Seriously. I am SEW happy with this book ;-)
I want to make almost every single project in it. The instructions are clear and simple, the ideas creative and kid-friendly. I am using these patterns and ideas for a jumping off point for some of the Christmas gifts I want to make this year. I started with this pattern for basic pocket pants.
...and that inspired me to start burning through some of my knit fabric stash. Sadie has pretty much outgrown all her pj's, so I made her these:
But the top was just a little to big, so I had to make a second one (they sew up really fast!) to see if I could get a better fit.
I like this one even better.
Also in the mail this week...my own labels! I designed them with my high-tech design software picnik (its free, and online!) and had them printed at Sewnique's etsy shop--for a pretty reasonable price if I do say so.
I love her blog too (Sew Liberated). Cute pajamas. They look perfect for winter.
ReplyDeleteAnd can I also just add that I had the best comment verification type in thingy: "hellbile" Thank you blogspot.
ReplyDeleteI love the sew liberated blog too. it is one I regularly stalk. hahahah! I have had some really funny ones of those lately...sometimes downright disconcerting though.
ReplyDeleteYour sewing is so professional looking! Was looking at purchasing this book a while back. Do the sizes of the projects fit bigger kids too (like my boys?). Probably not Chase (he's huge!) but maybe Lucas and Mike.
ReplyDeleteWow, you have almost 9,000 page views!
ReplyDeleteThe Sew Liberated book goes up to about 5T... so maybe okay for Michael, but probably not Lucas, and definitely not Chase. You know what book you need? It's called "Sewing For Boys" by Karen LePage and Shelly Figueroa. It is AWESOME. I have it too... lots of little boys I need to make Christmas pressies for:) It has projects up to size 6/7, and I am sure you could adapt some of them for the older one:) You are welcome to borrow my copy and check it out if you would like a sneak preview before you buy!
ReplyDeleteI actually have that book in my shopping cart! Glad to know it's worth it. Thanks for the info. The only thing that was keeping me from purchasing it is I wasn't sure on the sizes!
ReplyDeleteI. LOVE. YOUR. LABELS! I have to make my own. I have those cheap ones my mom got me a few years ago. I figured if I made 100 items then I'd buy more. I'm FINALLY finished!
ReplyDeleteP.S. I love that book too! And blog. haha