tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30834261486919708272024-02-21T05:42:10.692+11:00beccasaurasbechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10896137784154285124noreply@blogger.comBlogger792125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083426148691970827.post-90841490356323975232014-08-31T15:56:00.000+10:002014-08-31T15:56:17.348+10:00Hudson Pant<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I decide today, after making my 4th pair last night, that <a href="http://truebiaspatterns.bigcartel.com/product/hudson-pant">these</a> absolutely deserve a blog post of their own! My sewing lately has been pretty repetitive, lots of<a href="http://www.sewaholicpatterns.com/renfrew-top/"> Renfrew tees</a> being made, and I've finally stumble on some 'not so scary to fit' pants!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Not to say I didn't have fit issues- I cut the first pair in my usual size, not measuring and -I <i>thought</i> they were OK! Comfy, if not a little heavy as I made them in Ponte double knit I got at Spotlight. After looking at a few more pics I decided to make another pair based on size, and the magic happened!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> Non-daggy stretch pants! ( I went back and unpicked the first pair and resewed, after my 3rd pair came out good as well. Hey, I wasn't letting Liberty pocket trim go to waste!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> The Ponte is a nice firm weight (I'm learning a lot about knits lately, besides being quick and easy to sew!) but I have had some pilling issues with it that is annoying me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I know skinny jeans make you look smaller than big baggy's, but I finally realise the same with all pants! And these aren't 'leggings', thank God, so the whole 'leggings as pants' debate can be avoided! Saying that, depending what you make them out of will decide whether you wear them out or not.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">My black and orange ones have pilled the most, but I just shave them with my<a href="http://www.fabriccare.com.au/cart.php?target=product&product_id=316&category_id=60"> fabric shaver</a>; I'd easily wear these out and about. I'm having heaps of fun with the fabric/rib colour combos!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The next 2 are out a unknown knit of the $2 a metre table at <a href="http://www.gjsdiscountfabrics.com.au/">GJ's Fabrics</a>. I've started bypassing the quilting cottons and heading to the stretch section first nowadays! It's much lighter, but has excellent recovery- I don't get the 'baggy knees' after being on the floor etc. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> Being lighter fabric, it tends to be a lot more wrinkly around the butt and shows off EVERY bump- so maybe not so much a wear-out-of-the-house pair, at least if you don't want to embarrass your pre-teen! I suppose if I was really worried I could do something about the wrinkles, or the butt at least! But, meh....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">After loving my "Saggy Baggy Elephant" ones, (named after the colour and my butt, NOT the pattern or style) I went back to GJ's and found the same knit in 2 different colours- beige and brown. Mmm, attractive! But still, at $2 and 110% comfort I was sold- matched up with the blue I think there pretty passable.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The waistband has elastic, which means you could avoid the drawstring, but to me that gave them a tracksuit pant feel, the drawstring doesn't. I managed to find my drawstrings in the stash- a 3 pack of coloured sports shoelaces did the trick, and a roll of white cord from the oppy saved the day! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Found this as I was uploading my pics- I really need to find a better photographer, or just post selfies, right? Grrrr...</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I even made some mini ones! I used <a href="http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m3665-products-7010.php?page_id=509">McCalls 3665</a> as the base, adding the all important bum ruffles, and then added some cuffs and the 'comfort' waistband.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">And the recipient of those? Henry's baby sister, Penelope Eve. A new niece and cousin for me and my girl.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Pattern from <a href="http://onegirl.bigcartel.com/product/fleur-playmat-and-baby-oobee-pattern-set-pdfs">here</a>, one I've wanted to make for many years, and am pretty happy I have a niece to make it for!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> Where does the time go? Winter is now upon us down here in Melbourne, and I've been sewing some warmer clothes. I didn't end up participating in the whole of <a href="http://sozowhatdoyouknow.blogspot.com.au/2014/04/me-made-may14-sign-up-here.html">Me Made May</a>, I did a week in the middle though! I was sick of selfies after a week, I tell ya! Watching everyone on Instagram and their blogs is so inspiring though, I've found patterns I'd never thought Id try. Here's a few... