Sewing: Smocket

I've loved the look and idea of a smocket for a while now. I think my girls would get some great wear out of them and they are so sweet - so i set to work following two tutorials i found on the internet.

Firstly this one: Reversible Pinafore Dress

and then this one: Happy Smocket

I kept the side seams though as found it was a better use of fabric (and i'm sure one to get the most i can out of my fabric)

This one was made from my Fabric Stash and i have made it reversible.

One side is a lovely natural linen with a pocket on it, and the other is a blue paisley with some basic applique trees - another skill self taught and needing more practice.

I love how the pocket and trees have turned out

This one was made for one of Emma's friends birthdays, Emma thought that Rio would like some clippies as well so i came up with this simple design of just wrapping thread around them then sewing on a button to match the smocket - Simple and affective.

I can certainly see many more of these being made in the future and think they look great with tights or over jeans and i love how you actually endup making two in one (and a note for the future to take more care top stitching oops!! )

and i think local mums would snap these up at the local markets too, right?

Mail Call: TNN Suprise Me Swap Take 2

So we came home Saturday morning to find a box by the door ... Exciting! .. I love mail, not even sure mark noticed it until afterwards when i was thinking of the possibilities!

The box was full of clippies, ribbons and some black and white fabric.

The clippies are a big hit with the girls even before i've had a chance to put ribbon on them!

and for those who are a tad lost a quick GOOGLE IMAGE SEARCH will have you up to date ;)

Thanks Heaps Krisha! ... it was just what we were after now the girls hair is finally growing - and i love the nifty box ;)

And here are two wee clips ;)