![]() ![]() This blog explores the trend of unique design cotton t-shirts that are perfect for the monsoon season, combining comfort, style, and practicality. While we often associate monsoons with heavy rain and gloomy weather, it doesn’t mean your fashion choices need to be dull and boring. This entry was posted in Life, Projects and tagged baby, color, sewing on Novemby Amy Alan.The monsoon season is a time for refreshing change, and it’s the perfect opportunity to update your wardrobe to match the season’s vibe. Sniff a sweet newborn head or spend an evening tracing out a pattern? That’s no contest in my book! The reality is that I’m about to have a very tiny person to answer to, who I kind of doubt cares about my sewing time. Maybe I’ll get to the Super Tote soon, but I’m not holding my breath. I just want to make and wear them, but this giant belly is kind of getting in the way of those plans. I tell you, Jen’s patterns have been driving me nuts. Then we moved, I was exhausted, and I thought, “Why would I use up my energy and fabric stash to sew maternity clothes that I’ll only get to wear for a few weeks?” The dress is still really tempting because it looks super easy to make, but I also would love to save the fabric to make a Grainline Alder with sleeves. I had visions of making it out of a lovely drapey wool, or a soft chambray. I even bought fabric for that Victory Pattern’s Chloe dress, and I ordered this super-fancy French maternity dress pattern online from Deuxieme Arrondissement. I thought that I would make this really awesome maternity wardrobe, that I would have completed some nursing tops by the time I was 9 months along, and of course I’d get that tote bag done that I wanted to use as a purse/diaper bag. While finishing unpacking the rest of my studio, I came across a few patterns that I had every intention of making during my pregnancy, and just never got to. Please make one for me in an adult version.” It’s tempting to do, for sure. I can’t wait to see my friend’s baby all wrapped up and sleeping soundly in this! I described the nest to my Grandma, and she said, “That sounds lovely. ![]() Following the directions helps a lot! I still chose to quilt the bottom mattress with a grid of squares, and I made the sides more squishy by adding extra fiberfill to the rolled-up batting that you put in the bumper edge. It turns out that on my first one, I had put on the bias tape incorrectly, which is why it was so hard for me to feed my drawstring into the casing. I am really pleased with my second baby nest. She also will be hosting a sew-along on her blog very soon, so if you have babies that need a cuddly place to sleep, pop on over to tell her hello! You can find it in her Etsy shop, Jagged Rose. I gave her my thoughts on the pattern, and she worked very hard to make and release it recently. Jennie, my friend who originally sent me the pattern, had a lot of requests to make a PDF pattern available. Other things I’ve been making? Well, another Swedish Baby Nest! This one is a gift, that has been shipped to its new home. There is also a coordinating color sequin on the very bottom of each raindrop, to hopefully catch a little bit of light when it spins. I added a few things to this mobile, like tiny clear and silver beads to the clouds. I would have loved to have purchased it from the maker, but it was out of my budget, plus I really wanted to make it myself. The original inspiration mobile can be found here, at Milbot and Chooky. Don’t be like me, or you’ll have to start over. It’s always what looks best on felt, but for some reason I thought I could get away with something faster. For some reason, I don’t like doing the blanket stitch. It look like a 5 year old’s first project. Of course, when I first started stitching, I wanted it done FAST and I was using a whip stitch on the felt. My friend Erica gave me all of the felt and sequins from her stash that I needed to make it. And best of all, it was free (besides the spinning music box, which I bought on Etsy for $10). ![]() After spending about three evenings on the couch with a needle and thread, and patiently painting a wooden embroidery hoop with a few coats of white paint, it was finished. I’m so pleased with how her mobile turned out! I mentioned I had it cut out in my last post, but I was a little bit nervous that it wasn’t really going to get done. I’m not due until this weekend, so fingers crossed she is on time! I’ve been busily scurrying around making food plans, unpacking the rest of the house and I even managed to (somehow) get some sewing done. I bet you’re wondering, but no, Baby Girl has not yet made her appearance. I can’t believe how much I’ve actually gotten done these past three weeks! It’s been a whirlwind around here, for sure. ![]()
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