New Skirts & other sewing

I just finished Ottobre 02/08 #20, made with two back panels & back waistbands to make it non-maternity. I skipped the ties at the side seams... The fabric is linen - blue is leftover from a sling I made as a gift - so it has centre seams as it was a really narrow left over. The print is from a long dress that is too big with a failed zipper so I couldn't give it to anyone else...





I also altered a skirt (Ottobre 2/06 #10) I made last year taking out 4.25" from the side seam. This included removing one pocket and reinserting it, and straightening the side zipper and partially reinserting it too. The front waistband was completely removed and has a centre front seam to take out the extra fabric. It is now a little tight on the waistband, but I hope that will disappear soon...


As I will be going on vacation soon, I did an extra few blocks for the Quilt Along as I will be away from a sewing machine. I am going to help my Dad and Aunt clean up my grandmother's house - so even though I may find some of my grandmother's sewing things, I won't have time to sew.


And for a few July Birthdays - here is the gift for my Dad - a handprint quilt.





And some paintings for my brother, from the kids.

9 Patch Quilt Along

The first 8 blocks completed

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From My Sewing and Crafting

Kids Sewing

The kids were sewing again today....






Project Status:
* RTW exercise top Done
* OD 2/08 #20 Skirt - needs Hemming
* Shorts for my son - some progress
* Hem a top for dd2 - Done
* Quilts - progress on 3 of 5

A Summer Top

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03/09 #1 Cecile Top

The neckline has a few issues because the fabric wasn't stretchy enough for the binding....

Kids Sewing....

We have been sewing this morning... OK I've been a good girl and sharing my sewing machine.

Toiletry Bag
Completed by my son. The only help he had on this was help with reading the instructions and sewing over/around the metal zipper.





The Quilt Sewing

Here are the girls sewing...

Quilts & Alterations and other projects

I've started 4 quilts this week!


The first quilt is a 9 patch quilt using reds, blues & yellows with teacher motifs. I'm debating whether it will be a retirement gift for my mom, or placemats for teacher gifts at Christmas.




Christmas Quilts
I have chosen patterns and fabrics for my kids quilts. One has been started and I have approximately 1/4 of the blocks ready on it. It has large blocks (12"square) as its from a large print to match the bedroom curtains, etc. I have the backing fabric and need more fabric for binding.

The second I had most of the fabrics for the quilt top in the house and had to pickup a few pieces to make the quilt top. I will also need to purchase binding and backing fabric at some point too...

The third quilt is for my son and I've got some ideas finalized and others are still being figured out. The theme is nautical so I have some blocks I'd like to do, but am trying to come up with a few more blocks to go in it. I did just purchase some more fabric for it. I have enough for the backing, borders, binding, but might need a little more for a few of the blocks as I don't have much in my stash in the right colours.

Alterations & Sewing for me and others

Projects for me:

• RTW exercise top pulled apart to shorten the straps so the built in bra is useful! I think I'm taking 1.5" off the straps....
• OD 2/08 #20 Non-Maternity -- Cut out; one of the fabrics is left over from a sling I made for a gift, the other was a dress that is WAY too big for me, and had a failed zipper.
• KS3315 Jeans Modifications - are currently cut apart as they were nearly new and too big now
  
• OD 02/08 #1 - Tank
• OD 02/03 #45 - Top - I've been wanting to make this for years, but now I'm in the size range I don't have to grade it.
  

Projects for others:

• Shorts for my son - need to be sewn together...
• Purse for my mom
• Seat cover for Mom's rocking chair, to match her Christmas present
• Hem a top for dd2
  

Kerttu

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A gift for my neice.

Solid twill and striped canvas. Eyelet hem and trim around heart shaped pockets.