Crayon Apron

I made this crayon apron for a dear friends little girl - I thought it'd make a great 2nd birthday present since she loves to color! I'm always nervous when giving anyone homemade gifts - I just never know how they will be received. It's hard to put a lot of time, effort and love into a project just to have the recipient put it away. Well, I'm pretty sure this mama loved it! In fact, so did big sis. Good thing the fabric requirements were so generous - I have enough to make another one. That will have to wait until after Thanksgiving though :) So, I think that's about it for my marathon blogging - Off to sew some more!!

-Sarah-

And yes, her name is hand embroidered on to the waist band.

Adjustable Double Ruffle Headband

I was a tester again for YCMT and was give the adjustable double ruffle headband to try out. It's super easy and adorable -so you mama's with little girls need to check it out once the directions are released. My test isn't completely finished, but I had gotten far enough that I could take pictures and give a review for the author. Madeline was helping me sew tonight and Aiden wanted his picture taken every time I got my camera out. Funny from a little guy that usually runs when he sees the camera! See that doll that Madeline is teething on? I thought I’d try my hand at a Little Whimsy Mae Doll - it seemed easy enough - I even had intended on trying the John Doll Well, I think I’d better just stick with sewing clothing – we’ll leave the doll making to people who are actually good at it! One pig tail was put on upside down and her face is totally not round. I didn’t do so hot in geometry, but I’m pretty sure her face isn’t even a recognized shape!! Alas, Madeline enjoys sucking on it – so I guess not all is lost!!

-Sarah-

Miss Madeline Dress

I found this pattern on my favorite websiteand of course, I just had to make it! The pattern is called Miss Madeline and it's as easy as it is cute! I wanted MJ to have a cute dress to wear to a baby shower and it took me less than 2 hours from start to finish - that includes the "http://www.ericas.com/sewing/patterns/38296b.jpg">bloomers :)

-Sarah-

Matchy Matchy 1 hour skirt

I finished up the One Hour Skirt test pattern and finally got around to having Mike take pictures of Miss Maddie and I together! Our first Mother/Daughter outfit!!

-Sarah-

The ONE HOUR Skirt

I received another pattern to test this past week and I'm just finishing it up. It's the "One Hour Skirt" - a super cute A-line skirt with elastic waist and several darts. It's available in EVERY SIZE IMAGINABLE!! I drug my projcet out to 1.5 hours and made two skirts - one for myself and one for Madeline! I made her a pink top as well. I bought a shirt for me tonight from from Old Navy. I have to submit photographs as part of my review, so hopefully Mike can get those for me tomorrow. Until then, here's a quick snap of Miss Maddie!

-Sarah-

Sunny Dress

I recently signed up to be a pattern tester for Nanoo Designs at You Can Make This My 1st pattern to test was the "Sunny Dress" It's a super adorable reversible wrap sun dress and I can't wait for Miss Madeline to fit in it (in probably about 3 years!!!) I was even daring and added applique to both sides! I really liked having the opportunity to test a pattern and look forward to many more (if Nanette liked my work and feedback!!)
So - here's to my 1st sewing project since Maddie was born - the 1st of about 20 on my to-do list!!
-Sarah-


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