SEWING FOR PLEASURE!

Sewing has been a chore for me...until now. Not because I didn't enjoy creating stuff. I did and I do. But, my creative outlets have always been oil painting, scrapbooking or even baking...never sewing...until now. Somehow, knowing that I was going to have a baby girl changed my perception and I have been so inspired by the talented artisans on etsy that I've actually started sewing or hand stitching...I've not invested in the sewing machine...yet!


First, I bought Bond baby singlets (6 to 12 months) from Australia and sewn colourful yo-yos and buttons onto them. Here's an example of the one in Lavendar.




And I've just finished stitching a really pretty pair of felt booties (newborn to 3 months size). Adorable aren't they? The free pattern is available at http://www.heatherbaileydesign.com/Booties.html so you can give it a try as well!






It's a fabulous feeling creating something from scratch for your princess!

DIY PERSONALISED ONESIES

Iron-ons are really easy to use and absolutely fun for creating unique pieces for your baby. This is especially so if you can't sew, like me. These are a couple of pieces I personalised for my baby last Friday. All you need is some plain onesies, iron-ons (which you can easily purchase from Art Friend or Spotlight) and some creativity.

Here's a plain black onesie, now with golden embellishment.

And the common white onesie made unique with colourful letters and details.

My husband actually thought these were new handmade stuff I bought from the US!

I have so many new ideas and have been so inspired by handmade clothes that I shall learn how to sew and get myself a sewing machine one day. Create, create, create. Perhaps, one day I will be giving away some of my happy creations, just like Grosgrain. Spread some happiness around!

GROSGRAIN

I chanced upon Grosgrain, an impressive and inspirational blog by a mum of 2 lovely girls in the US. I'm totally in awe of all the lovely dresses she has made for her kids and even more thrilled that she is also giving them away on a bi-weekly basis! These include unbelievable costumes and beautiful casual dresses. Check them out at http://grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.com/ and be totally inspired! I know I am!!