Posts tagged as "Sewing"
Hello Kitty
Who would have thought that Hello Kitty would come back into popularity. When I was in primary school, having Hello Kitty stickers in your sticker album was a really cool thing. Come to think of it, having stickers back then was a real treat – when my siblings and I got a sheet, we would [...]
Singlets for winter – Part 2
As a continuation to my first winter singlet post, I made the 50/50 wool/cottonĀ singlets. It’s surprising how much easier this fabric is to sew compared to the cotton knit, and it was a really nice fabric to work with. After making 4 for my toddler, I attempted to make one for Mr K. Same method [...]
Winter skirts
I found some plain cord fabric in the garage the other day. I’d bought it in 2004 to make some overalls for a little boy and had less than a 1/2 metre left. It was just enough to make a skirt for my 2.5 year old. I’ve always wanted to try to make a pleated [...]
Singlets for winter – Part 1
As we approach the cooler seasons, shops are starting to stock thermal and woolen undergarments. My 2.5 year old has outgrown her woolen thermals (it’s about time really, as they were her 12-month ones). But because they are priced from $10 (for synthetic fabric singlets) to $30 (for 100% wool), I find it hard to [...]
The Shirred Dress
It was 2 am on Sunday the 24th of January. I was shirring the bodice of a dress for my little girl for the 3rd time. I am thinking, “One day, I’m going to tell her what I went through to make her this dress and she will not believe me”. So, a bit of [...]