I sewed this newborn gown for my own baby, one of just a few things I sewed for him. These photos are of him on his ginkgo leaf playmat, another item I sewed for him. However, once his sleeping gets more regular, I intend to sew much more! You can get the free Celebrating Baby […]
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DIY: Charlie Caftan by Closet Core Patterns for Minerva*
This is the second Charlie Caftan that I sewed for Tomiko, and third overall. I was gifted 3 m of this rayon-linen fabric in a colourful digital print from Minerva. I initially wanted to sew myself another McCall’s M7920. However, I got pregnant and didn’t want to sew anything for myself since I couldn’t be […]
DIY: Ginkgo Leaf Quilted Playmat for Minerva*
I received 2 m of this beautiful turmeric-coloured cotton poplin from Minerva. Since I’m pregnant with my first baby, due in February, I decided to make a ginkgo leaf quilted playmat. To read the full blog post on how I made this ginkgo leaf quilted playmat, head over to the Minerva blog. I am excited to […]
DIY: Simplicity S1316 Rayon Challis Top
Simplicity S1316 was my last sewing project last year. I cut it out and sewed it about halfway, then I lost my sewjo over the winter. During lockdown this spring, I finally found time to finish it! Simplicity S1316 is a top with separate patterns for B, C, and D cup sizes with neckline, sleeve and […]
McCall’s M7981 Linen-Rayon Button Front Skirt
I bought the McCall’s M7981 pattern last year during a sale. I had recently gotten a Singer buttonhole attachment for my machine and wanted to sew everything with buttons! The M7981 pattern is for unlined skirts with length variations that have front band and pockets. The skirts from Views A and B have gathers and side […]