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The <a href="http://papercutpatterns.com/products/rigel-bomber">Rigel Bomber</a>- I first saw it over <a href="http://cirque-du-bebe.blogspot.com.au/2013/11/scandinavian-style-sewing-series.html">here,</a> and fell in lust! I don't have a jacket of this style, I tend to go for a coat, but I'm hoping to change that! I made my first one up in a polka dot denim from Spotlight, and pick rib.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Here's the 'fail' welt pocket....not easy. I also went a thinner cotton pocket. Unfortunately it's not lined, and my inside of the jacket showing the pockets looks like a dog's breakfast! So my second one (fabric picked already) will be lined. More for the warmth factor, denim can be a bit cold.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">and hamming it up with some 'double denim polkadot' combo.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I loved a bit of fluoro at the moment, so snapped up so duck from Spotlight and made a 2nd <a href="http://www.beccasauras.blogspot.com.au/search/label/large%20slouch">large slouch</a>, a real tried and true favourite. Unfortunately it is no longer available, so I'll treasure my copy....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> I definitely wear these 2 out together...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I ordered some fabric a while ago from<a href="http://www.girlcharlee.com/"> Girl Charlee</a>. I made my first cardigan! I was really happy with their service, and buying without 'touching' the fabrics was a bit scary, but I'm happy with what I got. I've even put in a 2nd order....to make another cardigan!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This is called 'sweater knit', and is so cosy and soft. Really simple to sew as well, I'm so much more confident with knits these days. Though I think I've worn out the overlocker and it needs a service...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So now I've shown you my 'disatser', time to you show you the successes! These are ones I've titled 'it wont happen overnight, but it will happen'! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I bought this pattern, as I've tried a few other <a href="http://beccasauras.blogspot.com.au/search/label/Grainline">patterns</a>,
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So I used some sparkly denim Ive had in the stash forever, and completely stuffed it up the first time- I managed to put the fly in back to front! and couldn't face the unpicking, so onto the UFO pile it went!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Luckily I decided, as I'm sure most of us do, that the beginning of 2014 is for finishing of the UFO'S! And I'm actually enjoying it! Take this skirt....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I persisted with the unpicking- and the zip went in surprisingly easily! The the waistband, and before I knew it...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Sneaky late night shot. I added the bottom panel, I don't think anyone needs to be subjected to my thighs...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">And the day time photo shoot! These little slides are amazing, and stay done up well. It's been on high rotation and is super comfy for work...I do tend to leave a glittery trail on any chair I sit on, but that's cos 'I'M A FAIRY' hehe</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So then I had a plan. I'd made a green fluro denim skirt when I was procrastinating about mending the other one (yep, I'm fickle like that) but didn't 'love' it- I didn't add the bottom band, so it was a bit short, and I had a cunning plan with some cut up denim I had from jeans...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Ta-Da! Unfortunately, I don't have the grain of the bottom panel going the right way, so its a bit bunchy around the hem.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> Another masterful zip! (I did this one right first time, Go figure!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">And added some cute back pockets. I realise this breaks up the expanse of 'green butt' that was the other reason I didn't love it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Got time for one more? I had a Laura Ashley brand skirt from the op shop that I was wearing to death...it started getting a bit loose, so I thought I'd take it in so I could keep wearing it. after it sat on the mending pile for about 6mths, it fit perfectly again! But the waistband was a bit stretched, so an unpicking unveiled the truth.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So last year sometime I started a <a href="http://beccasauras.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/simplicity-2177.html">frock</a>. I <a href="http://beccasauras.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/baskets.html">blogged</a> about it too, it was a labour of love. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It was going to be worn for a birthday party- it even made it out of the house ON me, unfortunately to be put back in the cupboard after i had a wee panicky/anxiety attack on the way to the party, rendering me useless and needing to go home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So I decided it was cursed! (And didn't really have anywhere to wear it till now anyway). