A little sewing.

Last weekend, I got the motivation to pick up a few projects that have been waiting to be sewn.  Sadly I do not have pictures to share of all the completed projects.

The first one up was Lisa’s birthday gift.  I have had it cut out now for about 2 months, but never had the energy to sew.  I was quite please how the handmade bias tape worked.  I was worried I was not going to have enough, but I even had some left over!  I think I will use it as a little embellishment for some bibs. While I will say, I like making my own bias tape, I still have some practicing to do before I will sign off on pre-made tape.  It’s a little harder to make sure you get the underside sewn together and it’s not as “crisp”.  I did not take a good picture of the apron before giving it to Lisa, so maybe Lisa will share a picture wit you. 

Another project I have had cut out for a while now is a pocket bib made from oilcloth.  All I had to do was sew the bias tape around it, add the snaps, and attach the pocket to it.  Hard to believe it will “big” enough for a little one.  The neck opening looks so small. 

A few weeks ago Heirloom Forever was having their summer sale, and I picked up almost a yard of white with lime green polka dots (that really soft fabric, you know the one that is fluffy, but I cannot think of the name right now) to make a small blanket out of it for the baby.  My first time using blanket binding and it was a little challenging.  I still need practice with it as well.  Overall it turned out to be a nice simple blanket.  I don’t think the baby will notice if it’s the neatest sewing.

I still have several more projects to start and complete before the end of the year.  I really need to just sit down and make myself do them!  Before long, I’ll be starting on a stocking (don’t worry, I’m not worried about having it done before this year.  Even if the little one is born before Christmas, I don’t think I’m going to worry about it.  I’ll let next year be it’s first Christmas (so I say now.).