Yes, it's been too long...

Time for a Sewing Post folks!

As usual my sewing has been happening in spits and spurts. Nothing what so ever for 8 weeks straight then wham, several projects on the go all at once. I have even managed to finish a few. (And not one of them a Christmas gift as should be happening this time of year)! Oh well, my boys have some new clothes and there's always next year for the handmade gifting!

Some boardies for my big boy. Actually I made these last summer for my niece but she refused to wear them as the colour wasn't to her liking. Crazy! I'd forgotten all about them as I neglected to photograph them at the time. Of course my sister wasn't going to simply give them away. She returned them to me after almost a full 12 months of trying to convince her daughter how great they were! It's the Oliver + S Sandbox pants (as shorts).

Another pair for my Little D. He chose the fabric. I'm not so sure I like the combo. But he thinks the numbers and words are cool. Made using my customised 'slim' fit, size 4, of the Oliver + S Sandbox pants.

A little purple action lining the pockets. My favourite feature actually.

And something for Little H. Another Oliver + S Sailboat Top. You can see my previous attempts here.

I cut up an old cotton sarong for this, which has been living in the dress-ups for the past 5 years! I think it's better utilised as a top.

This one is a size 3 and a little on the large size, especially the sleeves as you can see by the way he pushed them up. We've been doing so much cycling I wanted something lightweight and cool for him to wear as sun protection. He wore it today when we rode to music - me thinks it does the trick as while it was a stinking hot day he 1. did not get sunburnt and 2. did not complain about it being too hot. I hope to whip up a few more for the summer.

And finally, something I whipped up for Little D this afternoon. I free-styled it entirely, no pattern and repurposed fabric - an old muslin baby wrap. They're a bit on the baggy lounge-around-at-home side, which is fine. We do that. Lounge around that is. They're elastic waist, easy on and off for our potty using toddler. I'm rather pleased with my button caterpillar. The one thing I hate more than anything in sewing is hand sewing on buttons. But these plain pants needed something and button's were it. So I dived right in and just did it!