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">But today was a special event, a 'lungiversary' for a <a href="http://curlypops.blogspot.com.au/">special friend</a>, so I pulled it out. Ooh, lovely! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Look closer...by the end of the day, I just wanted to get home and rip it off! It seems I've now put on a bit of weight around the upper arm, and those bust darts were never right, I don't think. I'm calling them the 'headlights' haha.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> Standing, walking etc are fine, but sitting and definitely driving mean I still have a red mark on my arm! 'A bit toight' I would say!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So, a disappointing result. The fabric is lovely, a silk/cotton. I enjoyed the process of making it, and learnt lots of techniques. So I'll try 'gifting' it to whoever steps over the doorway, be warned! hehe.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Just a little reflect on the last month, and the holidays. Little Miss was at vacation care program 3 days a week while I worked, so we had 4 days a week together. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">whilst the girl was at <a href="http://www.travelvictoria.com.au/rosebud/">the beach </a>with her bestie. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">and watched Grease: Sing a Long while the bats flew overhead.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We backed that up the next night with out first <a href="http://www.tigers.com.au/">Melbourne Tigers </a>basketball game! With one of their <a href="http://www.curlypops.blogspot.com/">huge fans</a>, introducing us the the game fun.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We were even 'found' on the televised version and Instagrammed! <a href="http://www.zippyzippyworld.blogspot.com/">Jacq</a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null">ueline</a> did her version of 'celebrity spotting' haha</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">There was much catching up with this little man, here on his new wheels.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> and of course, many selfies!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This is Henry's selfie face- saying 'Blue Steel selfie' gets this face every time! Hilarious!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Oops, nearly forgot to show you the cake! I made one of <a href="http://once-upon-a-pedestal.blogspot.com.au/2012/05/polka-dot-cake-from-bake-pop-pan.html">these</a> which I'd seen around blog land and had to try (icing was supposed to be purple, but looked a bit grey). It tasted, and I got a heap of compliments for the part guests which was lovely! I do love a challenge...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> We ended up having both kid's birthday parties on the same day- Henry's first birthday from 11am to 2ish, and the my girls from 5pm onwards. 4 friends slept over, what an experience THAT was!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">But the little man's day was lovely, great weather, and a very happy chappy with his balloons!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> His party outfit was a bit of handmade by me stuff, which was cute. I love making him stuff, as he actually has to wear it (unlike a tween girl). Here he is munching on some BBQ corn, it was an amazing feats of slow cooked meats and salads, and vegies. YUM!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">And he loved all the fuss, of course (who wouldn't?)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">His present arrived about a week later (and I <i>still </i>haven't made the hat- oops!) It's a<a href="http://ricrac.bigcartel.com/product/kinder-boys-pdf-sewing-pattern"> Kinder Boy</a>, whom I named Neville. A great pattern, and not toooo fiddly for my fat old fingers! It was a lot of fun picking the fabrics (OK, that may have taken me one whole evening). I used the Doctors Flannel as recommended in the pattern, which is totally worth the hunt for. Easy to work with, soft and you can tell it's durable (it's 100% wool but the non itchy kind).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">His favourite bit was the tearing of the paper- hesitant here at his birthday, but 2 weeks later at Xmas there was no hesitation!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So my Little Miss is 10! I cant believe it, which I'm sure every parent says! I was particularly touched that she asked me to make her a quilt for her birthday; I had recieved some vintage fat quarters along with my Snap Press, and also went into a <a href="http://zaranne-handmade.blogspot.com.au/2013/09/vintage-sheet-fq-swap-2013.html">swap</a>, so was arranging them (in colours, of course) and testing out <a href="http://www.incolororder.com/2011/08/giant-vintage-star-quilt-tutorial.html">this pattern</a> for myself when her request was simple- "One of those in purple please"!