Sewing for Sarah: Swedish Inspired Arpon

 My big brother is getting married and to the sweetest girl in the world! For a recent shower, I decided to make Sarah a Swedish inspired apron.  I'm pretty happy with the result, which has no exposed seams and which I made without a pattern!  My inspiration was the Urban Chic Apron pattern, by Sugar Pie Chic.

 The apron is made of two patterns of duck-cloth, for easy washabilty and no need to line.  It has a pleated skirt and a drawstring neck. 

The tiebacks are folded and topstitched, allowing for Sarah to wear the apron tied in the front or the back (no raw seams here).  The bottom contrast fabric is sewed with a French seam, to eliminate fraying.

Sewing for my Sweeties: The Adelaide Romper

 There's something about having a little girl that got me sewin'. I have always loved to make things but the outfits and patterns for little girls are just so cute!  This newest creation is probably one of the most involved patterns that I have made in awhile.  Probably since my wedding dress, truth be told! But, it turned out very cute and I can see myself making it again sometime. 

It is a halter-style romper, with piping and contrast pockets. 

 It has cute detailing on the back, complete with smocking. The leg trim and the contrast collar/tiebacks make the outfit (I think). I'm pretty proud of the fact that I managed to get the crotch-snaps installed!

Babywearing Lil G

 Last week, Greg and I were sitting around discussing baby carriers.  Why were we discussing baby carriers, you may ask?  Well, because we're cool that way.  Anyway, after a minute or two, we heard an audible sigh from the other side of the room.  I turned to Lil G and we had the following conversation.
Me: "What's up, bud?"
Lil G: "I've been waiting on my carrier for a long time"
Me: "Your carrier?"
Lil G: "Yeah, my one with the owls and the buckles, for to carry my baby."

And, like that, it hit me.  It came roaring back to me.  The promise made six months ago, to make the little man a soft structured carrier.  The trip to the fabric store, with him in tow, to pick out his desired pattern.  The evening that I spent cutting out the fabric and then the absentmindedness that caused me to put the fabric into a bag and forget about it.  For six long months.

Needless to say, the next few days, I got to work, to finish the project that I started.  Well, I got it done tonight and my oh my.  I had an excited boy on my hands.  A boy who uttered the words, "Oh wow.  It's so beautiful."

Lil G immediately got his baby (who's name appears to be either Gabba or Yeehaw) and strapped her on his back (yes, since the birth of his sister, the baby's gender has changed).  And on his back (or front) she stayed, for several hours.  He only took her down to feed her, or change her, or lay her down for a nap.  He is going to be a great, babywearing daddy one day.

*Please note: There is no babywearing organization or manufacturer that would condone or recommend wearing one's baby while swinging from a chair.

Minnie Mouse Dress

 This was, by far, the easiest "upcycling" that I have ever done.  I am always on the lookout for shirts to turn into dresses for Smunchie.  Well, this one was on Target clearance....for $1!  A steal!  Granted, it had one of those asinine sayings on it (if you love shirts that say things, I apologize for offending you).  Well, that part was easily cut off.  I added sleeves and voila!  A new dress!  The best part--since it was a slim fit Junior's shirt, I didn't even have to redo side seams OR hem it!

Mullet dress

 I finished Smunchie's upcycled "Mullett dress" (as it was affectionately dubbed by Greg).  Basically, a dress that's "business in the front but a party in the back!).

 The bones: an old t-shirt and pair of pants, courtesy of Greg.

 The result!  Super cute!