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Peasant Tops

If I ever overcome my sewing obsession my next focus is going to be photography, as you can see yet again, my pics need a bit of work : ) Anyway....I have been having lots of fun making these little peasant tops - there is so much you can do with them! These two show the elastic only in the neckline, but you can also use it in the sleeves & finish the bottom with a frill. As the sleeves are gathered, they give a 'puffy' look when worn which I think looks just gorgeous! The tops in this picture are Size 3 on the left, and Size 3-6 months on the right.

Boho Tunic

Soooo, it has been quite awhile since Ive been able to post  but Im back in sewing mode now and am looking forward to sharing with you all what Ive been making.

I am loving tops with different lengths at the moment and have been struggling to find any in a fabric that I like, so - using one that I absolutely love and has been extremely well worn, I created a pattern. I used Japanese lawn which I have not sewn with before, and I now Im addicted! Whilst it was a bit fiddly to hem the arms and collar as the fabric is so lightweight, it so lovely to wear. I thought it would crease easily also but this is not the case - I will definitely be on the lookout for more of this fabric!!

Girls Reversible Jacket

I think I have said this on a previous occasion, but this is my most favourite piece I have made to date! I used two different poplin's and wasn't sure whether this would give the jacket enough thickness but the end result was perfect! It is fully reversible with sewn cuffed sleeves and a single button that joins the jacket at the top. It is slightly longer at the back (which you can see in the pic) with a rounded neck line, and I love that it only has the one button as it gives a more 'flowing' feel to the jacket. A great piece for winter as it is roomy enough to wear a shirt underneath, and light enough for a cool summer evening. Needless to say I will be making many, many more of these!! My lack of photography skills does not do the jacket justice!!

Little Man Pants

 Hooray, boy pants! I am always sewing girls things so thought it was about time I found a great 'little man' pattern - & I did! I found this pattern at dana-made-it.com & it is fantastic, very easy to follow. I used a pinwhale cord for these & I think next time I will do the same, but will use contrast fabric for the pockets. The cool thing about these pants is that they are flat at the front & elasticated at the back which I find gives a great fit!

Headbands

I love making headbands for little girls! Actually, I am quite the headband junkie myself. So armed with some leftover fabric I made a few of these which my daughter absolutely loves! I simply adjusted the pattern to make the size I was after - and I was even thinking of making some 'doll size ones'. The picture doesnt quite do the headband justice - they look very cute on!

Bow Dress

I have been wanting to try & do this for a loooooong time but as usual just haven't been able to find the time! So....I decided I was going to make this dress tonight! I have some gorgeous stretch winter fabric that has been sitting here for months so decided that's what I would use. I cut the pattern for this dress directly from another dress I have in cotton. Whilst its not perfect, I am pretty happy with the end result! And I love making the bows - I can see I will be making many more of these. Just need to do the hem & its finished!