My finishes this week have been a little top to go with a pair of leggings someone else made for the Handmade With Love stall. There were 3 pairs of pants or trousers (in size 2) that had been made and Peggy, our coordinator decided that they would be more saleable if they had tops to go with them. We chose coordinating fabric and then she told me that I could do the top for the navy leggings and she would take care of the little pink shorts. The trouble is... I haven't sewn clothes for many years AND when I did it was stretch fabric. The last time I made something from an ordinary dress pattern was in high school. So......
The pattern was Burda Start. My friend Lindi was a great help in cutting it out. Looking at it I can see all these faults with it but its still pretty cute
especially when put with the leggings.
My other finish was a baby quilt. I started it back in June. I had 4 baby quilts to make (and then before I got them all done found I actually needed to make a 5th). I used the Missouri Star Sparkle pattern. I altered it a bit for each quilt - mostly in what width (if any) sashing and borders I put in.
This one (which I called Twinkle Twinkle) was for the granddaughter of a friend. She was actually born last year and so is now 15 months old. However the family were in the process of moving from the USA to Australia and the grandma said to hold off till they got here. They actually didn't arrive till a few months ago so I finally needed to get on with it and make the now almost toddler her quilt.
When I dropped it off the baby herself was having a morning nap but her 4 year old brother was there and he really enjoyed it - finding and naming the animals in the centres of the stars.
Linking up with TGIFF
Well done, making that little top after so many years away from dressmaking. My reaction would be the same!Your baby quilt is lovely, and it looks like the I-spy stars will be a big hit.
ReplyDeletethank you. yes the quilt was a hit. I am waiting for a photo of the baby with the quilt. I must admit that I am wondering if she will get the quilt because the big brother was so taken with it
DeleteI've thinking of you a lot and hoping you feel better. My knee surgery is Monday, so then I'll do the laying around, and maybe you can see!
ReplyDeleteYour little top is fine. I made one for myself after years of being away, and it felt very odd. I prefer flat quilts!
Thank you. I am hoping that I am regaining some oomph. I have been quilting another one tonight and hope that I will get it finished tomorrow. All the best with your surgery. Have you got some hand projects ... or at least some fun things to read or watch of tv? Heal fast
DeleteYay! great finishes. Clothes are hard, but you did a great job. Thanks for linking up with TGIFF!
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