tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37803735270383187382024-03-19T14:43:18.420+11:00Spot of ColourSharing my creative sewing projects and ideas as I venture into the world of craft and sewing :)Spot of Colourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02456532960280257686noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3780373527038318738.post-92008883148803189782014-02-12T15:15:00.000+11:002014-02-12T15:15:06.391+11:00NEW BLOG! Out with the old, In with the new
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The time has come to make some changes. Seeing as I’m no longer doing
business under the “Spot of Colour” name, and that I’ve become a bit fed up
with using Blogger, I’ve decided to relocate my blog to <a href="http://madebyrach.wordpress.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://madebyrach.wordpress.com/</span></a>. I’m
already much more impressed with the aesthetics of it, and I’m going to make a
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Onto more exciting things - my wonderful new skirt that I made! <br />
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I stumbled across some polka dot material in my local Spotlight store a few months ago and I knew I just had to have it (for anyone that has been observing my fashion style lately, you'll know that I'm becoming a sucker for anything with polka dots!). So while I was in Spotlight, I decided I would look for a pattern to suit what I envisioned for the polka dots in my head. As luck would have it, I came across something perfect (how often does that happen??) and, even luckier, it was on special. Brilliant!<br />
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I used <a href="http://butterick.mccall.com/b5613-products-13754.php?page_id=367" target="_blank">Butterick's B5613 Misses Skirt and Sash Pattern</a>, using the version C skirt, but adding pockets (from version A) and also added lining. I'm usually an Australian size 12 and my measurements fitted within the size 18 of the pattern; I hesitated with this at first but went ahead with the size 18, half expecting to have to alter it. It fit perfectly! As in, I don't think I own a store bought skirt that fits me as well as this one, and it is really very flattering. <br />
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I very much recommend this pattern, though don't be too fooled by the "fast and easy" description on the pattern front. Though I had no problems with it, you will need to be able to sew pleats, a zipper, and some handsewing, so I wouldn't recommend this for a beginner unless you'll be receiving some guidance from someone more experienced. <div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript">
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I actually planned to make two denim skirts from the start, just one a bit "fancier" than the other. I drafted my own pattern from an existing denim skirt that I own - I've actually used this skirt as a pattern previously for a couple of other skirts, so this time I made up some proper pattern pieces so that it makes it a lot easier in the future. <br />
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This skirt is just a simple A-line skirt, with a zipper fastening at the back, but I love it and can wear it with so much. The only problem that I discovered afterwards is that it's really bad for static - it clings and bunches something shocking if I'm wearing tights or leggings underneath - so I really should have lined it. <br />
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I was inspired by <a href="http://feelincrafty.wordpress.com/2012/10/01/sew-ready-to-play-backgammon-with-the-long-thread/" target="_blank">Feelin Crafty's Backgammon Skirt Tutorial</a> to make this. The tutorial was for a child's skirt, so I just used my existing skirt pattern and used her pattern pieces for the triangles. I learnt a huge lesson with this one: it's very important to cut out your pieces accurately! I cut out most of these triangle pieces while watching a movie, and I must have been distracted because when I sewed them all together, it looked shocking. I had to unpick it all and trim the triangle pieces down to the exact right shape, and then started over again. It was worth it, but boy was I glad to be finished this one. <br />
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I did learn from my previous skirt though, and lined the border with anti-static lining - success! No bunching or clinginess from this skirt, so I think this will be my winter denim skirt that I wear with thick tights/leggings and boots. And in Melbourne, that usually becomes my staple outfit for at least 6 months of the year. <div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript">
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I'm really excited to share this project with you!<br />
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I made this bag for my Mum's birthday and I actually really enjoyed making it, and it turned out perfectly. I used <a href="http://imaginegnats.blogspot.com.au/2011/10/madeliene-tutorial.html" target="_blank">Imagine Gnat's</a> Madeleine Bag Tutorial, which included not only free printable pattern pieces, but really easy to follow instructions. I'd never inserted a magnetic closure, or a zipper pocket, but I breezed through both stages with her amazing mini tutorials. <br />
