I guess now that I have another creative outlet, I don't feel the need to verbally vomit all over the internet so regularly. Sewing is probably much safer for me anyway; this way nobody gets hurt. Aside from me getting intimate with my seam-ripper, of course.
So what have I been doing? Well, here are some Rocket/Robot jammies I made for my friend Jennifer's little boy. I'd sent her a text message showing her the fabric I selected, and ever since that day, sweet Aiden has been asking, every time they get in the car, "Are we going to get my pajamas now?"


And I made this tunic for myself. I love it, and after some initial swearing over the sleeves, it was extremely easy to make. I plan to make several others; I think this may be my uniform for spring. I like it because I don't have to suck my stomach in. And really, that is the main criteria for clothing for me lately. Stop eating Ben & Jerry's every night? Hell no! I'll just buy/make bigger clothes.
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And then my dear friend Julie asked me to make a purse/tote style bag for her; she entrusted me to select the design and the fabric. Knowing that she loves the same colors as I do, I found the perfect fabric. She lives in the coast range of Oregon, in a home surrounded by mountains and the most lovely flora and fauna. She loves to garden and their property is covered in native plants, trees, gorgeous flowering bushes with a creek nearby. Check out the fern-like swirls, the little mushrooms and (ack!) the bunny hiding against the blue tree:


**All these fabrics were purchased from my new best friend/stalking victim Ari of Buttercuppity. She has a darling store here in Spokane, and she sells on etsy too. She is an absolute doll and we need to help her business thrive. I'm certainly doing my part! :)
Next up: more fascinating pictures of sewing projects. :)
Working on an adorable apron which will be auctioned off at the Hillbilly Games in May.
o-my-gosh... looooOoove the bag! When I have another baby, I want you to make me a hooter hider in that fabric- k?!
ReplyDeleteUm, just as soon as you tell me what the hell a "hooter hider" is, I'd be happy to! :) Ooohh...wait. I think I get it. So basically a blanket, right? :)
ReplyDeleteps... The Nester is doing Give Away Day on March 16th and she is taking giveaways! I think it would be GREAT advertisment for you! I know she's got a TON of followers!
ReplyDeleteShe posted about it on her site today!
www.thenester.com
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LOL! it's to hide yur hooters while yur breastfeeding! It almost looks like an apron. Google it! They're really 'in' right now!
ReplyDeleteI love the jammies too! Such adorable fabric. It's all so cute, can't wait to see the apron!
ReplyDeletep.s. I need some of those belly fat hiding shirts...
ReplyDeleteJodi: SHUT UP!!! You freakin' 98 pound weakling. What are you up to, a size 4 now??
ReplyDeleteYup. I have belly fat. It's very sad...
ReplyDeleteKate, that jammie shirt is so professional ! Look at you doing the double seaming---its beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteAtta girl ! And the set is so neat, the bag is adorable. Love the blouse, looks so nice.
I'm proud of your work and your imagination ! WOW
I love the tunic! have to run....must google hooter hider.
ReplyDeleteMom, I couldn't figure out what you were talking about with the double seaming, until I realized you must be talking about the t-shirt. Um, I BOUGHT the t-shirt for $2.99 at Old Navy and then just appliqued the images on! Sorry to burst your bubble! :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome shirt!
ReplyDeleteLove the bag and the shirt is so cute but on me it would make me look like an OLD pregnant woman. :(
ReplyDeleteButtercupity is in SPOKANE?? YOU are in Spokane?? I live east of Sandpoint. I would love to go to the Buttercupity store. I'll have to figure out where it is.
CJ, yes, Buttercuppity has a brand-new store-front in Spokane. She's downtown, in the Steam Plant building. Darling store; prepare to shop till you drop! :)
ReplyDeleteKate, you shouldn't have 'fessed up-----the shirt still is adorable.
ReplyDeletegood job---and you love doing it !