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I accidentally (no, really, it was) used the same pattern binding that I used for <a href="http://www.beccasauras.blogspot.com.au/2011/07/finished-and-beautifully-styled-quilt.html">this quitl</a>; I love the coincidence, as does she!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">and backing. My girl and I love fake moustaches, and this print was perfect for the back. Some different quilting patterns gave it a lot of interest.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">November and December are THE busiest months for us! 4 birthdays now, Xmas doesn't even get a look in until there'll all done. Someone PLEASE remind me to start preparing in June? (and then tell me to listen and follow through hehe)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Throw into that mix the decision to do a<a href="http://theplayfulmarket.blogspot.com.au/"> market stall</a>! A good decision I might add, it helped my hoarding habit by forcing me to go through a lot of older stuff I've made, and give people a few bargains. And it was a lovely crowd and atmosphere, a great day out really. </span></div>
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<br />bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10896137784154285124noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083426148691970827.post-22680486578376563802013-11-10T23:44:00.000+11:002013-11-10T23:59:29.636+11:00A few new bags....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> A few bags I've made lately!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">First up was this <a href="http://www.noodle-head.com/">Noodlehead</a> bag, here's the <a href="http://www.beccasauras.blogspot.com.au/2012/09/still-going.html">1st one</a> I made. It's the <a href="http://www.noodle-head.com/2011/03/241-tote-pattern.html">241 Tote pattern</a>. I bought the fluoro green denim for a skirt, and ended up with way too much (the pattern told me too, I swear!). I also had a go at fabric printing, a bit of gold on denim, just a bit of fun. It all went so well together with the pink zebra print, a bag was born! (well, I think it does anyway). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> It's a great size for a run to the shops (er, I'm not running, just going to) or just carrying a few things. I have a large purse, so it usually does my purse, phone and keys, maybe my diary if I want it full.I left the strap non adjustable due to the thickness of the denim, and it's perfect.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The next one is another Noodlehead pattern, the<a href="http://www.noodle-head.com/2013/05/super-tote-pattern.html"> Super Tote. </a>I had a bundle of fabric I received from a friend last year (<a href="http://www.windhamfabrics.com/cgi-bin/fabricshop/gallery.cgi?Category=605">Type by Julia Rothman</a>) and thought it would make a perfect work bag. I had 6 fat quarters to use, and the glittery black denim from the stash. Actually, all the bags in this post have been made from the stash!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I wanted to use medium to heavy interfacing, but couldn't find the one I wanted on THE night I wanted to make it (that urge hit me, and I had to get it started!) So I went with heavy cotton duck and fusible wadding. My only regret is not adding some to the strap, it may wear out quicker than the bag!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> I added the key fob, and the pattern specified pockets and gusset. I love Anna's patterns, and don't need to change anything which is great!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">My last bag is part of a sew a long, hosted over<a href="http://nonplusnonsense.blogspot.com.au/"> here</a>. The pattern is<a href="http://www.ohfransson.bigcartel.com/product/sewing-circle-tote-pdf-sewing-pattern"> here, </a>and most of the <a href="http://melbournemodernquiltguild.com/">MMQG</a> joined in. I was very late to the start, having quite a few things to finish, and started and stopped for a bit. But then I just got on with it! The pattern is quite overwhelming, and a lot of cutting out! Some people did all the cutting first, then sewed; I was picking fabrics as I went, and found it easier to break it up but cutting and sewing at the same time. It is REALLY heavy, and I haven't even filled it yet! I put purse feet on the bottom, and template plastic in the base to keep it sturdy. I wish I could photograph it better!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> All the pockets are lined, and the denim and cotton duck in the middle make it super sturdy. also cheaper than interfacing the whole thing- but as I said earlier, I've been making things from the stash, this bag included. I think I bought the purse feet only. Those 'healthy' stashes come in handy sometimes!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Here's my kid for size comparison. not easy when the kid is 9 turning 10, but she's of average height. I haven't had the chance to use it yet, other than give the cat somewhere to sleep in (and kick out of). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The last make it one I've wanted to do for a while, and one I nearly didn't wear again and eventually photograph! It's the 2nd dress I've made that 'jinxed' me- wearing it for the first time resulted in a near disaster! The first is a longer story, and still hasn't been worn, and this one is more recent. I popped it on 2 weeks ago for a day out- and kind of wrote my car off! As in, had an accident. We're both fine, but of course I blamed my dress. Why not? So today, after getting my new (old) car on Friday, I tried again- phew, success! and bloody nice pics from Brianna too!</span><br />