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I used Joel Dewberry's <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71590475/aviary-2-joel-dewberry-fabric-4-half?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">Aviary Fabric</a> in the purple and green. Imagine Gnat actually uses Aviary fabric in her tutorial as well, and I loved it so much that I thought I would go with something similar. I'm so glad I did. <br />
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Mum loved it, which made it all worthwhile! <br />
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I already have some fabric ordered to make myself one (yes, I loved making it that much!) so keep a lookout for a Madeleine Bag 2.0. <br />
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One of my brothers lives overseas with his wife and two children, and recently my Sister in Law took a trip out to Australia with the kids. I discovered that they were in need of some new clothes so I eagerly raided my fabric stash and whipped up some clothes for them! <br />
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These pajama shorts are for my gorgeous nephew. I was lucky enough to have just enough of this Robot fabric in my stash. I made these using this <a href="http://mycottoncreations.blogspot.com.au/p/pajama-pants-tutorial.html" target="_blank">Pajama Pants Tutorial</a> and a pair of another one of my nephew's old pajama pants as a template. <br />
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This is just a simple jersey knit skirt with a stretchy waistband, and a cord tie on the inside to make it a bit more adjustable.<br />
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This is my favourite! I had *just* enough denim fabric leftover from my denim skirts that I'd made (yet to be blogged about - sorry) to make this skirt. It has an adjustable waist, and the flower applique I bought from my local Spotlight store and was a simple iron on motif. <br />
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So it just goes to show how much can be made with just those fabric remnants you've been hanging onto, doesn't it. <br />
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I set about finding a free pattern for an ideal paint smock, and found this <a href="http://dontlooknow.typepad.com/dont_look_now/2008/09/kids-art-smock-pattern.html&pin=116319602846679231" target="_blank">Kid's Art Smock Pattern</a> from Don't Look Now!'s Blog. It not only has a free pattern, but a step-by-step tutorial that is very easy to follow. <br />
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The fabric that I used was <a href="http://www.robertkaufman.com/prints/robot_factory/" target="_blank">Robert Kaufman's Robot Factory</a> - this was the one that Master T picked from some of my favourites, and I'm glad he did as I just love it! <br />
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And lastly, my husband (Graphic Designer/Signwriter) came up with the idea of printing the name onto iron-on vinyl. I don't think his teacher will have any trouble seeing that!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript">
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I decided to cut the top part - from just below the bust - and to use a black tee to make it into a knee length dress. Here it is (sorry, I didn't take a before photo of the top in it's original form):<br />
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I also lined the skirt part as it was see through, and it actually makes it sit even better with the extra weight. It's so comfortable, and I'm happy with how it worked out. I had been a bit concerned that it wouldn't have much shape to it, but I think it looks fine. I love the fact that I can just switch the belt and accessories to give it a completely different look too. <br />
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The backing material is chenille, and is oh so soft. The co-ordinating fabric is cotton, and I also want to play around with some cute flannel material with the next batch that I make. <br />
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I've got to say, they look even cuter than what I even thought they would. I can't wait to make some more next year to add to my Etsy shop. <br />
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I'd been mentioning different tutorial projects online here and there, but realised that it might be handy to have a whole heap of sewing tutorials in one easy place to give her ideas of future projects, and to see just how easy some projects really are! <br />
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So - with immense help of my <a href="http://pinterest.com/spotofcolour/" target="_blank">Pinterest page</a> - I prepared a quite large document (from memory, I think it was about 250 pages!!) containing all of my favourite sewing tutorials that I thought would be useful. I set up a folder with various sections, including some blank sections for her to fill up later, and also a couple of expandable plastic sleeves to store paper patterns, and also picture inspiration from magazines etc for ideas of future projects (something I started doing a little while back, and it's been quite useful). I realised that it wouldn't be practical to print off all of the tutorials to store in the folder, so I selected one from each category to print, and saved the whole document to a CD that could be stored in the front of the folder. <br />
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Here it is:<br />
