2009 July

From the monthly archives: July 2009

Don’t look too close at this dress

Posted July 30, 2009

A couple weeks ago I kind of panicked when I realized I had done just about NOTHING to get ready for our baby (expected any day now, for those just joining). This resulted in a frenzy of painting, furniture moving (don’t worry, it wasn’t me), suitcase packing, birthing-book reading and inevitable new-baby-item purchasing.

That has slowed considerably over the last week or so and I finally feel ready. Problem is, now I’m waiting, not a great situation for someone who’s used to always having a bajillion things to do. So with all this newfound baby-waiting time, I’ve become a machine, I tell you, a machine. I’ve been pumping out sewing projects left and right; changing pad covers, curtains for the nursery,…

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Sewing for Baby: Cloth Diapers!

Posted July 23, 2009

Now that the nursery is painted and pretty much ready to go and I’ve gotten much of the before-baby-comes stuff completed, I’ve been able to really dig into the baby sewing. It’s so relaxing and fun to think about the little baby who will wear all these teeny things.

We’ve been cloth diapering with Elliot since he was born and since he’s not yet potty-trained, I went over to Sweet Peas yesterday and ordered some more one-size diapers for the new baby to boost our stash. Am trying very hard not to think about having two in diapers. Cloth diapers.

Of course after talking to Cheryl (the owner, fellow sewist, and now good friend…that’s what happens when you go in once…

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Takin’ Care of Business

Posted July 19, 2009

No baby yet…just popping in again to give an update:

Today is the last day for Andrea’s Lickety Split Giveaway! Make sure you get over there before she picks a winner!

Check out the new Lickety Split Flickr Pool and ADD YOUR PICTURES! I would also love to know how long it took you to make. Address is: http://www.flickr.com/groups/licketysplit/

The Etsy shop is on vacation for now, but I managed to get ALL of the purchasable patterns into instant download format, so they are all linked over on the left sidebar thar. I am also still checking in on email (although not quite as often; I am really trying to take it easy), so if you have any problems…

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Hanging with Serge

Posted July 16, 2009

OK, so not a very creative name for my serger (a Brother 1034D; I know someone’s going to ask), but we’re still stuck on the baby name, so all my name-picking energy is being directed thataway. It’s been the machine of choice around here because 1) I found myself short on 2T summer clothes for Elliot and knits are the obvious answer and 2) It’s so QUICK.

I used an Ottobre T-shirt pattern (issue summer 3/2006) and a trace of another pair of pj pants E has to make this pair of pajamas for him:

In this shot you can get a better view of the dog interlock (which I found at JoAnn last summer, along with the brown knit…

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Lickety Split Bag Pattern PDF

Posted July 13, 2009

The Lickety Split Sewing Pattern PDF is now available for instant download! Yaaaay!

: : DESCRIPTION : :

This pattern is for the Lickety Split Bag previously featured here on my blog; it is reversible and can be easily sewn in just a few hours (or less!). It’s so versatile you’ll find yourself using it for everything: a book bag, shopping bag, stroller bag, diaper bag, and more! The four pockets are optional (and super-handy for keys, phones, or water bottles), and the adjustable tie strap allows you to get the perfect fit. It can be sewn on a regular machine or a serger.

: : YOU WILL NEED : :

1 yard of quilting cotton for

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My boys

Posted July 11, 2009

I don’t usually include much in the “family life” department on the ol’ bloggityblog, but since there’s been no sewing this week, I thought I’d share this picture from Father’s Day a few weekends ago. Elliot helping Mr Rae assemble a grill at Uncle Don and Aunt Sara’s (“Zahzee’s”) house. (picture by Aunt Zahzee)

Have a Happy Weekend!

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Rally, people, rally!!!

Posted July 10, 2009

Oh my…luvinthemommyhood has been kind enough to feature my Spring Top Tutorial in a Top Tutorial Vote this week. Just yesterday I finally figured out what was going on and realized I’d better get out the vote! There’s too much firstborn in me; I can’t help but get an eensy-weensy competitive. But of course I’m such a doofus, today’s the last day to vote! Durr, Rae.

:: click on image (courtesy of luvinthemommyhood) above to go vote ::

Of course, it makes it so much better to be featured along side of some of my favorite creators in Craftblogland (Dana, Traci, Alexis, and Chris) so I won’t be TOO disappointed…

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Rae’s pattern in a Book : : Lickety Split Update : : Free Pattern Update

Posted July 7, 2009

Some randomness today to prove I’m still here, puttering away…

New Book Alert: The folks responsible for “One Yard Wonders”, a compilation sewing book due out this October, finally released a cover shot and a peek at some projects on their FB page this week so you can hop over and have a look! I submitted a couple of patterns on a whim last fall, and it looks like at least one got in (the summer nighty, below). YAY! I’m extra pumped because it’s got 101 (!) projects in it. SO appealing to the Dutch girl in me. I’m very excited and proud to say I’m going to be “published!”