well after a long looooong dry spell i am finally back into my sewing groove. its once again my creative outlet and something i look forward to and even crave. here is a sampling of what ive been up to lately...ok its actually most of it but im sure im forgetting some projects.
elijah loves helping in the kitchen. and he loves utensils. and he hates getting dirty. so it only made sense to make him his own apron. it looks a bit girly here, but i assure you it is not. i got him a chefs hat to go with it but its a tad small for him and he is not a fan of the hat. i love my little chef.
 
a wee little purse for my sweet niece.
a dress for dia. it was my first time shirring and quite worth the challenge. definitely a good skill to have under my belt! ive since made another dress and a top with this style for a friends daughters. i plan to use it often!
  
she wasnt thrilled about the boys stealing her thunder.
and a skirt for dia! i shirred the waistline and while i thought i had it big enough to be fwoofy and big, i love how it turned out. i think she does too.
 
and for the grand finale, my absolute favorite thing ive made: the All Day Tote!
i project i have long avoided yet wanted to tackle. it took me three sessions, each a couple of hours long, but soo worth it!
this pocket is meant for a newspaper but its much more likely to be carrying my Real Simple magazine, which i cant get enough of.
sturdy side pocket, large enough for my thermos or lijahs sippy cup. if i make another i may put one on either side. even if that makes it look like a diaper bag...
2 small interior pockets perfect for my lip gloss and phone/mirror/gum.
and fully lined and reinforced.
so, what have you been making lately? | 