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I also bought a voucher from Fabric.com to go towards fabric for her next project, and my lovely husband made up a very realistic gift card for me, as I just received the voucher in email form. <br />
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She seemed to really like it, and I'm sure she'll have fun skimming through all of the tutorials in there. I'm looking forward to seeing what she makes in the New Year!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript">
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Seriously though, I'm loving that I can make clothing that suits my new and improved body shape a little better, so I'm digging out some tutorials that I've been wanting to try out. <br />
I've had some pink and brown striped jersey knit fabric for a little while and decided to make <a href="http://icandyhandmade.blogspot.com.au/2012/04/tutorial-hopscotch-skirt.html" target="_blank">The Hopscotch Skirt</a> using iCandy's tutorial. If you haven't checked out her wonderful tutorials, then definitely take a look. I changed it around slightly as I wasn't a huge fan of the checkerboard look, but otherwise followed the tutorial exactly - and it was so easy. <br />
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I love the sash tie on the front, it just adds a bit more cuteness to it. <br />
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All three dresses are Size 1, and these are the only ones I plan on making. At least for now and in that fabric, as it's fabric I just picked up a few months ago not knowing what I was going to use it for!<br />
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My little model helped me out again - luckily she's a small two year old and the dresses fitted her still. <br />
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Aren't they just so cute? And perfect for those cold winter months. <div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript">
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I made these corduroy skirts recently, and the other day had a photoshoot with my cute little model.<br />
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I've got to say, I love it when I've finished making something and it ends up looking even more cute on a little person than I even envisaged. <br />
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I have added these skirts to my Etsy Shop so they are available for purchase now - they are sizes 2-3 (they have an adjustable waist), but I will also do custom orders.<br />
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A while back, I <a href="http://pinterest.com/spotofcolour/" target="_blank">pinned</a> this <a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/2011/09/20/fabric-coffee-sleeve-tutorial/" target="_blank">Coffee Cozy Tutorial</a>. The thing is though, I’m not a coffee drinker but it looked so cute that I wanted to make one, but had to find a reason ... !<br />
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Fast forward a few months, and I found my reason. Once a week my husband and I sit down with some vanilla ice cream with milo on top (is there anything better?!) and watch one of our favourite TV shows. We have it in small ramekin bowls (portion control) <em>but</em>, being a particularly slow eater, I find that my hand gets way too cold. <br />
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Cue the Ice Cream Cozy!<br />
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I altered the pattern slightly to fit the ramekin, but otherwise followed the tutorial completely. It was a great project for using up some scraps, and I love how it turned out. And, of course, finishing it meant having to try it out, right?! <br />
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But in the meantime, I am a bit excited about this one. <br />
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I picked up some woollen plaid material a little while ago from my local Spotlight store, with the plan of making a nice, warm winter skirt. I had an image in my head, but wasn't sure whether to go with a pattern or just wing it. After much hesitation, I decided to go without a pattern and, using an existing skirt to get the sizing right, I took the scary step of cutting out my fabric.<br />
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I cut in on the bias as I knew it would fall a bit nicer, and I much prefered the diagonal plaid pattern. I also decided to use a zipper for a side fastening, and an overlocked edge finish for the hem. The wool fabric is pretty thick, so I tried to take that into consideration while designing it so that I wouldn't end up with bulky hems etc that wouldn't fit under my sewing foot on my machine! <br />
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I was a little surprised that it ended up fitting so well, and it is really comfortable and warm to wear - which is great for the icy Melbourne weather at the moment. <br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The fit is perfect, to my utter relief (I haven’t been as lucky with other patterns recently) and it is very flattering and comfortable. And pretty <span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I used three black t-shirts for this (sorry, I didn’t think to take before photos!): two of the t-shirts were used for the main body of the skirt, and the third (which was an old t-shirt I wasn’t that keen on anyway) I used for the skirt band – I prefer a stretchy band to just using elastic. </span> </span><br />
