First Day of School

It's an exciting year for my 2nd child as she is starting school today!

I've seen this type of date stamp photo for first day of school and thought it will be cool to take one for her as she starts her new year in her new uniform and new school.

She was really excited about school and got up much earlier than any of us. So excited to put on her new uniform and tie her hair. My husband and I took leave to stay with her today to help her adapt. She did so well and I'm so proud of her. She didn't cry...much. She ate her snack and lunch well. Her teacher told me that she was very cheerful and eager to participate in the activities. So, we bought her some new stickers to encourage her for being so good today.

How's your day today? For many of us here in Singapore, its the first day of work in 2013. For the mummy and dads, its a busy day as our kids go back to school and we have to wake up early to fetch them to school. A new year, many exciting hopes and aspiration and new resolutions.

I wish all the very best in 2013 and may God gives us strength and wisdom to go through the new year!  Right, now back to mummy duty as I need to prepare for 2 birthdays this week as both my girls turn 8 and 3 in a matter of days!

Bye bye 2012 and Hello 2013

A picture speaks a thousand words so I'll welcome the new year with a walk down the memory lane of SOME of what I've made in 2012...

For the Kids

Dresses

Skirts & Pants

Tops, Jackets & Swim wear

For Me

Dresses & Skirt

Tops & Pants

Bags, Cushions & others

Bags, hats, cushions, purses etc

It's been a fulfilling sewing year for me. In 2012, I bought a lot of sewing books and hopefully I'll be able to sew some of them up in 2013.

So, how's your 2012? Being sewing lately? Have a wonderfully sewing days ahead everyone!

Tea towel turned Apron Skirt

Who will ever thought that this used to be tea towels?!!

If you are a regular to Ikea, you will probably recognize this set of pink floral tea towel set from the kitchen section in Ikea.  I bought 2 sets to make this skirt. The front and back are made from 2 tea towels.  And the front apron is from another tea towel in the set.

Sorry, no tutorial here. Basically, you just remove the stitches from the side and sew 2 tea towels together along the side seams. No need to hem the skirt since it is already done on the tea towel!  I've cut out the front apron according to the length that I need and sew them below the elastic waist band. Just make sure that the apron length is slightly shorter than your skirt.  I then fold over the top of the skirt to make the waist band and insert the elastic band.  It's a bit thick so I think I should have just cut off some width from the tea towel to make the gathers not so tight and thick.

Anyway, my girl loves the skirt.  So vintage and "farm-ly" if there is such a word. I love the rose print on the checked apron.  Nice to twirl around too since it is so full.

So happy for this simple sew.  Refashion is so rewarding sometimes when you just need some inspiration.