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I have a few of her kids patterns, and borrowed this one to try it out-
and I'll definitely be buying it! It's as everyone is raving-
comfortable, easy and fun! She's also talking about a <a href="http://www.made-by-rae.com/2013/10/pink-washi-top-with-a-little-bow/">'expansion' pack</a> in
different versions, which would be great. Oh, Brooch by <a href="http://www.curlypops.blogspot.com/">Curlypops!</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Oh, and having an adult take your pics has seemed to do wonders for me! So is the massive-head-tilt-backwards to remove the chin pose! The was an vintage flannelette sheet I made into a wearable muslin, it's lovely and soft.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So keeping up with the summer sewing theme (and still on the clothes) the girl and I were window shopping last week when we went into <a href="http://www.bardot.com.au/Bardot-Junior.aspx">Bardot Junior</a>. I was asked to take her out of there (by her) as she wanted everything in the shop! This jumpsuit caught her eye, anmd I quietly freaked out over the price! So I reminded her of<a href="http://www.simplicity.com/p-5101-girls-sportswear.aspx"> this </a>pattern, which I made her twice 2yrs ago, in dress and short style.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">and she picked this off the clearance table at Spotlight, bless her, trying to save me more money. $15 for the fabric. NOT my pick at all, I thought a plain purple, or an animal print but we couldnt find it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I finished it last night after bedtime, so she was <i>desperate</i> to try it on after school- stinky socks and all (freezing in Melbourne today!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Actually, I'm finishing off last years summer wardrobe attempt first, then getting started. I'm on 2 weeks annual leave at the moment for the school holidays (in the middle right now). The first 3 days were slow as the Little Miss came down with a virus/bug of some sort, and spent 3 days on the couch. she's still not 100% but starting to get back into her activities she'd planned. You would think I got a lot done in those 3 days, but no. being nurse/Mummy came first, but the house is looking pretty tidy for a change!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://sewing.patternreview.com/patterns/15287">This particular maxi dress </a>was cut out and started last year- as in last summer. I've made it <a href="http://www.beccasauras.blogspot.com.au/2010/01/still-sewing.html">before</a>, too. Don't know whats happened to that dress, possibly tossed during a non fitting stage. I think there was another dress out of it, but I don't have that one anymore either! Anyhow, it's now spring, nearly summer again. I cut it out as per measurements, a size 18 apparently, and it was mahoosive on me! I had to check and remake the bodice- I'd gotten the fabric quite cheap at Spotlight and bought more than I needed, luckily. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">My totally Selfish Sewing was of course interrupted by Henry needing a new hat- a quick one was whipped up from <a href="http://www.nicolemdesign.com.au/shop/2477-you-sew-girl-your-ultimate-guide-to-sewing-with-confidence-and-style-spiral-bound-paperback-book.html">Nikki's book</a>, as his head is finally big enough! Some more of the unknown mystery fabric that just goes well as anything, with a cute Spotlight print. I'll be adding straps once I measure it on him to get the placement right. Totally cute!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It started with "I'd love to buy a hexie brooch off you" and "Do you have any blokey fabric in your stash?" and a deal was done! (I'm cheap sometimes...hehe)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Surprisingly (or not if you've ever seen my stash) I had it all in there. I added some <a href="http://curlypops.bigcartel.com/category/fabric?page=3">Curlypops fabric</a>, of course! Also a mix of quilting cottons and thin to thick corduroy. For some reason I wanted texture in this quilt! (I had free reign, but checked in regularly with Cam).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> and the quilting. I was with outlining all the squares, and then some diagonal lines. I had heard of and been recommended to try the<a href="http://www.victoriantextiles.com.au/products/index/Search.category:Quilters+Gloves"> quilter's gloves</a>, and luckily Coles has the Ansell brand of<a href="http://hyflex.com.au/11-618/"> gloves </a>that worked a treat. (If you click on the link, just add 'quilting' to the uses haha). In case you've never heard of using them, they help grip the fabric to be fed through the machine. I don't think I've made such a heavy quilt before, due to the cord, so I literally had to pick it up to feed through; the gloves help you push it a bit more. Just what I needed!