All Things Mum

This is my first ever Messenger Bag and I am thrilled with it. I was up last night after they were all in bed trying to pick out the best fabric in my stash for this project but I only picked out this lovely corduroy this morning. I used the fabulous tutorial from Fishsticks and Fries . The only moderation I made was to make it a bit smaller as it's for a young niece. However, it's still quite big . But I am quite happy that it fits an A4 folder so they can even use it to lug around school books etc. Here it is next to the A4 folder. The dimensions for the bag was a 39.5cm square. I didn't even realise I had cut out a perfect square when making this up. I could not find the pattern for the flap though so I cut the width the same as the bag and length to 3/4 of the bag front. I used 1cm seam allowance for the sides and 1/4" for top stitching. I was considering using some webbing for the straps and when I couldn't find it I just ended up biting the bullet and making ...

I love these coasters I made. Very quick and easy. They are made using charm squares from the Odyssea by Momo for Moda fabrics. I think I could have made a dozen if time permitted. I am saving some of the prints to make matching placemats. There's a tutorial coming up on Pink Penguin on the 27th that I am just itching to try. You know Ayumi's stuff rocks. At this moment my three kids are on the rug watching t.v while there's lots of rain happening outside. It's a bit chilly and all I can think about are cardigans, knitting and maybe some sewing of jackets; oh and shopping lists... I'm going to leave you with a link to this re-fashioned t-shirt to shrug tutorial I found this morning. It looks super cool. I am thinking I need to re-fashion an old cardi to match our season. Good day.

Ruffled Shoes by Apachesprincess I found this tutorial yesterday (pictured) and I want to have a go at it. I just need to find some ballet flats first. Isn't it just the cutest? AND I already have my hot glue gun ready. I was doing a spot of sewing yesterday but I was sewing dolls clothes. A Dora doll to be exact. The skirt was easy but I stuffed up the blouse by sewing the puffed sleeve upside down. Haa haaa. I figure if I don't try I won't learn. You have GOT to go here . Erin has really great pictures and instructions on how to sew children's clothes. Sooooo awesome for a intermediate sewer like me. How gorgeous are those dresses! Aside: I think my header is a bit too big. I don't have time to fix it yet. I have a list of things that I would love to sew up but it's getting cold here so I'll be thinking about pinafores, leggings, knits.... it's endless. Oh, back to the point about my sewing... I have come to the conclusion that my machine needs a ...

I love tutorials and when I come across something I like I just wish I could drop everything and get started. One day I will get around to posting one instead of just copying them. One of my tips I do when I find a good tute is to copy it and download it to Word. That way, when I want to revisit or try to do it, I can either print it or just sit on my bed and read it over and over again (not remembering a single instruction!) without needing to be on the net. Here's some really cool tutorials I would just love to get done one day... Cathedral window (pictured) by Making Ends Meet Portable Cushion by Autum at Sew Mama Sew Tiered Skirt by Kuky Ideas I'm sure there's heaps more out there but I've got kids to look after. Right now I'm in the midst of sewing up a fleece coat for my almost terrible two toddler. Which reminds me, she's turning two in Sept!!! Better start up a birthday dress for her. Stay tuned.