Uptown Girl Jacket

This is my daughter's new winter jacket.

I used the Uptown Girl Pattern  by Make It Perfect

I have used this pattern many times before and it is my 

go-to pattern for the perfect winter coat.

I let my daughter choose her own fabric.

I think she did a good job for a 4 year old :)

I used calico for the lining and 

some vintage piping I had in my stash.

You can add a pellon layer to the inside of the jacket for extra warmth

but this time I decided to add 2 layers, one to the main fabric

and 1 to the lining. This created a super warm jacket, perfect for a chilly winter.

I decided to add some pockets to the side seam, 

something I haven't done before with this jacket.

I am pleased it turned out just fine :)

Evil Doctor and Nurse - Halloween 2014

*WARNING*

Contains graphic pictures

Evil Doctor and Nurse - Halloween 2014

My son told me that he wanted to dress as a doctor for Halloween this year. 

My daughter decided she would like to go as a nurse.

The two make an evil looking pair.

To make my sons costume I used  Simplicity 4388 for the scrubs.

I changed it slightly to remove the front pleat and added a pocket.

For the coat I used New Look 6018 . 

Because the pattern was originally for girls I had to alter it slightly. 

I made it a little narrower at the sides, omitted the collar and added some large pockets.

My daughters costume was made using New Look 6602 for the dress.

I copied the apron from here. It is the one I made last year for my youngest daughter.

The hat was made to fit on a headband.

Happy Halloween Everyone!

Winter Dress and Coat

Winter dress and Coat

pattern: New Look 6927

I felt totally inspired the other day after watching the last episode of season 2 of 

The Great British Sewing Bee.

I decided to make this sweet dress.

The coat followed the next day.

I matched the lining of the dress to the underneath of the collar 

and while I was at it I made a matching hairbow.

I used a recycled sheet to make this little outfit.

It was 1000tc and the quality really matched the style.

It  looks like it belongs in the 1960's, doesn't it.

My pleats turned out perfectly :)

I added some secret little side pockets to the dress.

I even used french seams to finish the dress.

I am not the greatest at installing zips but I must admit 

I am quite happy with the result this time.

And do you know the best thing about it,

my daughter loves it ♥