*UFOs=unfinished objects, but you probably knew that.
I finally found time to cross off some overdue projects from my to-sew list. A few of them are donations for a silent auction that two friends are organizing to benefit cystic fibrosis research. And I also put together some things for a friend to gift to a new baby in her extended family.
The baby is named Maxwell and I made him a set of personalized burpers and a matching boutique-style chenille blanket. I was not making these items when our Maxwell was a newborn so it was fun seeing his name stitched onto a set....
I also put together a set for the auction--I kept it blank and will do the personalization per the winning bidder's choice. I tried to select a print that would work for either a baby boy or girl...
Next up was a 'mommy and me' apron set for the auction. For the mommy version, I used Amy Butler's Domestic Goddess apron pattern. Overall, I liked the pattern but felt that the bottom portion needed a lining (the pattern does not call for one). I thought of this after-the-fact, so had to retrofit the lining--and it was a complete pain. Next time, I'll cut out two body pieces and double up during the construction process.
Below are some pictures. Now, I mostly sew at night, after the kids are in bed, so I apologize for the poor lighting. And also for my oh-so-casual posing I tried to pull off...though it does make me laugh.
I didn't have a pattern for the mommy's helper apron, so I just made it up as I went along, using whatever was left from the full apron.
I lined it as well...
Surprisingly, I did not make one of the older boys model it. Okay, I tried but it was a no go--they saw the bow and ran...so hard-wired, I swear. It turns out it can also make a cute craft apron on a grownup...
I now plan to make myself some aprons, so in actuality I did not net much of a shorter to-sew list. I cannot believe I've never made an apron before these. They are so fun! If you are a new sewer, aprons are a great place to start. I'm not sure why I didn't thank of that way back when. I think my first project when I was a newbie getting back into sewing was Max's nursery set, including a quilt, crib bumper, crib skirt, mattress sheets, changing cover, and full-length, fully lined, pleated curtains. All done in pricey of-the-moment French toile yardage that made me vex and worry every time I cut into it. Not recommended.
