sewing skirts

Still busy getting ready for two markets this weekend. 

The first one is on Friday in Neerlandia from 5-9pm, and the second is Weestock in Edmonton from 10-4.

I have dresses and button up shirts, and I thought I would add some little skirts to the loot.  I have skirts in sizes 2-4 already, but none in tiny sizes. 

Lucky for me, I have a little girl and so I can easily size the waistband on these by laying them over a onesie. 

I made some pleated denim skirts with a stretchy knit waistband.

Then I tried the same method but with a knit bottom as well.

Here it is with a 0-3m onesie snugly inside. 

Such a small skirt has no choice but to be cute!

The printed knit is a recycled tee shirt.  Printed knits are hard to find around here and I can order them online, but then shipping ridiculously high because of the weight.

We're also bringing the mini back! 

I made this little skirt without any sort of pattern.  All I knew was that I wanted a little denim mini for D and it had to have a flat front and elastic in the back.  She still has a diaper butt, so the back goes flat-ish when she is wearing it.

She wore it all morning over her pants, so it is a little wrinkled.  

But who cares!  She loves it!

a new month

It's April already! 

This is the month my little girl turns 2. 

It seems like she is already 2 though as she can say lots of words and even make sentences.  She can almost say her prayer by herself too!

It is also the month of markets for me.  I will be at the Spring Market in my hometown Neerlandia on April 20th and then at Weestock all day on the 21st.  Hopefully it will be busy, and even if it isn't busy for selling, at least busy for visiting other vendors and chatting.  

I have also received my Covert Robin swap.  Last week the mail lady came to my door and asked me to sign for a box.  I was only too happy to do so and then even happier when I opened the box!

I won't show you everything, just a little peek as I will be having my swapper guest post here sometime this month with everything she made and sent.  

Squares, perfectly cut and just right for hexies!

I had a bit of a disappointing swap earlier and so this was such a wonderful surprise.  

I guess that is the risk of swapping with people you don't know - are they going to put the effort in and make something just for me, or are they going to do a fast last minute job and make something I could have made without thinking.

I sure hope people see me as a person who puts thought into what I make.  I always check my partner's blog, Flickr, and Pinterest to see what kind of things they might like, what colours they like, patterns, etc.  Then I read their about page (which I should really have) and see if I can make something they will use.  

Good swapping takes a bit of effort and imagination, and I sure hope I do good at it.  

My partner for the Covert Robin swap did.

i should be sewing

Really, I should be sewing rather than blogging. I've made a bunch of dresses for my upcoming markets, but I still have to make boys button ups. 

I've made two already for a custom order, but none for markets.  

My husband keeps asking me when I'm going to sew the shirts.  He seems more concerned about me being on the ball than I am!

Here is another style of dress I am making more of for spring.  

 

Cute little flutter sleeve dresses.

I also finished up my Covert Robin swap this morning.  Now I simply have to package it up with a little note and send it off to its secret destination.  

Sure hope you like bright cheery colours partner!

new stock

I've been absent. 

That's because I've been sewing. Getting ready for TWO markets now! 

One right after the other, so I have some serious stocking up to do. 

I am adding some new items to my stock as well.

Boys button up shirts.

And a new dress style, perfect for summer. 

Pattern is the Hannah Dress from Yeppar on Etsy

Off to make some more now!