MIP Monday

About this time last year I teased you all with a series of sneak peeks of garments I was working on for Toni at Make It Perfect.

Well now that Toni has done the big reveal I can show you what I was up to!

Let's start with skirts - always a winner in my house.

This litle skirt is called Vanilla Splice.

It and the apron skirts below are made using part of the same pattern - just with different variations.

Look how small my baby is!

She still loves this skirt and wears it heaps.

These two Tea Party Apron skirts have been a huge hit and worn endlessly - in fact it has been hard to post some pics as they are wearing them. You might actually have seen them before on my blog but not realised!

And here is the littlest again in the Fizzy Frothy Bubble skirt - very sweet and puffy.

Made from some of my very treasured Heather Ross bikes fabric - we love this skirt.

These are just a few of the patterns I tested - I'll post more next Monday to tempt you further!

In the meantime add this book to your Christmas list as you won't be disappointed.

There are lots of patterns to chose from - made using clear and simple instructions.

Head on over to Rachel's blog to check out some of the test garments she made.

Sweet Dreams

A not so sneaky look at what I was up to last week.

I was testing Toni's latest pattern - the Sweet Dreams cosmetics purse and ladies PJ pants.

I treated myself to some lovely Anna Maria Horner Little Folks Flannel to make up the pants and I can't rave enough about how soft the flannel is and how comfortable they are to wear.

As is the way with Toni's patterns, it came together really quickly and easily, so much so that I think these may be on the Christmas list for a few friends and family members.

The cosmetics purse is a great size, quite large - will certainly fit lots more than just your toothbrush for an overnight trip!

It has lovely pleated details that are well-explained in the instructions so if you've never sewn them before don't be put off, it's easy - I promise!

Pop over to Toni's blog to win yourself a copy of the pattern or find out where to get it, and make a little something just for you.

Sneaky peeks

All will be revealed in the next few days I am sure...
But here's a little hint - not for the kids!! For me!!

Oooh look!

It's all finished, soon to be revealed.

Another sneaky peek here.

Full details to come from Toni, keep checking! (PS - she usually does a giveaway with each new pattern launch).

I see red

The latest Make It Perfect test pattern.

All I can say is watch out wolf!

PS - if anyone knows where I can buy a few metres/yards of the fabric on this button I'd love to know!

Sneaky peek #2

This is another sneak peek from the pattern testing for Toni at Make It Perfect.

The lovely Pippijoe Orchard fabric as shown here teamed with a cotton/linen blend I found at Darn Cheap Fabrics in Heidelberg and red topstitching (that you can't see too well in this pic).

It's something for me, and I LOVE it.

Which means I have met the first of my sewing pledges for 2009 as per my sidebar:

"I will make one item of clothing for me, that I will actually wear."

It also has a zip, as did the 'big dress' I made for my niece recently, the zippered purse shown here and another of the Make It Perfect test patterns.

So I think I have also conquered number four as well - what do you think??