It's been quite a while since I last posted. Over the past month I worked on a few Christmas gifts.
Baby Bibs: Simplicity 2273
I made two each of the Peas, Strawberry, Pear, and Apple. The bibs as cut are quite small. I enlarged them to 125% and they're about perfect. Even after the size increase, you can still get two bibs out of the 3/8 yd it suggests (except for the apple, that required some tricky pattern layout work to make it squeeze in). I believe I bought 1 yd of the fleece interfacing (I used sew-in) and it was plenty for all 8 bibs. Relatively easy (some little points and curves to sew and turn) and simply adorable.
Striped Necktie: Simplicity 4762
Anytime I make ties, I gut an old thrift store tie to use the interfacing. Real tie interfacing is hard to find, and expensive. DO NOT use iron on. You may be able to find a suitable sew-in replacement, but it's just as easy to buy a few $1 ties at a thrift store and recycle them. The pattern lists 1 yard of fabric for the mens tie. That's enough for two if you are careful cutting. Also, don't sew the back seam by machine. Please. It won't lay nearly as nice as if you take the time to press and slip-stitch it, catching the interfacing to keep it in place. Not difficult, but takes patience
Vintage Apron: Butterick 5474
I made version E for another vintage enthusiast. It's simple and adorable. I added a pocket to the outer apron panel, and a contrast ruffle to the top of the pocket. Her name was stitched on the pocket using my lovely new Vintage Singer Monogrammer. :)
Unfortunately, I suck at remembering to take pictures so you'll just have to take my word that they turned out cute.
:) IN OTHER NEWS...
New Year, New goals.
This year I'm going to try really hard to keep my resolutions
1) Spend less money, and keep track of where it's going
2) Get healthier
3) Use up/clear out my stash of fabric, and organize my sewing collection
Wish me luck :-P
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