Something NEW

I have decided to made a new winter dress.  Depending on the fabric, it can actually be worn during the other months as well.  Last winter and this winter coming so far I have been making pinafores out of corduroy fabric.  Love corduroy for the colder months.  These pinafores have been a bit different to the usual ones you see.  They have had press studs at the straps and satin bows hand sewn on them.  See below...

To be honest, I got bored of making them over and over again.  And they are at every handmade market I've been to (except without the bows).  SO....  I decided to make something a little different.  It's the Shift Dress.  Similar style (Aline) no straps just a button loop at the back.  Instead of the whole dress being lined, only the bodice is.  The benefit of the Shift dress is that there is less fabric used (so a little less expensive to make and buy), I can use my overlocker more, therefore they are quicker to make = less time = less expense for purchaser =savings.  Less hand sewing for poor mum which of course = less time = less expense etc etc...


Like to see?


This first one is for my Daughter.  I always try out patterns on my daughter to see if they are a good fit and how difficult they are to sew.

The Front

 

 

The Back

 

 

Button Loop

 

The pattern I have used is by www.5berries.com

 

Love to know what you think?

Take Care

Julia G

 

 

 

 

 

Where to Find Handmade...

There are a number of Handmade sites on the net.  I have made a list of some you may like to look at.  Most are Australian handmade sites, so you will know that you are helping a local business. 

• www.etsy.com
• www.madeit.com.au
• www.hand-made.com.au
• www.ozhandmade.com.au
• www.girljungle.com.au
• www.boyjungle.com.au
• www.handmadeemporium.com.au
• www.madebymumsonlinemarket.com.au
• www.gossamerdreams.com.au
• www.marliandmo.com.au



Happy Shopping!

Take Care

Julia G

Whats' Happening??

I have been pretty quiet on the computer this week.  As I'm trying to get ready for...

I'm re-thinking my stall setup as I don't think I'm utilising the space I have very well.  I am also in the process of making little shift dresses in funky corduroy fabric.  An alternative to the pinafores that I usually make.  I will put up a picture of the finished product next week.

Take Care

Julia G



When and Where

Finding the time and place to sew while working, looking after a nearly 3 year old and housework etc., can be hard work and impossible at times.  I know many handmade mums have this problem.  Some weeks no sewing is completed, other weeks it is the housework that suffers, especally when a market is coming up.

It was much easier when My Girl had an afternoon nap.  Now I juggle my sewing between my house and Mum's.  I can get more sewing done there, as Mum can help entertain My Girl while I sew.  The sewing machine is in the computer room so sometimes I let My Girl watch a few epidsodes of her fav shows on
http://www.abc.net.au/abcforkids/ while I sew.

Love to hear how other Handmade Mums juggle their business around their children and their busy life....



Take Care

Julia G