Mulberry Pullover Fleece Hoodie

 I finished my third and last Kids Clothes Week garment! This is the Mulberry Tunic by Olga of Kid Approved. I made it into a pullover fleece hoodie without a closure. It's super soft and cozy and easy to get on and off. I'm so pleased with how quickly and nicely this came together.

 I folded over the front bodice pieces too much, so the front bodice pieces don't overlap as much as they are suppose to. This also means that the hood came right up to the edge of the front bodice pieces. This was totally my mistake and no fault with the pattern/instructions. But I still really like how it turned out!

Project details:

Pattern: Willow & Co. Mulberry Tunic

Size: 6

Fabrics: neon pink fleece, gray cotton for bias tape on hoodie/bodice seam

Modifications: no topstitching, no patch pocket, no buttons/snaps

 Today is the last day of Kids Clothes Week and I'm so happy I met my goal of finishing these three items.

Sunday picnic dress

 More Kids Clothes Week sewing. My second garment is complete. I had the pleasure of sewing up a new pattern by Suz of sewpony called the Sunday picnic dress. There are many options with the pattern and I decided to sew a sleeveless, collarless one without buttons. This dress includes some of my favorite details with little girl dresses: invisible zipper, pockets, and piping.

 I actually did iron the hem, it just looks like I didn't. The only change I would make with this dress is that I think it would look really nice with piping around the armholes and it would be something that would be easy to add. I had fun working with border fabric with this one and come to think of it, I think this is the first time I've ever used border fabric??

Project details:
Pattern: Sunday picnic dress (sizes 12 mo - 10 years)
Size: 6
Fabric: Michael Miller Confetti Border Pearlized in Blush
Notions: invisible zipper



Well things are looking really good for my KCW list. I had a goal of sewing up three garments. Two of the three are done so far and the third and last one is cut out. I'm working on a Mulberry Tunic which I hope to get done in the next few days. Back to sewing!

Floral Hide-and-Seek Dress with Striped Yoke

 Kids Clothes Week is here! My sewing list includes 3 garments. The first one is complete!

 My inspiration for this dress came from this pin.

Project details:
Pattern: Oliver + S Hide-and-Seek Dress view A
Size: 6
Modifications: eliminated the V-notch neckline
Fabrics:
Dress: Liberty of London Tana Lawn Poppyseed Dreams Teal
Yoke: gold striped quilting cotton I bought at SR Harris
Notions: 3 flower shaped mother of pearl buttons I bought at SR Harris



I am currently working on the Sunday picnic dress, a pattern designed by Suz of sewpony. After that it will be the Mulberry Tunic, designed by Olga of Kid Approved. Back to sewing I go!

Fall 14 Ideas House

 {This is not my house}  

Welcome to a little photo tour of the Bachman's Fall 14 Ideas House. If you enjoy all things related to Autumn, then this one’s for you!

Are you interested in 'visiting' some of the previous Ideas Houses? If so, these are just a click away: Spring 14, Holiday 13, Fall 13, Spring 13, Holiday 12, Fall 12, Spring 12, Holiday 11, Summer 11, Spring 11, Holiday 10, Summer 10, and Spring 10.

 Outside, clothing rack as lantern hanger

 In the front porch

 Chalkboard decals on mugs as place cards

 In the living room

 Stacked wood, votive candles, and mosaic bowls as fire place decor

 In the kitchen, vintage bookshelf used as kitchen organizers

 Colander and pot rack turned into a light fixture

 In the bathroom, river cane, peasant feathers, and pine cones as window decor

 In the walk-in closet, window shutter used as sunglass holder

 Breadboards and nails used as necklace holders

 In the tablescapes room, at the book club table, books as placemats, silverware wrapped with book pages

 Belts as curtain tie-backs

 In the garage, autumn wedding

 White pumpkin used as place card

 Birdcage as greeting card holder

 Windows and screens as photo holders

 I'll leave you with my favorite photo

What was your favorite part?

PS I hope you get a chance to visit this Fall 2014 Ideas House (there are so many more ideas to see than are in these photos) it is open September 11 - October 5, 2014. The Holiday 14 Ideas House is planned for November 6 - December 14, 2014.