A Little More Sewing Before NYE
How was your Christmas? Ours was certainly a time of merriment (and lots of eating) :-)
One of the goals that I set for myself at the beginning of 2007, was to make clothes for the girls. To date I have only managed to make this dress! So I took some time out between Christmas parties to make a few more bits and pieces for the girls’ summer wardrobe.
“Home-pants” because, well, they’re only to be worn while hanging out at home :-) I drew up a pattern from scratch and hoped it would work. I made them wide-legged and these were more for practice. Although they fit the girls okay they are still a little bit short and a little loose around the waist so for the next round of pants-making, I’ll lengthen the pant leg and shorten the elastic a little bit.
Skirts using Kate’s easy-to-follow-and-quick-to-whip-up tutorial:
A summer dress for Aurora using Shannon’s highly entertaining tutorial:
And this top for Ava using a pattern from this excellent Japanese sewing book:
These clothes were so much fun to work on and I must admit that it can easily get addictive! Here’s Ava modelling her outfit:
What a year it has been! I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your support and encouragement this year. Your feedback and comments have been an incredible source of motivation and creative energy, and in turn have given me the confidence to try new things, to seek to improve upon what I’ve made, and better my sewing/designing/making skills. I have also learnt so much from advice you’ve given and links you’ve provided - thank you for your generosity and taking the time to visit my little website and leave comments and send emails.
Thank you very much to those who had confidence in what I made that they were willing to exchange money for it :-) I truly hope you are enjoying your softie/artwork/accessory. This was also the first year of wholesale/consignment for One Red Robin, so huge thanks to the all the retailers that were willing to take a chance on a crafting newbie and sell my creations. I’m excited about 2008 and the various things in train, which will hopefully materialise in the next few weeks and I can share them here.
I wish you all a safe and memorable celebration as you welcome in the New Year with loved ones, and I look forward to sharing more of this fun and unpredictable crafty journey we are all on with you in 2008.
hi Jhoanna, the clothes are sooo gorgeous really beautiful. I am so excited about your Owl being published, I have just popped in to write down the volume for hubby who is about to go out, to get it for me! ((have to make sure he gets the right one!!) Happy New Year to you and your gorgeous family :) xx
wow… you have been sooo busy. everythig looks gorgeous …. including the models. Can’t hardly wait to see what you get up to in 2008.
luv Abby
what amazing clothes jhoanna!shannons pattern is a hoot!good luck for whatever 2008 has in store for you, i’m sure it will all be fantastic!
Hi Jhoanna, I love the dress and skirts made. They’re great for summer…and it’s hot now…beach weather.
I want to thank you for the many hours of reading fun, inspiration, and beautiful creations. It has been great to meet you this year and hopefully many more crafty get-together’s will follow.
We wish you an inspirational and crafty 2008, have a good break and I’m looking forward to your new creations.
Bianca
Love the clothes you have made for your girls! I am so happy I found your blog this year. By providing so much inspiration (and the lovely Ruby doll pattern) you have helped cement my new love of fabric. Am truly addicted to fabric and making lots of lovely dolls with it!
You are very talented and I am sure your textile art is bringing joy in many homes around the world.
Happy new year to you for 2008!
Dot xx
So much gorgeous sewing - I love Shannon’s pattern - I must give it a go.
The clothes are adorable. Happy New Year.
Those clothes are gorgeous and thanks for the tutorial links!!! I might have to give one or two a try. What a wonderful year it has been and I felt so excited to meet you this year. Have a fabulous new year celebration and I am sure that 2008 will bring a new level of success doing what you love to do!!!
WOW you sure have been busy! Your model is so cute too :O)
Wishing you and your family a very happy and safe new year.
Melx
I couldn’t figure out flickr, but I wanted you to see my little girl’s Ruby doll. Here it is on my blog http://mylittlesewing.blogspot.com/2007/12/dolls-and-things.html
She loved it, thanks for a great pattern!
you surely made a lot of clothes! haha
happy new year to your little family :)
My Darling, I love your creativity.
Ava looks too old there - she’s growing up too fast!
Love,
Me
One of my favorite things in the world is making little cloths for kids….Yours are very cute….
This is so adorable! Kids clothes are the easiest to make since they are so tiny!! :)
Aww - those are all great, but Ava looks too cute in hers! Adorable!