Originally uploaded by robinbishop1231
I used a free tank top pattern from Ottobre Design to make this for the boy. Needless to say that even going up 2 Sizes from ready to wear, I still ended up with a too small tank. Not wanting to let this beautiful Freezer Paper artwork go to waist on it, I have purchased some green fabric for side panels. More to come after I finish the bugs nap roll for school..........
Come sew along with me as I make a back to school dress for the bug. Pattern pieces come pre cut, includes instructions AND shipping is included. Mention "The Train to Crazy" and get 10% off. Easy Peasy!
In the process of making the Boy some pants from the January '08 issue of Ottobre Design.
These pants are cute to boot, but they have 10 pieces! 10! And I have to somehow figure out how to adjust the size to fit a 2 year old with an 8 year old waistline.Which brings me to why I am making his pants. It's not really out of luxury, like most of what I make for Bug. The boy NEEDS pants. BAD. Right now his best fitting pair are a 7 year old short. they look like bermudas on the boy, so it works out. But Fall is coming and he will need something that looks good and fits well. The simple pants I made for him last week look too much like girl yoga pants.
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| Knit Picks Delft Heather |
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| Alexandra Hoodie from the current Knit Scene magazine |
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Originally uploaded by wondermommy
I have admired this photo for years. I've wanted to find the exact fabric and pattern and make it for Brooke, and I think now is the time to go for it. In planning and sewing the kids back to school clothes, I'm going to include this one for the Bug. Hopefully there will be enough yardage left for Bean to have a cute little dress or top out of it, too!
Using this Amy Butler pattern to make raincoats for the kids. ( YEs I know it's for girls, but I can't find a specfifc pattern for boys, so Sammy will have to deal)
Originally uploaded by robinbishop1231
Matching little skirts for Brooke and Beth. Used the Stripwork Skirt from Pink Fig and Moda fabrics. Flirted with the idea of making Beth's into a sundress to be redone as a skirt when she's older, but talked myself out of it. These pictures are actually premature...
I haven't threaded the elastic......I think Sam ran off with the bodkin.............