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It didn’t take long at all, and the best thing was that I didn’t have to hem it, as I just used the existing hemmed edges of the t-shirts! <br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So, this time I decided to do the proper thing of making a practice skirt out of some old fabric that I couldn’t use for anything else. I used an existing skirt to make up a pattern, and it ended up working out even better than what I’d expected, no alterations needed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I finished my skirt the other night and wore it the next day, and LOVED it. The only thing I may need to address is that the D Rings don’t offer quite enough support for my peace of mind (they’re not bad, but I like to be 100% sure with wrap skirts!). I’m going to make another skirt with some gorgeous woollen plaid material, so I will do a “Plaid Wrap Skirt 2.0” and make the fastening more secure. </span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript">
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I agonised over the fabric choice in <a href="http://www.patchworkwithgailb.com/" target="_blank">my favourite fabric shop</a> for a little while, but I am really happy with it (don't you just love the retro bikes!).<br />
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I also made this for my 5 year old neice (a request from Nana):<br />
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And, not wanting to leave out the remaining sister, I made her this purse together with my first lot of fabric covered buttons (I'm addicted to making these buttons now ... ):<br />
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It's amazing what you can get done on a wet and gloomy <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anzac_Day" target="_blank">ANZAC Day</a> public holiday.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">For those of you who haven't yet heard of </span><a href="http://www.spoonflower.com/welcome" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Spoonflower</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">, it's a company that prints your own designs and images onto a range of different fabrics. It can all be done online, and ours arrived from when we submmitted our design (from America to Australia) in just over 3 weeks. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The prices are quite good for what you're getting, I actually worked out that it was actually cheaper than some cool fabric (you will see this in a few weeks ... ) I picked up here in Melbourne. You can also submit your designs for others to buy, and you get commission on any that are bought, which is definitely something I'm encouraging my graphic design husband to do! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">OK, now that I'm done "selling" it to you, I will show off our fabric:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We set it up in a way that we can cut it up and use them as embellishments, and the circles for fabric covered buttons. So keep an eye out for future Etsy items that will feature these cute little guys. </span><br />
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</div>The best thing about doing this was that I had everything I needed right there in my sewing room. The fabric was from my (very overflowing) scraps tub; the ribbon was leftover from another project; and the pot pourri and scented oils were from a project I was going to do a year or two ago, that just didn't happen! <br />
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Being a Librarian, and also keen to make things, I jumped at the chance! The other great thing is that the Kindergarten Teacher had suggested I make up a flyer in case any other Mum's were interested in having one made for their child as well.<br />
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Well, after having a bit of a think about what would look really cute, and also be practical for the many Library visits, I came up with this:<br />
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Tyson had requested "Blue with spots" and also to have the Dinosaur (as you'll see from the picture below, we took the liberty of changing Dudley the Dinosaur to Blue for this special occasion). <br />
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Dudley the Dinosaur is one of Ash's creations from a year or two ago that I've been <em>busting</em> to use, and this seemed like the best way to introduce them. So let me introduce you to Dudley's friends - Florence, Geoffrey, Katie and Harry. Harry the Horse is only 1 week old, but has been accepted very kindly into the group by the rest of the animal bunch. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have added this to my items on Etsy, so if you're reading this and thinking "Oh my, I wish I could have one!" then this is your golden opportunity. Just click on my Etsy link, or go straight to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/93896403/personalised-childs-library-bag" target="_blank">Personalised Library Bag by Spot of Colour</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">By the way, Tyson was delighted with his new bag and I believe he will be using it today at Kinder. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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In true "me" style, since getting back into my sewing projects for the new year I have managed to build up a massive list of projects, so I now have a heap in progress and heaps more sitting waiting to go. So, if you're patient just for a little bit longer, you will be able to find out what they've been!<br />
