My creative space

A few people have asked where I do all my sewing (meaning, in a house over run with kids' stuff) - so here it is.

I've managed to take over a small part of the rumpus/play room and so far all has remained untouched by the kids. Probably way too boring for Tom and Mia hasn't learned how to cause much trouble yet......yet.

I've also got my Ipod and a TV in the room so at night when the kids are asleep I can zone out and enjoy my alone time, while trying to spend a little time with Steve too!

It IS getting warmer.......

So I made this cute skirt. It matches a white t-shirt with a flower brooch on it. I added the white ric-rac to break up the design a little. It's a beautiful soft Japanese cotton and also comes in blue and purple hues.

Is there a Harry Potter in the house?

Thomas is starting to get into dress ups. I'm following my very clever friend's idea (Emma, my loyal blog follower - and probably the only person actually....) and keeping "suitable" dress up clothes and shoes that would have otherwise made their way to Vinnies.

This fabric came from the remnant bin at Spotlight and cost a grand total of $2. AND, there was enough fabric to make two! (Keep an eye out in the post, Emma.)

Thomas loves it and Mia thinks it's pretty good to hide under, for now anyway.

Mia's 1st birthday present

Mia turned 1 recently and we got her a new ride-on bike. Thomas has one exactly the same, except of course it's not pink, AND it has a fireman's ladder and bell on it. It's red and he rides it many times a day through the house. These are most definitely inside toys.

Now we just need to wait for Mia to grow about 2 inches taller and she'll be able to put her feet on the ground!

How do you wear your tu-tu?

If you're Thomas, you run and jump and wrestle it off your sister before putting on a show for the camera.

If you're Mia, you wear it beautifully and like a proper girl.

This took about 1/2 hr to make. No pattern just worked out how long it needed to be and did a guestimate on how many gathers it would need based on Mia's waist measurement. It is beautiful soft tulle (not nylon netting) so hopefully it will be comfortable for dress up time.

Pink and green and nothing in between.....

Oh, how I love this colour combination! So fresh and summery - what a shame we are still in the middle of winter. Great fabric from Lincraft (on sale, absolute bargain) paired with a white Target t-shirt. I am yet to find good quality wholesale (bulk) t-shirts, unlike Target shirts which wash well and last a long time.
If you'd like one for your little girl, I can do the shirts in size 1 and 2 (for now) and bloomers in 00, 0, 1 and 2. Tops are $15 and bloomers are $25.

The latest bloomers and top set

A very cute someone is getting this as a birthday present (no, it's not Mia) so hopefully her mother won't read this before her party!
I think the bloomers are the best yet and they're getting easier and faster to make. Red works so well with denim and the addition of grosgrain ribbon really adds to the look.