with love Heidi

I downloaded Kitschy Coo’s Penny pinafore for me this morning. I think I’m nearly through the alterations. Although I’m comparatively short waisted for my 6′ in height I still end up adding like 4″ above the waist to get it in the right position! Hopefully all the extra length and the FBA gives me a good fit.
Then I need to find enough fabric…[Read more]

I use size 20 KAM snaps because I have a snap press and that’s the only size I have! I’m thinking of getting the size 16 die set next time I order as I think the size 16’s are smaller and flatter.
I made 2 sleep sacks/baby gowns from the hopscotch pattern yesterday, black with contrasting animal print yoke for a friend having twins soon.
Maybe…[Read more]

I use size 20 KAM snaps because I have a snap press and that’s the only size I have! I’m thinking of getting the size 16 die set next time I order as I think the size 16’s are smaller and flatter.
I made 2 sleep sacks/baby gowns from the hopscotch pattern yesterday, black with contrasting animal print yoke for a friend having twins soon.
Maybe…[Read more]

I haven’t done much sewing in the last week between visitors and being sick 🙁 But i just need to add snaps to the lullaby jacket I made from the leftovers from the Swoon Cardigan I made myself. I love the lullaby pattern because I can use up pieces of fabric that would otherwise be to small. Espically if I cut it out at the same time as the main garment!

I haven’t done much sewing in the last week between visitors and being sick 🙁 But i just need to add snaps to the lullaby jacket I made from the leftovers from the Swoon Cardigan I made myself. I love the lullaby pattern because I can use up pieces of fabric that would otherwise be to small. Espically if I cut it out at the same time as the main garment!

Have you checked out this post? http://oliverands.com/community/blog/2014/02/customizing-the-raglan-the-a-line-t-shirt.html
It shows how and why to change a straight top into a A line top/dress.

Congrats to Hugo!

Congrats to Hugo!

By adding a contrast pattern and fabric at the front I was able to make up the cardigan! It’s a winner I wore it all day yeaterday and it dresses up leggings very well 🙂

By adding a contrast pattern and fabric at the front I was able to make up the cardigan! It’s a winner I wore it all day yeaterday and it dresses up leggings very well 🙂

I’m not sure Sarvi, as I’ve put quite a few things into Project Run and Play and the others don’t seem to be nearly as high. I’m not particulary concerned, just curios 🙂

I went and checked each picture 🙂
My top viewed photo is of the casual elsa dress I made early in 2014, 1, 243 views. I think this is also one of the most worn items this year as well!

I was surprised by second place, 1, 020 views. It is another hopscotch dress I made 2 years ago and entered in a Project Run And Play sew along. It’s a pink…[Read more]

I went and checked each picture 🙂
My top viewed photo is of the casual elsa dress I made early in 2014, 1, 243 views. I think this is also one of the most worn items this year as well!

I was surprised by second place. It is another hopscotch dress I made 2 years ago and entered in a Project Run And Play sew along. It’s a pink and brown…[Read more]

I went and checked each picture 🙂
My top viewed photo is of the casual elsa dress I made early in 2014, 1, 243 views. I think this is also one of the most worn items this year as well!
I was surprised by second place. It is another hopscotch dress I made 2 years ago and entered in a Project Run And Play sew along. It’s a pink and brown…[Read more]

I’ve done cross stitch, knitting and crochet as well as sewing. My primary choice is crochet, especially if I have to watch TV or a movie. I spent a couple of years traveling on buses for 6 hours at a time at night, I can now essentially crochet granny square blanket in the dark!
I am very slow at knitting and don’t enjoy it as much. in fact…[Read more]

It’s funny, I add length with reckless abandon and I never worry about ruining the style lines, but I am not unhappy with any of the ones I add length to. In fact I more often get frustrated when I haven’t added length and it’s a couple of inches short but fits in the width 🙂
I love the way the patterns ALWAYS fit together well. I never have…[Read more]

Now I’ve made all the changes to the pattern I realise I don’t have enough of any of my knits to make the first go in 🙁

Now I’ve made all the changes to the pattern I realise I don’t have enough of any of my knits to make the first go in 🙁

I’m in the process of trying to make the swoon cardigan fit my shape. The back piece is done, I’m nearly finished the side piece then just the centre front and sleeves to go. Each piece has at 3-4 mods on it and some have to be taken over all pieces! I hope it works as I bought some lovley drapey stretch lace when I was in Melbourne on the weekend…[Read more]

I’m in the process of trying to make the swoon cardigan fit my shape. The back piece is done, I’m nearly finished the side piece then just the centre front and sleeves to go. Each piece has at 3-4 mods on it and some have to be taken over all pieces! I hope it works as I bought some lovley drapey stretch lace when I was in Melbourne on the weekend…[Read more]