There has been some crafting going on around here this summer and a lot of it has been for me! Of course I am planning on making many clothes, toys, nursery things, and blankets for my baby; I’m also participating in a fall craft show–but between my growing belly and the adorable mama-sized projects I kept seeing, well…selfish sewing happens.
It started with the easy yoga skirt tutorial. I made this fun blue number in less than one hour and decided to make another!
This soft green jersey knit is super comfy and breathable, plus it’s green (my fav). So, I found a wonderful tutorial on Sew Mama Sew and tried my hand at Rae’s spring ruffle top. Here’s a close-up of the beautiful, coveted Heather Ross fabric I used for the top:
sigh. Love that delicate print–and it is a double gauze, which feels so soft. So, after completing that top…well, you’re starting to see how this goes, right?
I made another.
in green.
In addition to the amazing tutorials available online, I really love to pour over craft books at home, tab off pages, and make a big stack to tackle on a rainy day ASAP.
Anna Maria Horner’s Handmade Beginnings is on the tip-top of the pile right now; so many sweet projects for the little one–I’m gathering fabric and making patterns for now. I did love the reversible sash though, and had fun choosing pretty scraps to make the patchwork side:
but love the vibrant flower side too!
Heather Ross has a fantastic book dedicated to the relaxing mood that sewing can put you in in her book Weekend Sewing.
This giant bag is perfect for carrying all my stuff. By adding a few custom pockets, it is easy to organize and may see future use as a diaper bag–who knows?
Finding it hard to put her book down, I pulled down some more jersey fabric, decided to risk sewing with elastic thread (not scary at all) and also got creative with the braided straps to make the weekend sundress:
Wonder if the baby will love green too?
Those sashes on you are ADORABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think you should wear them everyday! And don’t worry, little Kermit will love green!
Amazing Joy! That green dress, awesome!
Love Love Love the new clothes! Just set up my crafting corner, so need a tutorial on how to make that gorgeous green dress!
Kermit – hahaha – Caitie you crack me up!
Fashion show! You look great. Motherhood becomes you:)
I can’t believe how fast it’s going – Jackson will be 1 (teaar) and Baby A will be born the next week. I’m serious – I blinked and he’s almost 1. Enjoy every single MINUTE!
What a beautiful new wardrobe you created! I love them all. You look so adorable in all your clothes. Missed seeing you on Friday!!
Love, love, love it all! I particularly dig the green top you made with the border at the top…kind of reminds me of a lime…and I also really dig the sash. I mean how beautiful is that tied around your sweet belly? And reversible, I mean come on Joy, when are you going to start selling this stuff?