Yesterday was no exception, and here are my first two finished projects for Kid's Clothes Week!
This is the long sleeved tee I made by using a thrifted baby blanket. I don't buy a lot of jersey knit - I find the colours and prints pretty average, and for the price you pay for the fabric you might as well buy your basics at a chain store.
But for 99c and the idea that I could use the blankets edge as hem and cuffs, I was willing to risk it and fail. However - success!! I just made it - the blanket only just had enough fabric for me to cut a 3T sized flashback skinny tee. It's a bit big for her now, but we have a long winter ahead of us and I suspect this girl will grow like a weed. Watch out Melbourne thrift shops - I will be on a blanket buying frenzy!
This was a super quick project - I didn't even touch my sewing machine, I overlocked the lot. The free arm on my overlocker made the neck a cinch - I used a scrap of leftover white jersey from the sleeping bag I made a couple of weeks ago.
The second project was also for Lucy - a winter hat. Anna fits nicely into the lovely crochet panda hats Meig & Brandi sent last year, but they are still a bit big for Lucy.
Made from leftover fleece, flannel and ribbon from my stash, this is the Oliver & S Winter Cozy Hat from the book Little Things to Sew.
I think I might pop in a few extra hand stitches to make the ears stand up more, but it's pretty cute as it is, and lovely and warm!
Alright - I'm off to go and check out the flickr group and get cracking on the next two projects!
That top is seriously sweet! The print is so lovely. Nice work Ros!!!
ReplyDeleteAs for the hat..... that's just stinking cute! As is Lucy xo
Just too cute for words Ros. A great job.
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The shirt looks great! I have to look out for some jersey blankets. You did great, I don't believe your scared of knits at all! ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks!! I'm getting better with knits. I'm not so scared anymore - just a bit nervous ;)
DeleteThat shirt is fabulous!! And she looks so much like you. ADORABLE!!
ReplyDeleteAMAZE-PANTS! LOVE the thrifted fabric and hat, your model is adorbs! I feel a bit of a twinge of sadness that I'm not joining in this time - it's just too close to baby with just over 1 week to go! I might try and fit one project this week though will see how I go!
ReplyDeleteSo cute, I especially love the hat. I have a few blanket but I think they're all boys, I'm cleaning out so if I find so e girl ones ill bring them for you on our sewing day.
ReplyDeleteWho would have thought you could use a blanket to make a long sleeved t-shirt... looks fabulous, Ros and a clever idea to use the binding as hems. And that little hat is ADORABLE!!!
ReplyDeleteHello Lucy - so sweet! Comfy and cosy. I agree, little range for jersey knits. Rathdowne Remnants is the best bet I think:) I also had some kinder/nap time synchronisation going on today - love!
ReplyDeleteYou'd never know that shirt used to be a blanket! Great job.
ReplyDeleteGreat job. The floral makes it look like designer wear. Thanks for the inspiration! Thrisft shops here I come...
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Thanks Prudence! Looks like designer wear - I feel very chuffed that you think so!
DeleteI love the print of that top...so clever to use baby blankets.
ReplyDeleteThe hat is adorable...I am a huge fan of bear hats.
And I must say your model is super cute!
What a great idea to use a blanket! Smacking my forehead that I never thought of that :) Great job on the shirt!
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