Sewing Labels

Last summer, my DGD drew a picture while visiting--and she said it was her portrait of me. So after having it hang on the refrigerator here for a year, I wanted to do something to keep the drawing. It was in purple crayon on a thin piece of copy paper. So, I managed to scan the picture and sent it to an Etsy shop to have the drawing converted into a graphic design and then into some cute little labels for me to use in clothing for the DGDs. Here is a PDF of the design and a photo of the labels as used. I'm pleased and I think Samantha will be too when she sees how I kept her drawing "alive." I don't seem to be able to load the PDF so just a peek at the labels as sewn into the garments.

Just for fun...

Photos with my youngest DGS. He has loved Mickey Mouse since he first saw him--a stuffed toy and then in print and on TV. He has been talking about seeing Mickey for months. So, a few days ago, we took him to meet the mouse. He was a bit hesitant, but here he is with Mickey and Grandma.

Ottobre Odds and Ends

Still not doing much sewing, but I made a few little items for DGD. Here are soome capris from an older issue and a skirt (skirt and leggings/shorts are from 1/2009) and tee from more recent ones. I just cleaned up and don't have the issues in front of me. The blue skirt is a mini in the magazine (Minna style #33)--but I added about 2 inches to the pattern and then added a 2 inch eyelet ruffle to the bottom. I also made a pair of white cotton/lycra shorts (shortened leggings Taija #32) for her to wear underneath. I have fabric (white interlock) for a coordinating tee shirt. We are going to have company and needed to clean up the sewing stuff so the guests will have a place to sleep!

The red/white stripe tee is from the most current Ottobre--again I made some shorts from the issue with the above mini--just shortened the leggings that were designed to wear under the mini. I bought some red twill and will make her a longer version of the mini from red twill. Good basics to wear to school.

Finally, the check capris are from an older issue of Ottobre and match a melon tee I made last month. She can wear these for play or school. Fun and easy items to fill out a wardrobe.

Things are still in flux but sewing does help to fill time and keep one occupied.

American Girl, Ottobre, and Kwik Sew

I have been working on some little projects for my younger DGD. A couple of outfits for her and a couple for her AG doll. The striped top for the doll is from KS 2839 and the pants are from a book of AG doll outfits--left it at the beach so I don't know the author or title! Green shorts are the same pattern and the shirt also came from that book. The kid clothes are from Ottobre and McCalls--don't have the exact pattern numbers in front of me. These were easy and fun! I made another Ottobre t for her and am finishing up some capris to go with it. More photos later.

Happy Fathers Day to all with kids, dads, brothers, etc. We had a nice day with younger DS and his kids.

Quiet Time

Sometimes life surprises you and poses some challenges that you didn't expect. My turn.

I'll be back--hopefully with some projects I've sewn.

School's Out!

I must say it is a great feeling too! We had a successful closing and everyone is off for summer adventures and classes and fun. A new principal has been appointed and she will report when the school office reopens in August. Great feeling!

Thanks to Lori and Summerset for the info on my wildflower--it is not a native, I don't think. We bought a bucket of wildflower seeds about 10 years ago and spread them on the flower beds at the back of the house. Some flowers reseed every year and these are my favorites!

We have some loose ends to tie up here and then we will take off for the summer to our little place at the beach. Cool breezes, morning walks along the sand, and sewing with the toys I have there. I bought and pretreated some fabrics for the grands and have my chanel style jacket packed to FINISH in the next few weeks! Even if I don't love it when it is done, I want to take this project to the end. I even have some cool trim, so I must focus myself and finish it up.

Today we are off to the Shark Reef exhibit--we've never been and it is free today for local teachers with ID badges. That's a nice perk that some of the local businesses have offered in these tough economic times. Our teachers have taken salary cuts, freezes, etc. and it is nice to know that some of the area attractions recognize these people. Of course, getting people to their properties is also a goal. I'll do some serious window shopping along the way as well :>)

We took take out dinner to DS's house last night and enjoyed a low key evening with son and grands. Nice night.

McCall's MP340

Here's the tee shirt I finally finished to go with chiffon skirt. I made a few little flowers to coordinate and pinned them to the neckline of the tee shirt. If you click on the picture it will enlarge and you can see the flowers. A fun little accent.

Directions for the flowers were also in the pattern.

Last shot of a wild flower that has become a repeater in our back garden. I LOVE the color of this one!