i lied

So I wasn't going to blog until I felt better...but I just had to show off these cute little skirts I've been SLAVING on for the past 2 weeks.
We draw names in our family for who gets who for Christmas (Yes I made everyone draw names back before HALLOWEEN so I could get a head start on gifting). Well we drew Ty's sister Kristin, brother-in-law Andrew and also my sister Heather. Well for the girls it was easy...(I can't post Kristin's in case she reads this...) but my younger sister will not see this because she doesn't even know about it (cross my fingers). I made her 3 skirts: observe:

 

 

I made the first and last using this pattern. Easy and done in like 10 mins. The other skirt, the really cute scalloped floral one took much more work. I made the pattern up by myself:) My first invisible zipper with a lining!! Wow. It wasn't enough just to make 3 skirts for her, no way. I put some detail work into them as well. I added sequins and beads to the knit dress:

and I embroidered the scalloped dress:

I don't know if those pics can really do justice for the hours I spent on the flowers and cherries on that dress:) Let's just say my hand work is getting pretty good!!!

I would've modeled these for you...but let's just say my little sister is littler in more ways than age!! I haven't been one to advocate sewing clothes, I mean sewing is great for home items and repairs, costumes and such, but I now know you CAN create cute WEARABLE items!

What do you think??

Lest I forget...I also made this cute little jumper for my niece:

 

I plan to pair it with some of these cuties:

Apple Apron for those who love pink

Boutique

Last week I participated in a home boutique and was able to make some good sales, but I also have quite a few things made not sold!!! Here are some of the items
Aprons:

Burp Cloths:

Diaper Bag Diaper Cases and Wipes Cases

Two More Aprons

Long Time: Aprons and Burp Cloths

I have been somewhat slow at posting these...mostly because I've been waiting for my design labels to come in the mail so that I could sew them on these purchases. I will post my design when I get them in (cross my fingers today so I can ship these.) Anyway, I have finished the winners aprons and also a couple other orders:

From top left to bottom right: Kristin's, ON SALE NOW, Val H's, Val R's, Nikki's, Kristin's.

These are part of the baby series and these are for a little BOY:) aren't they adorable? Burp cloths come 5 in a pack for $35 or $8 each. (I have one more set like this one now ON SALE) Email me if interested in these and more!!!

Elicia (Elyse) Handmade Apron

Per request, I made the Elicia into a full-size apron. You can order it as a full or a half.
Full: $25
Half: $20

O Doce Coração (The Sweetheart) Apron

Halter Tie
Tie in Back
Pocket in front
With Ruffles: $21
Without Ruffles: $18