Just a few things I've sewn up recently.
An apron for my mom for her birthday.  I used this great tutorial from the Dating Divas.  I really need to make one for myself.

 

This little pillow was made to match the Pezzy baby quilt I made here.

On the back I used a zipper closure but its hidden by a flap.  I used this tutorial by Svetlana of s.o.t.a.k handmade.  This tutorial is seriously life changing!  Never again will I do a lazy envelope back closure.  I love having such a clean finish.

 

And lastly, a few pouches for my etsy shop.



The prints are Vivie Sprinkle in Aqua, Vivie Bloom in Citrus and Vivie Bloom in Blush, from the Larkspur Collection by Alexander Henry Fabrics purchased from Fresh Modern Fabric.  The bottom fabric is Essex Yarn Dyed in Flax from Robert Kaufman purchased from Stash Modern Fabric.  I love using that linen blend.  Thank you for stopping by!

Happy sewing,
Melissa

 

Hospital Maternity Gown and a Pezzy baby quilt

 

Happy New Year everyone!  I hope your year has gotten off to a great start.  I have been a busy bee lately. Lots of sewing has been done in January.  First off, my best friend is expecting a baby boy soon.  As requested I made her a hospital gown so she would look fabulous in those first moment photos.  I used a free pattern found at Lazy Girl Designs here.  Its a great pattern, very easy to follow, and makes a great gift.  Some changes I made were rounding out the neckline and using snaps at the shoulders.

Of course I had to make her a baby quilt.  I found this awesome tutorial at the Moda Bakeshop by Alyssa of Pile O' Fabric.  I had seen the quilt a while ago and loved it, and so this was the perfect opportunity to make one myself. 

I usually like to finish a quilt with hand stitched binding but I did not have the time to do it on this one.  Kelly's video (of Kelby Sews) on using invisible thread to finish the binding was super helpful.  At first I had some issues getting the thread on the bobbin, but after that was done it was smooth sailing.  Normally, I don't like the way my machine sewn binding looks, but this technique is one I will use again in the future.

The great thing about this quilt is the size, it will definitely be able to be used on a toddler bed instead of just as a baby quilt.  I'm so happy she liked my gifts.  I really enjoy making handmade gifts instead of just going to a store and buying something off a shelf.  She liked the quilt so much she requested a matching pillow which is in the works now. 

 

Thanks for reading!

 

Melissa