mum reminded me pretty late that we were meant to have brand new jammies for chu-xi (new year eve). for good luck and stuff. so i decided to man up and sew up some pajamas pants. i would have loved to have a matching top but my sewing skill are not quite THERE yet.
with 2 meters of each fabric, i used exisiting home lounge-wear as a template and made super basic drawstring pants. the construction was super easy. but its my first time so it took a little less than 2 hours for each piece. good news was, it left me enough fabric (and time) to put together something cute for musashi too.
i like how all three pieces came together easily yet not compromising on each other' style. (daniel would not wear pink pjs. true story.)
matchy matchy with daddy, all many with his bow-tie!
his vest is reversible. the under side goes with my fabric ( you can see a peek of it) with blossoms on the collar. so he can embrace his feminine side. and be like his mummy. just sayin'!
with little scraps, i also hand sewed up a little headpiece.
and in a hurry (because we thought new year was a few days later..) we pulled together a "photo backdrop" in our guest bedroom with makeshift reflector things, flash things and tripods.. how very DIY of everyone!! the little baby got a little tired of the attention, flashes & mucking around (can you tell from his face?). all he wanted was to stare adoringly into our eyes. hence this shot. oh well! at least we caught a few good ones earlier.
the jammies went through the wash and came out even softer than ever! and daniel, who is a general fusspot, has been wearing them each time they're dry. yayy :) i think im gonna pick up more fun fabric so i can whisk up a few more jammies in my free time! :)
with 2 meters of each fabric, i used exisiting home lounge-wear as a template and made super basic drawstring pants. the construction was super easy. but its my first time so it took a little less than 2 hours for each piece. good news was, it left me enough fabric (and time) to put together something cute for musashi too.
i like how all three pieces came together easily yet not compromising on each other' style. (daniel would not wear pink pjs. true story.)
matchy matchy with daddy, all many with his bow-tie!
his vest is reversible. the under side goes with my fabric ( you can see a peek of it) with blossoms on the collar. so he can embrace his feminine side. and be like his mummy. just sayin'!
with little scraps, i also hand sewed up a little headpiece.
and in a hurry (because we thought new year was a few days later..) we pulled together a "photo backdrop" in our guest bedroom with makeshift reflector things, flash things and tripods.. how very DIY of everyone!! the little baby got a little tired of the attention, flashes & mucking around (can you tell from his face?). all he wanted was to stare adoringly into our eyes. hence this shot. oh well! at least we caught a few good ones earlier.
the jammies went through the wash and came out even softer than ever! and daniel, who is a general fusspot, has been wearing them each time they're dry. yayy :) i think im gonna pick up more fun fabric so i can whisk up a few more jammies in my free time! :)
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p.s. 2 hours each jammy pants. i guess thats why setting up shop might be more work than i expected..
i spose you need to work up a pile of stuff first?
the hairpiece is quite simple! think the magic is in the fabric. im very into my greys and yellows these days!
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with a pinch for time, i was just thinking which ones i should make if i wanted to set up shop. i guess you gave me an answer! :)
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i try. im still a beginner sewer and still make so many mistakes! :) but learning! hows the sewing machine treating you?
you can try people's park! they have cute fabric and slightly cheaper than spot-light!! :) or arab street!! those were my favorites!
you have sewing classes??? sheeze im so jealous. i can't take classes her cos i don't speak their language!
ya, everyone says people park but i've check its only a slight difference compared to Spotlight. i guess i haven found the real "gem" shop yet.
do post lots of your work! i think they are very inspiring! can't wait for your shop as well! :p
yeah i totally figured sewing out myself. given that i've just started in october and im sewing basic things without much trouble, its not too hard!
we can exchange tips!
i like people's park cos i like tulle and shimmery fabrics (costume appropriate ones) which spot light does well but limited in colours. let me know when you find a GEM! the other way to go is to go thrifting and refashion clothes.
p.s. buying vintage bedsheets yields A LOT of fabric for very cheap!
i have till this weekend to decide if my crafts are ready for sale. im still shy about it! :)
ready for the next challenge - hai! :)
if i don't get my act together in time, do let me know if i can custom make you anything. i'll try so you can get it in july! :)
P.s June :p talk to you soon - will email or whatsapp.
p.s. im printing the twig and thistle tags for daniel! even if he doesn't eat fruit! :)
these are far easier & more interesting than some of the other sewing work he has requested like a lens pouch, and all sorts of random bits and bobs! :)
I definately am a fan of ur crafts.
I wanna learn!!!
its super simple. im sure when you get your hands on a machine & fabric, it will come naturally!
wow! you must share pictures of your work too! then we can work to perfect our stitching together!! :) im sure yours are awesome.
its true that making your own clothes works out costing more than retail stores! which is ridiculous but i guess its also the satisfaction of wearing your own threads! :)