Summer Sewing Projects

Between all our June and July activities, I haven't blogged much about what I have been up to with my sewing.  I have more ideas and fabric than I do time, but I am managing to squeeze a few projects in here and there.  I am starting to branch out and work on more challenging projects.  I did my first zipper and have worked with piping.

Children's Corner - Hillary - I was disappointed I didn't make Kate a dress for Easter, so I put that behind me and whipped this out for a cute summer dress.


Sew Sweet Patterns - Saffron Romper - Loving this for summer!
    

Whale applique shirt and shorts - Loved this pattern and I like the way the whale applique came out.  Shorts are Sew Sweet Patterns - Lucy Shorts


Close up of side button detail


4th of July dress - McCalls Yoke Dress Pattern


First Zipper!


Sew Sweet Patterns - Reversable Harper Dress (Side 1) - Kind of disappointed here.  This is a size 2, but way to short to be a dress.  So, we will add some leggings and make it a long shirt for school.


Sew Sweet Patterns - Harper Reversable Dress (Side 2)


This was my biggest challenge - Made by Rae Toddler Backpack.  It took me some time, but I finished it and happy with the final product. This will be for Kate for preschool in the fall.  I am thinking I will get her name embroidered on it too.




Ready for school!


Yes, all of these are for Kate, but I have something in the works for Jack.  He has requested something dinosaurs, so I will be making him something soon.  Tomorrow night I am hosting a sewing night and teaching some girls how to sew or improve on their sewing.  Super excited!