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> Trying it on for size- my eyeballing on the design wall is always off- I thought I would need to add more before I tested it this way! Lucky the kid will sleep through anything...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We ducked out to vote on the quilting day (ie election day here in Oz) and came home to find the first seal of approval... (the backing was a lovely soft flannel with a teeny purple stripe. Poor cam had bought something similar it Spotlight for the back, but this from my stash trumped it- sorry Cam!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I haven't decided on the layout yet, there are a few versions in the <a href="http://www.squaresandtriangles.com/scrappy-zig-zag-quilt-complete-65-and-tutorial">original post </a>that inspired Nova (who has now inspired me hehe) so I might put the design wall up tonight and get laying!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I also saw this on Nova's blog (OK, now I sound all stalkerish, but I saw it over <a href="http://www.auntycookie.com/blog/2013/08/02/fly-the-flag-pattern-quilt-a-long/">here too,</a> it was a coincidence, I swear!) Anyway, it was good timing, as I have been pretty slack for the nephew...I mean, only<a href="http://www.beccasauras.blogspot.com.au/2012/12/just-few-baby-pics.html"> 1 quilt</a> in 8mths....sheesh!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I got out the blue cotton stuff I scored a while ago when the school was throwing it out; </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">and a plan formulated when I spotted this thread at Spotlight. I'm going a bit neon mad at the moment, I like 'pops' of it in things at the moment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So I joined The QAL and got started....might be getting ahead of myself though, better slow down!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Oh, and I finally got a snap of the girl and her braces...only took 3 weeks, and I think she forgot about them for a sec! I really thought it would be a year before she let me take a pic of her again!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Speaking of cute (weren't we?) here's the little man himself- 8mths old and standing/cruising and has started those slobbery baby kisses. In. Love! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> I was a bit late to the table with this one, as in I missed the original sew along when it was happening, but found out about a great swap over on Flickr for this <a href="http://aquilterstable.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/triple-zip-pouch-tutorial.html">cool pouch</a>. I wanted to make one for ages, and this got me motivated!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Of course, I wanted perfection, so I had a wee practice. The first one was for me....and I am pretty happy with it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It's the perfect purse for my work bag-the zips all open into separate pockets, so I can have tea bags in one, headache tabs in the other, lippy and hand cream in the big one- you get the drift, and in neat little compartments!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The 2nd one didn't get as good a review as the first one (which was always mine mwah mwah mwah) but I've kept it for the 'pressie pile'.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">There's an extra tute to go with the original one for finishing it off, see <a href="http://www.marcigirldesigns.com/1/post/2013/01/triple-zip-pouch-an-alternate-ending-tutorial.html">here</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">But I<i> still</i> wasn't happy. So I started what I thought would 'the one'</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> only to find my zip had been written on! Another present pile add on...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">And finally I was happy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This one was stuffed full of goodies and is probably over the ocean right now. I'm excitedly checking my mailbox too. It's so nice knowing someone is making something for me, hopefully as thoughtfully as I did haha. And I know what I'm making for Xmas pressies!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Another bit of a break between posts (I'll try not to say that at the beginning of EVERY post though) but I have a good reason! The battery in my laptop died a few weeks ago (may have been a few months, actually, have lost track). It was around that same time as a few other things broke, so a new battery wasn't high on the list of priorities. So I decided to leave it plugged in and use with the charger...fast forward to the charger dying! A week and a bit to order a new one...lets just say, nice to have it back!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I also got asked to do a custom quilt in the middle of all this! Of course, I said yes! It was for the sibling of the girl who got <a href="http://www.beccasauras.