with love Heidi

I finished the dress! It looks amazing! I have also finished my basic Christmas sewing. Everyone I wanted to make something for has something 🙂 Although if I have time I’ll probably make 2 more tshirts and a pair of leggings but if I don’t get to it that’s fine 🙂

Tamara, it will be handmade, hand smocked and one of a kind! I’m looking forward to seeing that jacket 🙂

I managed to work around my shortened shirring and it’s just fine 🙂 I’ve got one seam left to go on the bodice, and it’s looking fantastic!
I finally worked out how to get the look of the skirt I wanted and have it reasonably twirly.…[Read more]

Tamara, it will be handmade, hand smocked and one of a kind! I’m looking forward to seeing that jacket 🙂

I managed to work around my shortened shirring and it’s just fine 🙂 I’ve got one seam left to go on the bodice, and it’s looking fantastic!
I finally worked out how to get the look of the skirt I wanted and have it reasonably twirly.…[Read more]

I managed to work around my shortened shirring and it’s just fine 🙂 I’ve got one seam left to go on the bodice, and it’s looking fantastic!
I finally worked out how to get the look of the skirt I wanted and have it reasonably twirly. I’ve nearly finished the practice skirt. But off to sleep as I’ve already unpicked 2 serged seam and have…[Read more]

At least the majority of that list is Oliver and S!
I need to redo my shirred panel. I forgot to account for it shrinking in height as well as width 🙁 This time I’ll shirr the panel first, then cut it to length! Or maybe I’ll make it work.

At least the majority of that list is Oliver and S!
I need to redo my shirred panel. I forgot to account for it shrinking in height as well as width 🙁 This time I’ll shirr the panel first, then cut it to length! Or maybe I’ll make it work.

Elsa’s corronation Cape is done! It looks great.
I’m onto Hermione’s Ball Dress. I’ve redrawn the bodice from the Garden PartTy. I removed the front gathers, straightened the side seams and added 4″ so it hits where she wants it. I’ve cut the back to add a shirred panel to facilitate dressing and fit.
Now to change the sleeves into short bell…[Read more]

Elsa’s corronation Cape is done! It looks great.
I’m onto Hermione’s Ball Dress. I’ve redrawn the bodice from the Garden PartTy. I removed the front gathers, straightened the side seams and added 4″ so it hits where she wants it. I’ve cut the back to add a shirred panel to facilitate dressing and fit.
Now to change the sleeves into short bell…[Read more]

I am almost out of time to sew
Pj’s for Christmas, doncha know?
A pair of bedtime

I’ve made a great start on Elsa’s corronation Cape! https://www.flickr.com/photos/73669617@N07/16036596216/
Stopping for the night before I make any mistakes 🙂

I’ve made a great start on Elsa’s corronation Cape! https://www.flickr.com/photos/73669617@N07/16036596216/
Stopping for the night before I make any mistakes 🙂

I’ve made a great start on Elsa’s corronation Cape! https://www.flickr.com/photos/73669617@N07/16036596216/

I’m down to two major Christmas gifts to go! Elsa’s corronation Cape and Hermione’s Ball Dress. I finished up the 3 tshirts I cut earlier in the week and a pair of Ottobre shorts, it’s disappointing when they grow out of Oliver and S 🙁
Off to start the cape 🙂

I’m down to two major Christmas gifts to go! Elsa’s corronation Cape and Hermione’s Ball Dress. I finished up the 3 tshirts I cut earlier in the week and a pair of Ottobre shorts, it’s disappointing when they grow out of Oliver and S 🙁
Off to start the cape 🙂

Very interesting! do you want to add extra all the way down or just have the gathers there without adding extra fullness at the sides? I think I know how I would do it but i think it’ll be better in pictures.

Thanks Liesl and Todd for taking the time and effort to find where the problem was and correct it. Although I probably won’t make these it’s reminded me of how much I appreciate your attention to detail! Thank you!

I love the idea of getting a loose change tin! And all the fun of adding it up and then sharing it out 🙂

I love the idea of getting a loose change tin! And all the fun of adding it up and then sharing it out 🙂

I lined the jacket with flanel when I made it. I’m also thinking of making the Jacket out of cuddle fleece. I think the pants would be great in fleece. you might want to add a ribbing cuff to keep the heat in.

And I found a nice blue circular table cloth at the op shop to use as a base for the skirt!