Hoodies for the fam

In true housewife fashion I have sewed a series of hoodies for my nuclear family. I even made a couple for my boy's kinder teachers!

I used an old Kwik Sew 2275 pattern I found at the op-shop. I have quite a collection of kids 'leisure wear' patterns as they are ALWAYS in op-shops for 50c and in perfect condition. Clearly, I am not the only one with a penchant for daggy tracksuit sewing patterns.

My husband scored a jumper made from Simplicity 1261. I really must make a matching set for all of us to wear on Christmas day. Ears included.

I used novelty fleece from Spotlight. It's held up pretty well, I have to say. And they had some cool prints this year.

Still haven't made one for myself, but don't worry, I have been embarking on plenty of selfish sewing. Right now I'm just finishing up Deer and Doe's Fumeterre skirt. And let me tell you, it's a winner.

Stay tuned...

Monochrome maxi

There's nothing quite like a bout of gastro combined with PMS to slow down a ladie's sewing/blogging mojo. Yet here I am, looking rather pleased with myself and my latest maxi make: the Ama cowl neck frock by Named.

I bought this pattern entirely on impulse from Sew Squirrel because it was on sale and then I left it sitting on my shelf for months because I had some kind of fear that it would be difficult and ill-fitting. Turns out I was totally overreacting: this was a breeze to sew, even with this somewhat shifty rayon I recently bought from Spotlight. 

I absolutely love the cowl neck and how cute is the back? I used a piece of silver pleather, also from Spotlight, for the contrast panel. Just in case you were wondering, it's fine to shove this pleather in the washing machine. I can be brutal with my garments, and hey, you would never, ever know...

I have a feeling my summer wardrobe is going to be all about jumpuits and maxis.

Don't say I didn't warn you.