cord patchy flares baby!

 

 

 

 

Free People Boots!

 

 

 

 

Free People vest..squeee!