While at the heirloom sewing store the other day, Elisabeth quickly latched onto this bright and springy fabric and was insistent that she wanted a jumper made from it. It isn't quite winter looking....but she is happy. Once again, it is fully lined and the fabric we chose for the lining is a bright pink broadcloth. Actually the fabric fits her personality quite well. She almost always has a bounce in her step and a song on her lips. She is singing or humming the majority of the time. The fabric for the jumper is kind of like corduroy but without the fuzzy nap. I have never seen it before but it is nice. Emily picked out the same fabric in a solid red for her longer-length jumper....hopefully I can get it cut out later today.
The lady that owns the shop, Barb, is always so kind and helpful. I'm not sure if that is just her nature or we just amuse her so much. Anyway, she gave me this great tip for buttons. Since we could not decide which color to go with, she recommended that we layer two colors and stitch them on. Each button has a flat side and a slightly curved side....she said to put the flat sides together and stitch them on as one piece. I think it looks pretty neat and I never would have come up with this on my own.
Speaking of Barb, she is trying her best to talk me into purchasing this new machine or this new machine. My seven year old Kenmore is fine, not to mention my new Singer Embroidery machine .......but these other machines sure are intriguing!!!
Earlier today I was thinking about how wonderful it is that I can make clothes for my children and myself because I want to and not because I have to. We are not too far away from a time period when majority of all clothes were made at home out of necessity. We truly are so blessed!!!
7 comments:
this fabric is really cute and like you said springy. it's so much fun having little girls and being able to take them to pic out their fabric for their clothes. Trin helped pick out her fabric for last years easter dress. she really enjoyed it. i really need to start making clothes again..i just get so caught up in quilting>.<
I feel like I'm lagging behind. I have started so many projects and just left them hanging. I wish I could devote time to finish them. I do like the color combination of the jumper. What kind of fabric is it?
Jennifer,
Thanks for the comments. Yes, I love sewing for my girls...and I find I really enjoy knitting for my little boy, although I sew quite a bit for him too. I have been working on quilts tonight. I am constantly going back and forth between projects. I rarely only work on one project at a time....I get tired of projects very quickly.
Missy,
Tell me about your projects!!! I love to know what others are doing. As for the jumper fabric....it is 100% cotton and pretty pricey. That is really all I know. I could ask Barb the next time I am in. She described it as I did in the post...kind of like corduroy but without the fuzzy nap. The solid red we purchased for Emily's jumper is beautiful as well.
Hi Cindy, I found your blog today after following a referral link. Nice to "meet" you! I love the sewing you do for your kids. You have a beautiful family. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your projects!
Katie,
Thanks so much for the comments. I am glad you stopped by. It is nice to "meet you" as well.
I have about 3 quilts in various stages of development. I have 3 or 4 dresses cut out for Annabeth. If I don't finish them soon, she will be too big for them. I also have some cigar box purses that I was working on as well. I also have been trying to learn how to make jewelry. I bought all the tools and the glass beads and attachments. All I need is time!
really cute, its awesome to being able to make our children things, and see their smile, or say my mommy made this.....
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