Pattern:  Jalie #2802 Men's Skating Bodyshirt ; Jalie #2803 Men's Figure Skating Pants Fabric:  7/8 yd tan polyester; 1 yd tan faux linen (JoAnn Fabrics) Notions: black grosgrain ribbon; gold colored buttons, elastic Total Price: $15.50 Size: Jalie kids size G (I did not make the hat) Tie was made from a McCall's pattern ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I decided to make this dance costume for my little boy two days before his team competition.  They have been learning this dance for months, but somehow, I only then realized that he was the bugle boy???  I don't know how my brain works sometimes. I have only recently found Jalie patterns. They seem to be the only pattern company that focuses on sportswear.  I have made a girl's leotard and boy's, so this was my third project.  I bought all these patterns at the same time directly from their website with the buy 3 get the 4th ...

Pattern: Ottobre 4/2012 #22 Young Hero Biker Jacket Fabric: sweatshirt fleece (JoAnn Fabrics) Notions: 14" separating metallic zipper, (2) 6" metallic zippers, large snap Total Cost: ~$16.00 Size: 98cm, 104cm length Child's Age: 5 --------------------------------------------------------- I wanted to make this jacket as soon as I got this issue in the fall. It's made out of sweatshirt fleece.  Casual and stylish at the same time. Perfect for stylin' five year old. Somehow, there were many wrenches thrown in to the construction of this jacket.  First, I couldn't find sweatshirt material and ribbing in the same color.  I blame JoAnn Fabrics for this.  Then, I couldn't find the right length of metallic, fashion zipper for his size.  I thought, that's OK, I'll just keep checking back until they have it.  But it's JoAnn Fabrics.  So, this doesn't EVER happen. I also wanted the same arm patch that is on the magazine ph...

Occasionally, I take custom orders to make things like crib sets. Here is a crib bumper I finished last night. So cute. Remind me to post more crib bedding sets.   Fabric: Clouds by Gunila Axén Bead Stripe in Gray Fabric by Lotta Jansdotter

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Pattern: Ottobre 1/12013 #17 Chef Emil jacket, #18 King of the Kitchen hat, #19 Relazed pants Fabric: Thick white rodeo cotton 1.375 yds $6.59 (JoAnn Fabrics), 70% polyester/30% cotton black gingham check 3/4 yd (~ $4.00 Hancock Fabrics) Notions: 7 blue buttons for jacket, 3 tan buttons for pants, elastic for back of pant's waitband Total Cost: ~$11.00 Size: 104cm jacket, 52cm hat, 92cm pants Child's Age: 3 --------------------------------------------------------- I decided to make this chef's outfit for Super Disgusting's 3rd birthday because he's at that age where he loves playing with the toy kitchen and bringing me orders of food.  Also because I'm up to my eyeballs in plastic toys that are literally going to put me in the looney house and I had no desire to buy him any more.  So he gets the hand-me-down plastic play kitchen and a new chef outfit.  Is that lame?  It's all about managing expectations. Right? I made the smallest siz...

Aren't those knock knees impressive Pattern: Ottobre 6/2010 Pikkumies #16 Fabric: Old onesies Fabric Price: almost nothing Notions: FOE (fold over elastic. I'm still trying to remember what it means) Size: 92cm Child's Age: 5 ---------------------------------------- After perusing the isle of JoAnn Fabrics for some cute knit fabrics to make more boy undies, I found nothing.  Surprise, surprise.  I was also in the process of cleaning out Super Disgusting's dresser now that he no longer needs diapers, wipes or onesies.  Yes, I make them wear onesies until the furthest point possible.  I don't like diaper fabric showing up from the pant's waistline, messy shirts, and irritated tummy skin.  Also, I don't like to give them ANY opportunity to find out what goes on in their diaper.  It's a very effective strategy. Anyway .... onesies.  What to do with all these cute onesies.  It dawned on me, I could make underwear...

Mimi G is having a free beginner sewing class for the next four weeks.  It's a video class.  This is amazing for anyone that wants to learn to sew! Free Sewing Class