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/love.html">this quilt</a>; and I was allowed to pick the pattern and fabrics! (had some colours to guide me).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I chose <a href="http://cluckclucksew.bigcartel.com/product/pdf-pattern-dottie">this pattern</a>, and am really glad I did! Easy to follow and accurate, I'm really hoping to try a few more of Allison's patterns, and get a copy of <a href="http://www.cluckclucksew.com/2013/05/the-book.html">her book</a>. Only problem is deciding which on to make first!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The fabrics were picked from<a href="http://www.gjsdiscountfabrics.com.au/"> GJ's Fabrics</a>, during one of the Sit n Sew days of the<a href="http://melbournemodernquiltguild.com/"> MMQG</a>. I had a few helpers thankfully, as picking fabrics is not my forte!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> A few tumbleweeds blowing through here, life has been whizzing by, mainly thanks to work, and catching up on here is often on the back burner. Remember you can follow me Instagram, though (as becsibbi)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I haven't felt the need to urgently blog for a while, but I want to share this pattern with everyone! It arrived nice and quickly on Monday after I bought it from <a href="http://www.sewsquirrel.com.au/">here</a>; and that wasn't very long after it was released by <a href="http://sewaholic.net/">Tasia</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I have been DYING for a good PJ pants pattern forever, the commercial patterns I have I think are aimed at people with nappies- saggy bums! and low crotches. Anyone else noticed this? So to say I had high hopes is an understatement! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> I think I'll be making a lot of these- summer, winter, shorts, and as tracksuit pants too. I wonder if I can match my<a href="http://www.sewaholicpatterns.com/product/1201-renfrew-top"> Renfrew</a> count? Six new ones last weekend, which I think takes my count to 12? These were all made with leftover fabrics too from other garments (expect the bottom left striped merino, it was just taken in a lot, but I count it as a new one!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I've made these<a href="http://beccasauras.blogspot.com.au/search/label/dresden"> before</a>, and have been itching to do a cushion for me, like <a href="http://beccasauras.blogspot.com.au/2012/07/cha-craft-swap.html">this one</a>. And I'm slowly making my bedroom over, so why not some big boofy bed cushions?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I found this cotton sateen in the furnishing section at Spotlight, and thought matching backs for all the cushions would be cute (after first thinking what a great frock it would make!) Some green binding 'makes it pop' according to my stylist aka Little Miss!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Another one I did was using some fabrics I've been collecting from scrap packs! They are all made by Leslie, from <a href="http://www.mazeandvale.com/">Maze and Vale</a>. Her fabric is- Just. Gorgeous! I'd wanted to try this type of quilting for a while, and thought this was a good project for it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A colleague at work is having a baby, so I made a little quilt to gift from the team. I'd made an <a href="http://beccasauras.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/all-zig-zaggy.html">earlier one</a> that I still love (and have, it will be listed for sale soon!) but some detective work proved that this colourway suited her better.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Oh, the best bit about the Dresden stuff? Quick! The longest bit is picking the fabrics! If you've never tried them, do it! My top cushion was a one day job!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It has a side invisible zip, and I took in the side seams and made the darts a bit bigger, I cut a 14 out. It actually goes over my head without the need for the zip, so as good as that was to put in- I'm not doing it next time! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It's great for casual, but I can't wait to dress it up a bit. But the <i>cuuuute </i>collar is my fave, I think a Peter Pan collar dresses everything up! I have a few fabrics in the stash earmarked for more...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The only things I didn't like were my own fault- I didn't have enough fabric to make the facings match- I went with white, which I can see and it bugs me. Should've gone with navy! (it looks black and white, but it's a navy and cream voile from Spotlight). The other thing is a flaw in the fabric, down the back shoulder is a line where there is no blue dye- but <a href="http://curlypops.blogspot.com.au/">Cam</a> suggested a fabric marker, if I was really worried about it! I'm not, just annoying!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Hmm, the kid is getting a bit better at photos!</span></div>
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