Christmas sewing in progress

Got to say, I'm really happy that I've finished some of my gifts, so now, 30 more to go... : P

Here's a preview of what I've made these 2 days.

2 cute baby pillow

2 of my friends are pregnant so I've made some small pillows and baby changing mats for them. For the pillow, I've used the towels that I've bought earlier for this projects. The cartoon print are so cute.

the original baby wash towel

Basically, I just fold the towel into half and sew the long edge and one of the short edge. For the kitty one, as the print is in the middle, I've to fold the towel so that the kitty face is right in the middle. See below.  Then, sew along the long edge and on one end of the short edge. The other edge let it be open for you to insert the inner case.

fold them at the wrong side and sew along edges

As this is only the case, I've sewn an inner case and fill up with fibre filling to be inserted back into the case.  Easy right?

Before I go and talk about the changing mats, I have to show you another cute cushion I've made for my girl. She saw the hello kitty baby pillow and demanded to have one! I explained that its' for a baby and besides, it's too small for her. Then, she cried....I'm shocked. Anyway, thank God I've another hello kitty towel. So I made her a cushion to hug in the car. I've used 2 towels to make the front and back so that it's duo-face.  She's finally happy. And Daddy said that it's well done and he thought it was bought from somewhere! : )



front



back



Basically, I just sew the 2 towels together along the 3 edges on the wrong sides. Then I turn them out to the right side and insert the inner cushion and then the stuffing. Sew them tight.

Ok, now back to the baby changing mat. I've created a simple baby changing mat from a big changing mat that I've bought.  As it was really big, I've cut them into 2 and added my own fabric and sew ontop of the plain side.  I've made 2 changing mats from there.  One for a girl and one for a boy. Added the ribbon and it's all done.



Any, finally, for all of you who are rushing the Christmas sewing like me, keep it up and keep smiling as you work!

happy girl with her new cushion!

Christmas gifts in the making..

Oh. I'm in a furious mode of crafting and sewing now that Christmas is around the corner. Not sure if I'm able to finish up all the presents. hmm.. last resort, will have to buy them at the shopping malls.. But I would really like to sew or made something specials to my friends this Christmas.

Do you want to see what I've made so far. Not a lot but that's all I can do after I've put my kids to sleep at 10pm and worked till 2am. My mind is not really in the good stage as I'm really tired. Somehow, I've made lots of green. It's the Christmas colour after all right? They are pretty easy to make as a slip cover over a note book. Just that I'm using jelly rolls and had to sew the long stripes together and find the right combination of fabric takes up alot of my time. I especiallyl like the one with ruffles but my husband likes the one with pokka dots and stripes. Which do you prefer?

4 fabric book covers and more to come...

Did I mention that my girl is having her 6th birthday bash in January? Gosh..I'm so busy up to my neck to make something for her. In Singapore, parents usually will do a big celebration for their children's 6 year old birthday as they are in Kinder 2 and this will most likely be the last big birthday party thaat they will be having before they step into Primary 1 of serious studying and examinations. So sad right. So for now, I'm also rushing out her invitation cards. That little lady has requested that we go for Pink and Yellow colour schemes because Pink is her favourite colour and Yellow is the favourite of her BFF Jun Kiat. But yesterday, she told me to change it to Blue as Jun Kiat has changed his favourite! Children are so flickle-minded nowadays. sigh..

Wait till I'm done with the inviation cards designs and I'll post them here again. So long..back to work and sewing tonight. Gombatte!

It's a season to be giving...

December is a very busy month for me, like all Christians. Thinking about gifts, buying them, wrapping them and even trying to get hold of friends during church service on Christmas Day is itself a tiring affairs. I'm always grateful and happy when Christmas draws near every year. But at the same time, the panic feeling that I've not done with the Christmas shopping list keeps me on my toes till the Big Day arrives.

This year, I thought maybe I could make some of the projects for my friends. My sister told me that her friends read from my blog about the lovely dolls and crafts and had wished that she could buy them. So, I thought it would be a good idea to give them away.

Well, it's just 3 weeks from Christmas so I'm getting real Busy now with the sewing. Could hardly get things done these few days. Bought a new Ikea wardrobe for big sister to keep her things. Isn't the colour cheerful?

Kept her stay at home clothes in the drawers and her books and play sets in the upper decks. She loved them and was jumping up and down when she saw the re-arranged room. I took the opportunity to clean up her room and sorted out her things. My, she really keep lots of junk in her drawers! That took me a whole day. I was actually on vacation leave for the last 3 days but never got to do any sewing at all. The 2nd day was a hairdo day. Went to rebond my hair (make my curly wavy hair straight) and coloured them. Was at the salon chair from 11am till 5.30pm! My bottom ache after the long hours of sitting. Today is the last day of my leave. Guess what I'm doing? Well, my mother in law had to visit a doctor so I'm taking care of baby today. Hence, no sewing again. I'm actually taking a break writing the blog while she's having her nap..shh...

And Christmas is drawing nearer and nearer....EEkkks...What am I to do!! I've not yet done with my sewing : ( Got to burnt midnight oil now till christmas. I"ve had in mind so many things to do and sew. Got to prioritise them now else I'll never be able to finish.  Will post the gifts soon, if I can get to them tonight, at least.

Last month was my husband's birthday and my daughter made him a nice photo-card in a frame. Bought it from Ikea and she decorated it with stickers, draw lots of hearts and draw the whole family of 4.  So sweet of her. isn't it nice?