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Recently though, I celebrated my 31st birthday and was lucky enough to get some birthday money from both my parents, and my husband's parents. So I bought myself an overlocker - a Janome Ezy Lock 304D (which I still need to learn how to use, but I'm looking forward to using it!), and I also bought these two patterns which I've been eyeing off for a little while now:<br />
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<a href="http://store.annamariahorner.com/studyhallskirt.html" target="_blank">Anna Maria Horner's Study Hall Skirt Pattern</a><br />
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I'm thinking of using my Amy Butler Love fabric, and matching plain burgundy for the contrast fabric.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amybutlerdesign.com/products/patterns_display.php?id=42" target="_blank">Amy Butler's Mini Dress, Tunic and Top Pattern</a><br />
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I'm unsure whether to do a top, or longer version of the Tunic dress. (To be honest, I'm also unsure now if maybe I should use the Amy Butler fabric for this instead ... ?)<br />
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<strong>::Pencil Roll::</strong><br />
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First, I made one of my nephews a pencil roll. He loves colouring in, but didn't think he'd be overly excited about it - it was more a practical present that I knew my Sister would like. But he loved it! <br />
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The Fabric was leftover from my <a href="http://spotofcolour.blogspot.com/2011/05/travel-wallet.html" target="_blank">Travel Wallet</a> that I made earlier in the year, it's from the All Stars range from Riley Blake. <br />
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<strong>::Skirts::</strong><br />
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Also, I've been making some more skirts, ready for summer:<br />
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1. <strong>Simple Jersey Knit Skirt</strong><br />
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This is just another of my <a href="http://spotofcolour.blogspot.com/2010/12/super-simple-stretch-skirt.html" target="_blank">favourite easy skirt patterns</a>, using some funky jersey knit that I picked up on sale earlier in the year. <br />
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2. <strong>Cabriolet Wrap-Over Skirt</strong><br />
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This was a <a href="http://blog.fabric.com/2011/07/hot_patterns_free_download_cab.html?cm_re=blog-_-crhdqtr-_-Skirt%20Dress%20Review" target="_blank">free pattern</a> from Fabric.com, and I thought it would be a nice and quick project. I was wrong! It's a quite easy skirt to make (though the instructions weren't the best), but so time consuming. Then, when I'd finished it, I tried it on and it didn't look right at all. It initially had very long ties on it and they made the skirt look a bit bulky, so I decided to chop them off and added velcro to fasten, and it actually works very well. I think the thing that motivated me the most to make this skirt work, is that I used Anna Maria Horner Voile Fabric - from the Little Folks range - and it is gorgeous!<br />
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3. <strong>Jersey Knit Circle Skirt</strong><br />
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I've been wanting to try a Circle skirt for a while now, so I thought I'd give it a go with some other jersey fabric I got on sale earlier in the year (from <a href="http://www.thefabricstore.com.au/" target="_blank">The Fabric Store</a> in Brunswick, Melbourne). I used <a href="http://icandyhandmade.blogspot.com/2011/07/tutorial-ice-cream-social-skirt.html" target="_blank">icandy handmade's tutorial</a> which worked really well. You may notice I added a ruffle at the bottom of the skirt - that was actually accidental (but I really like it, so a good accident!). My husband had been helping me with working out the radius, circumference, etc - all those things that confuse me a little - but I forgot to check he had the right length, and it was only when it was all cut out that I realised it was too short. So hubby had the idea of the ruffle, and I like it. <br />
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It's been something I've been considering for a little while, and I've got lots more ideas for the future that I'm currently sorting out. Hopefully you'll see some of them at the beginning of the year, if not before. <br />
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Thanks to the two cute little princesses who helped to model my skirts, and to their Mum's for letting their little girls get dressed up for the camera. And a massive thanks to my husband Ash for the wonderful photos, and of course my wonderful shop logo!<br />
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I'll add a link to my Etsy shop on my Blog page, but you can check it out here: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SpotOfColour" target="_blank">Spot of Colour</a><br />
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