Happy New Year and hope all is well thus far!
2011 ended with great accomplishments creatively (and, personally)!
I love making/giving (and, receiving) handmade gifts! For my family in Chicago, I purchased fleece to make throws. For my niece and youngest nephew, I added binding (cotton and microsuede fabrics) to the edge of their throws.
For my dad, I used a solid blue cut of fleece and a cut of flannel shirting fabric for the backing. No binding, I "quick-turned" the edge!
For my sister's throw, I simply fringed the edge using pinking shears. It turned out lovely! And, for my eldest nephew's throw (not shown), I fringed the edges of his solid blue fleece using regular shears.
They all are enjoying their throws!
In between Christmas sewing, I purchased flannel and cotton remnants from
JoAnn's to make boxers for my son. When my two youngest daughters knew I was sewing boxers; they wanted boxers, too!
I found a really nice cut of pink flannel with black silhouette print of ladies on them in the remnant bin and made a pair for the 2nd oldest daughter...she loved them! NOTE: if you are going to shop from the remnant bins, make sure that you have at least 26" or more of fabric; or just purchase 7/8 yard of your fabric choice!
It's a really simple and free pattern on Burdastyle;
Michael Boxers pattern! I am still sewing boxers! Valentine's Day is fast approaching! A nice present for your hubby!
Since I was on a flannel "thing" AND my brother and his wife had their first baby, I have been sewing cloth diapers! There is a great and free pattern,
Rita's Rump Pocket! I found her instructions to be very easy to follow and they were pretty quick to make.
I will be making inserts for these diapers using the microcloths (?) that you use to dry your car. You can purchase a pack at Wal-Mart (Automotive section) cheap! When sewing with this pattern, I suggest sewing the channel for the elastic. It looks better and it snugs the legs better - no leakage! I will be making more of these throughout the year to donate!
Until next time....HAPPY SEWING/CREATING!
