Week off

So I have nothing to put in the run and play pot this week, the challenge was to refashion a men's shirt. Well I had no ideas and no shirt so I didn't do it, that's probably the worst reason not to do it, having no ideas, the point is to stretch your creativity so I ought to have had a go but I'm not beating myself up over it. To be honest I'm having a bit of a confidence crisis and I think its triggered by thinking of next weeks challenge, to create your signature look. I think Ive lost track of what that is, I probably spend to much time on Pinterest and browsing pattern shops on Etsy that Ive lost sight of what is my "look".
That's a lot to think about, how do I want to move my business forward? Are kids clothes what I really want to do when there are so many amazing people out there doing it, can I really measure up to them? I guess the answer is I cant till I get back onto my own path. Next weeks challenge has to be all me and I'm worried I cant pull it off.

Anyway, what have I been doing instead? Well Ive been asked to do a Mothers day gift stall on the 3rd of March so Ive been thinking about that and putting some ideas together like these granny square cushion covers.

I'm also thinking aprons and then some smaller items, perhaps rose broaches and barrettes?


I'm also thinking about setting up another shop to sell the above, I will keep you posted on that one?

 

 



 

 

 

Valentine

So were already at week 4 on Project run and play and this weeks theme was valentines. Now valentines is not really something which we take a lot of notice off so I certainly didn't want to go too far with this one. I decided on separates and I had some special Hello Kitty fabric which has been kicking around for a couple of years waiting to become something, and seeing as it had hearts on it this was its chance. Ive been thinking for a while about selling twirly skirts so it was a good idea to get some extra practice making them!
The fabric wasn't very wide I think 90cm so I cut it in half and used two full widths. For the bottom tier  I had bought a roll of tulle (shipped from China) a while back to make tutus, Id never sewn it before but it was so easy, it even ruffled itself! stitched the ruffle to the bottom and elasticated waist. Done, quick simple and fabulous. (and with the elastic waist it fits me as a mini skirt! I wondered when we would get to start sharing clothes!)

For the top it was an easy little up cycle of a white v neck tshirt, the part that took the longest was deciding what song lyrics I was going to use...

I had to blow the dust off the embroidery machine, it hadn't been used in ages but now I'm full of ideas for custom Ts I think some will be heading into my Etsy shop . I also learnt the joy of Bonda web, how great is that stuff? And why didn't I know before now?
                                 I layered up my design ironed and zigzagged it all together.

I'm not sure why my top layer wrinkled like this? but it adds texture and detail so it worked out OK.

 

 

In from school and right out for a photo shoot, my star! At least its a bit warmer than the last time.