Lazy Seamstress

Settled in to my new space

11:46 am

I'm well and truly settled in to my new workspace now.Having re opened my store at the beginning of the month,I have had enough orders already to put my new space to the test.
Here are a few examples of custom orders I completed this weekend.

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I love this pot pourri fabric so much,I made myself a bag too. I used the freebie pattern from Ottobre

My new sewing space

8:36 pm

Here it is,well here is a peek, more pics here

Babywearing

Finally sewing again

6:05 pm

After having builders in all summer converting our loft into a bedroom with ensuite and small workspace for me,I can finally get in there and sew.
I have a lovely new desk,and lots of storage space,so everything is on hand.I must say it's so lovely to hide up there!
I'm still adding finishing touches to the sewing area,but will post pics when I've finished.
Meanwhile here are a few pics of my latest projects.

New monkey trousers and matching t shirt for Sid .

Some recycled longies,made from a dull grey cardy,I used one of the pockets on his bum!

And I'm still working on that perfect toddler Mei Tai! Modelled pics to follow.

Eden took these photos this morning just before our school run.

Blouses Shirts and Tops

Ottobre Woman Wraparound Tunic

2:25 pm

Couldn't do any work sewing this morning because I'm either waiting for fabrics that are in the pre wash or waiting for fabrics to arrive. I pondered starting the corset I've been meaning to make for several months,but I'm still too scared..pity,cos I *need* it!
Instead though I decided to make this tunic,and it turned out pretty well.As usual I ignored the instructions and did my own thing. I hate that I do this,but I truly seem incapable of reading instructions.
So I've bound the neck and front edge rather than piddle about with teeny facings,and I didn't elasticate the sleeves...elastic not a good look on my fat arms!

Sewing For Littlies

Been Hiding

3:54 pm

Today I have been hiding from my neighbours! We are having our loft converted and so far our neighbours have been very understanding,(plus the builders have been very tidy and considerate.)but my neighbour one side has no tv reception due to our scaffolding and therefore can't watch her husband play in the rugby world cup,and my other neighbour values her mornings in bed,so didn't appeciate being woken by hammering at 8am this morning...Ooops!
So,I've buried myself in sewing and these are the results.

Firstly a jeans to skirt re do for Eden.

A blouse.This pattern came with the wrong instructions,so I had to wing it,and I forgot the waist darts! Not sure if I'm going to add them or not....

Finally, a skirt.This is the layered skirt from the Amy Butler Barcelona skirts pattern.

Bags and Purses

More Bags!

3:27 pm

Today was Eden's turn on the sewing machine. She used a batik she made at school as decoration for her bag.

And another bag from me.This one I am giving away.

Bags and Purses

Morsbags!

4:08 pm

I was directed to morsbags.com last week,and thought it was such a cool idea,and something I could do with my children over the holidays.
Today India and I got started and these are the results. No labels yet,they are on order.

Only thing is,we both like our bags so much,we don't want to give them away!

Knitting

My First Sock!!

4:19 pm

I finally finished my first ever sock! I bought this sock kit over two years ago,and finally started it just about two months ago. It's not perfect,but I think passable for my first try,and not nearly as scary as I imagined. Now to start the next one...this pair is for my daughter. She's 11 with size 5 feet!!

Babywearing

Still searching for the perfect Mei Tai Design

3:12 pm

Title says it all really. http://www.slide.com/r/CE0IssME7D-blw0VAEV7CxbSx6TbezZw

Skirts

Some Skirts

4:41 pm

The warmer weather lately has prompted me to make a few skirts.
Firstly a skirt made with some funky canvas a friend bought for me.This skirt started life as a Betsy Ross "One Hot Skirt",but the fit on my fat tummy and slim hips was dreadful,so I altered it by extending the back waist darts,and replacing the front waist darts with two pleats.

Secondly a wrap skirt made from a throw I found in a charity shop for £3.This was such a simple quick make,and I love it!

Finally a reconstructed jeans skirt. Not entirely happy with this,and may very well have to unpick and start again!

Babywearing

My News!

11:31 am

I really hate trying to think of titles for these posts,and I'm rather miffed with myself because I just wrote a looong post complete with photos only to realise I'd added it to the wrong blog!! Ooops! I deleted it immediately of course.
Soooo,my news! I guess it's not really that exciting,but after dithering about for quite some time trying to decide the future of Tiddlybums,and then being too fluffy to stick to any decisions,I have finally decided something needs to be done!
I hate to admit it,but after five years of sewing nappies I'm sick of it.I hate production line sewing,and I'm not going to do it any more! (Too many exclamation marks?)
This weekend I spent sewing a one of a kind Tiddlybums Kimono and nappy set,and thoroughly enjoyed it.So,from now on (once all the old stock is sold),I will only be making Tiddlybums as special limited editions,and if anyone sees me slipping back to production line sewing,you can shout at me!
This is my latest set

My other "news" is that encouraged by my fellow babywearing Mamas,I have decided to launch my own baby carrier on to the market. Zidee Podeagis are currently being baby and toddler tested,and will hopefully be available to buy at the end of May!

Zidee Podeagis are made from beautiful fabrics such as silk,cotton and corduroy.Each one is hand crafted with great care and attention to detail...and how much fun have I had fabric shopping for these?!

Babywearing

More Pods!

6:30 pm

I've kinda gone a bit Pod crazy! I made both of these today.
First Pod is cotton,reversing to silk with aubergine corduroy straps.

Second Pod is made with two beautiful Laurel Birch fabrics,straps are royal bluey purple corduroy.

Side one:

Side two:

Babywearing

Another Podeagi

4:47 pm

This one is for a friend. I really hope she likes it. Cotton reversing to raspberry silk dupion,with raspberry corduroy straps and head rest.

Think I've broken my blog!

5:22 pm

Hmmm, dunno what I've done,but all my pics seem to be chopped in half!
I've gone through editing the more recent ones,but to be totally honest I just can't be arsed to change the older ones...sorry!

Babywearing

A Podeagi This Time

9:41 am

I've been meaning to try a Podeagi for some time,and finally got around to making one a couple of weekends ago.
This one is made using some beautiful Mchael Miller cotton with a silk lining and cotton corduroy straps.
I love this carrier,it's soooo comfy and sooo pretty,even in my scruffy jeans I feel all dressed up once I put this on.