Stitched up?!

So, I had a t-shirt that didn't fit any more, and after a trip to the charity shop, I bought a dress that I liked the pattern of.... then I was inspired to combine the 2.  I cropped the t-shirt, put the dress as a longer part of the shirt, after inserting side panels.  The bottom was much larger, so I was brave and tried to put in 3 pleats.... and I think it worked!  It's not perfect (I annoyingly got the middle front part of the t-shirt caught and folded in the machine- bah!) But the most rewarding thing is knowing i made this, it fits and its the only one that exists in the world!

After making some face masks, I made a duvet set for my little boy.  Learnt how to do button holes - fun! And we practiced first...! But success so far

So I received my first order from my nan - to make an apron... so I decided to have a go.... here it is!  so I went a bit rogue and just copied my existing apron - pinned it to the fabric I was going to use and then cur out thr material, pressed it and then hemmed it. I then realised I needed the neck piece and ties so cut those out, pressed and sewed the together - trying to push the fabric back through was very difficult and I need to but a gadget for that! material to compliment the red - cherries! Seemed the ends together and then included it in my hemming And voila! a few dodgy bits, but not bad for a first attempt! fluffed it and this is at the top so a bit noticeable.... a bit too close to the edge! much better!  next it was time to tackle the pocket.  The fabrics worked really well together   ...

My Pinterest inspiration My Pinterest board of ideas.... just got to remember that I am a novice and to not get ahead of myself!

I have had a free, quiet afternoon which I have made the most of!  I cut out 2 piece of fabric again, measured, properly pinned together and it has been much more successful this time!   Better stitching and better hemming!  Going to see if we can make 2 puppets now!

I MAY HAVE GONE A BIT MAD WITH BUYING FABRICS.... AND I OFFICIALLY LOVE HABERDASHERY!  can't wait for the orders to arrive and first up, is an apron requested from my nan....!