Reversible Retro Dress

Irresistably cute is this Reversible Jumper with round retro collar. Very versatile, two beautiful dresses in one and could be worn on its own or over jeans. One side comes with a huge pocket while the other side retro belt details. Pattern by famed fabric designer Sandi Henderson.

Here's my one-year old princess donning side B on New Years Day 2010.

And side A on a sunny day in Feb 2010. Oh how she has grown. The next time she should be wearing this dress as a top with jeans:) That's how versatile it is.

Designer Fabric (Side A):
1) Tanya Whelan's Picnic Damask in Pink

Designer Fabric (Side B) :
1) Sandi Henderson's Farmers Market Dahlia
2) Sandi Henderson's Ginger Blossom Bouquet Toss in Blush
3) Sandi Henderson's Ginger Blossom Vintage Dots Breeze

This was such a fun dress to make that I couldn't stop at one! Here're more photos of variations made and I will update the list where possible.

Ruffle Blouse

Vintage patterns I saw are filled with ruffle sleeves. So retro, so simple and yet, so now. I couldn't resist making this easy to wear ruffle blouse. Comes with two side pockets.

This piece is made of the same designer fabric as the Yo-yo dress below. Perfect for mum and baby to stroll in the park or for that perfect studio picture!

Yo-Yo Dress

Yo-Yo Dress
Designer Fabric:
1. Patty Young's Mod Blooms in Earth
2. Anna Maria Horner's Cathedral in Peony

Echino Scooter Playpants

I am in love with the designer fabric by echino and couldn't resist making my son a playset with the scooter fabric in two different colour prints. While I'm still working on the top, my son has already started wearing the scooter playpants with the elephant t-shirt I made him. Such a sweet boy!

Vintage Vroom!

Boys will be boys!

My son loves all modes of transportation especially cars, trucks and trains. As he adored the elephant top (below) I made, I've been motivated to sew him more clothings. My latest creation is this vintage car outfit. I drew the sewing pattern myself and found this really cute vintage car designer fabric at Spotlight which was on sale for $8 per metre. I used a contrasting fabric for the trimmings and cute little pocket. 3D cars were then sewn on a white tee for the top. Can't wait to see him in it!

PORTABELLOPIXIE GRACIE TIERED SKIRT!

Okay, so I'm officially overdue...this being the second day past my expected due date (EDD). Nonetheless, I'm making the best of the time I've before I pop. I've made my first skirt in half a day and it turned out much more beautiful than I've imagined!

I used Sandi Henderson's Portabellopixie Gracie pattern for the skirt and for the fabric, I've chosen Dots in fuchsia from Tanya Whelan's Ava Rose collection for the waist, Dahlia in spring from Sandi Henderson's Farmer's Market collection for the top tier, Michael Miller's Dandy Damask in passion for the middle tier and Ticking Stripes in Fuchsia from Ava Rose collection for the bottom tier.

The pattern is very easy to follow even for a beginner like me and the results stunning! What's more, it includes sizes from 6-12 months all the way to 8 years! Oh! And did I mention there were 3 other lovely patterns (a jumper, a dress and a top) included as well? Can't wait to try them too!

Close up of the irresistible fabric!

ELEPHANT!!

Elephant tee (Girl)

Elephant tee (Boy)

"Elephant....elephant", perhaps it's the infectious song from Barney or my son's constant repetition of it, the creature has definitely inspired me to decorate these two plain white tees into adorable outfits adorned with felt, fabric & buttons. I drew two patterns, one for the adult elephant and one for the baby elephant and cut them from felt. The felt clouds and the fabric elephants' ears were cut freehand. I then machine sewn the elephants on the tees and hand stitched everything else. Love the button selection as they lend a retro feel to the tees. I am so tempted to make an adult version for myself!