Sewing: 2nd in charge ... for Homemade Christmas

So santa has started the list of sewing I've 'planned' for this years home made Christmas - yes you read right my 'Goal' this Christmas is to remind myself & teach my children that you don't 'need' to buy into the commercial hype of Christmas. So the list is long as I have a stocking for each of the girls & one for Hubby (ideas welcome!!)


so heres the first Item:

 A reversible apron for Emma a.k.a 2nd in charge in the kitchen. Tonight she rolled out a tray of ginger nut biscuits herself so i think this is going to be greatly appreciated (well i hope!!)









I've also been busy sewing stock for Flat Tack - more Nappy Wallets and another Satchel Bag -- oh i wish there were more hours in the day to craft all the things in my head, but alas i still have 2 goats to feed, Kids to teach the ways of the world & garden that I've started weeding ..... Rome wasn't built in a day right?!?

Sewing: Todays Creations

Its been a busy day here as between the chores of running solo, i've been creating some new items for {Flat Tack}.

The more I draft in my design book the more i want to transform my ideas and patterns into garments & accessories, so to sit down at the end of the day with two new patterns born is so rewarding.

Firstly the Nappy Wallet - now as a Mum there comes a time where you find carrying the nappy bag out for quick trips is a touch of an over kill when all you seem to be using is the essentials.  I've been carrying them in a wet bag but think this wallet has just a touch more class.
Perfect to just slip in your bag as you pop out for a quick trip.

and secondly today I designed this Satchel Bag to the fabric - the flowers actually have silver outlining that the camera hasn't shown  & i love it! (hence putting the rest back into stash to become a A-line skirt at this stage )  The straps a great length to cross over from shoulder to hip and it fits a a4 book or two fine.

So theres my busy day ... how did you fill yours?

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Just a wee something on the side

So with all the crafting I've been up to lately, I have decided to put some items up for sale - exciting!

so heres a wee launch for

I'm one crafty Mum that loves to create unique items for myself & my children.

People asked me to start creating items for them - I accepted and became Flat Tack

Flat Tack is here to offer you unique handmade items made from the ♥.

Selling locally at markets or if theres something you see and must have, then buying online is also an option - just flick me a message.

Unique Crafty & Handmade Items

- Bags
- Nappy Wallets
- Girls Tops & Dresses
- Unique Accessories
- Aprons

Office Items
- Book Covers
- Fabric Pin/Thumb Tacks
- Fabric Magnets

Craft Notions
- Stitch Markers
- Pin Cushions
- Crafty Bits & Bobs Holder - perfect in your knitting bag to hold the odds and ends

& hopefully the odd Tutorial ♥

But with becoming addicted to the art of sewing and as i learn i hope to pass on tips, tricks and tutorials i find helpful. I'm also here to inspire and motivate you as a fellow crafter.

Stop by, say hi and i hope you 'like' being inspired with Flat Tack via a facebook page (of course right!) and I've added a page on my blog.

Much love

Sam xx

oh and heres a few pics of my latest sewing successes

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