Kwik Sew 3773 Fleece for William

Made William one of these tops a few months ago and he wears it all the time. So decided to make him a couple of more. The fleece came from Hancock fabrics. The pattern is Kwik Sew 3773 . This is a easy quick pattern.

Grinch Christmas PJ's for Nine Grandkids

I made PJ's pants and bought shirts and appliqued Grinch fabric panels to the fronts. Got all done with almost a week to spare before Christmas.

New Look 6977 Lace Skirt & Houndstooth Ponte

This was such a quick couple of skirts and they are both loved. I made Judy an off white ponte skirt with a stretch lace overlay- both fabrics from fabric.com. I used New Look 6977 pattern. I made Sharon the houndstooth ponte knit and she loved it. Here's a picture of Judy in her skirt after a long day as a kindergarten teacher

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Swimsuits for Ella and Lucy Kwik Sew 3605 & 1339

My Granddaughters came to visit and had grown out of thier swimsuits so whipped them up some new ones. Ella's is Kwik Sew 3605 and the fabric is from fabric.com a couple of years ago. Lucy's is an OOP Kwik Sew 1339 and the fabric was from fabric club I think. The frog applique is from JuJu desgins and the hearts where cut free hand and appliqued by machine zig zag. They love them and they were lots of fun to put together.

Vogue 1224 Tracy Reese for Megan & KS 3811 for Sophie

Like everyone else I liked the look of this pattern Vogue 1224 by Tracy Reese. I saw it on Erica B's blog and GiGi Sew's blog and just had to make it for one of the girls. I showed to Megan and she loved it. I happened to have a piece of fabric I had ordered for undies that she liked and wanted me to use. It was very bright yellow and purple print that I was a little leary of. I not only had enough for the dress but also enough scraps to cut a little matching onesie out for Megan's daughter Sophie with Kwik Sew 3811. She's not sure she's in love with it but she's going to wear it. Sophie's onesie was cut out with a 6-12 months width and 12-18 month length. It's a little snug in the sleeves so I'm going to remove them and either make it sleeveless or replace with larger sleeve. The Tracy Reese dress goes together so quickly. I like the way it isn't tight in the front but is more fitted in the back. My daughter Judy and my daughter in law Liz both want one in thier size. I'm glad it was simple.

And a picture of Judy wearing Vogue 8679.

Simplicity 2195 & Jalie 3024

I made Simplicity 2195 to wear to the Kenny Chesney Concert. I cut a size 20 in the shoulders and neckline and out to the largest size at the hips. I didn't use the facing pieces. I hate facings on knits, actually I just hate facings period. I bound the neckline with crosswise cut fabric. I had large pieces of fabric left so I cut out Jalie 3024 for two of my granddaughters. They are thick as thieves and love matching each other. I love this pattern for a quick and easy dress. The girls love them. I don't remember where I got the blue knit I've had it for awhile. The black knit w/ silver skulls is from fabric.com. I added length to the dresses but they are still short. Will add more length next time.

And a picture of Mr. Finnegan and his newest idea of fun. He steals paper plates and chews and throws them all over the place. He is one crazy kitten.

Lots of Panties for Hailey- That Darn Kat Undies

I made 10 pairs of panties for Hailey because she was trying to wear the ones I made her over and over because she likes the way the feel. My son implored me to make her additional panties. So I spent all day Sunday making panties. I have a very happy granddaughter now who loves all her "new pairs" as she calls them. I used the pattern from That Darn Kat

but used elastic in lieu of the suggested lycra fabric. I've done it that way but if the fabric doesn't have really good recovery than the panties fall off. Hailey has a full lower bum and store bought undies ride up on her. These fit her wonderfully. Huckleberry and Mr. Finnegan had to get in on the panty party.

Vogue 8679- Top for Judy

Made this Vogue 8679 top for Judy for work. Not sure if she'll like it but Sharon likes it so it will have a home. It was quick and easy and I was pleased with it. I added 1" length in the body and 3" to the bottom. I'll add a picture of Judy in it if I see her anytime soon.

I used the coverstitch for neck, sleeves and hem. I use steam a seam lite first then coverstitch hems. It works so nice. And a picture of Huckleberry just for good measure.

Vogue 8724 Custom Fit Cups- for Megan

I made Vogue 8724 for my daughter Megan. Whom I usually have to do a FBA for. I used this pattern with the D cup and only a minor pattern adjustment to the neckline that I do to all of Megan's patterns. She always has gaps at the neckline. I use the french curve to mark the neckline then foldover a 1/4". I use to just fold in a little pleat in the pattern but this works much better and lies smoothly. This dress went together quickly and fit her perfectly. This will become a TNT for Megan. She loves this style and often buys this style dress. I had a bunch of fabric left so made this matching romper for Sophie June. I couldn't find a pattern that was what I wanted so I just took a vintage romper pattern and used the general shape and changed it at the top. The picture of Megan in the dress are before I hemmed it and finished the neckline. I used my coverstitch machine to hem it. I took two inches out of the length but it was still long. Mr. Finnegan wanted in on the photo shoot. He's six monthes old this coming week. He's a really playful fun kitten.