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Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Tester Bliss!

10:23 AM Posted by SnowSews
After my lamenting about not being asked to test a couple of patterns, I got accepted to test THREE patterns! Two for Miki and one gorgeous one for me.

The designers are pretty amazing, accepting our suggestions and helping us along. I am starting to understand just how hard it is to be a designer, having to be open to criticism. I don't think I will ever have that kind of courage. 

The patterns haven't been released yet, which is why I haven't put up any photos. But let me tell you, Miki looks incredibly cute in the photographs. 

Until then, here are our holiday photos to tide you over. Happy holidays!



Tuesday, November 18, 2014

A Cute Leopard Print Outfit!

10:47 PM Posted by SnowSews
I have been sewing Miki some new outfits, mostly making tunics and leggings. I love sewing Love Notions' free pattern, Leggins. I always make the yoga waistband, since we cloth diaper and Miki needs the extra room. The tunic was a variation on the ever popular Bimaa, where I shortened the sleeves and lengthened the body. I also added a little pink ruffle by cutting off the top of my old tshirt that was in the Goodwill pile.


Miki wore this outfit for a sum total of one hour, before she threw up all over it. Good times.


I really like hemming with a twin needle. It's easy and gives great results. 


Far, far too late I discovered I had cut the polkadot fabric in the wrong direction of stretch. So while this pair fits great because it's a four way cotton lycra blend, it does show strain when it's being worn. That should teach me to pay attention!

Serger Love!

10:42 PM Posted by SnowSews
I bought a Brother 1034D in October, and promptly got to exploring the wonderful world of knits. While I still have trouble with slinky ITY knits, on the whole I love how quick and forgiving knits are. As long as you cut on the grain and are careful of the direction of stretch, it's a truly wonderful fabric to work with. In fact, I'm now on the outs with quilting cotton and all the extra steps I must take to sew with it.





I made this tunic from Nap Time Creations' free Raglan Tee Shirt pattern, and only managed a few action shots since she loved it so much. I had a hard time cutting into my Lillestoff that I've been hoarding for so long, but the gorgeous results are so worth it!



Isn't this a great picture of us?


My little baby is walking! I feel old.









Friday, November 7, 2014

Pro Pics!!

5:12 PM Posted by SnowSews
Pro pics are here of my work!! I loved the shoot soooo much!

Pattern for this dress is Create Kids Couture, a mash-up of the CKC Paris and CKC Staceys.








The tutu that I made - crochet band elastic and hand knotted tulle.