Next year I plan to finish my Christmas sewing and my Christmas cards before December. Saturday night Paul and I were both up past 2 am... I was buzzing on the sewing machine and he was stuffing, and addressing Christmas cards. We accomplished both tasks just in time but we both felt like zombies by Christmas morning.
I made Jammies for the four older kids, an outfit for Clara, and two doll dresses with bloomers. All were wrapped and under the tree by Christmas eve. I did not make anything for Paul but did replace the zipper on his favorite hoodie and had it waiting with the other homemade gifts.
The items themselves are not that remarkable but I am so happy that they got finnished in time!
All the Fabric was ordered from reprodepot.com and sewzannesfabrics. I especially love the Japanesse print for Maryanna's nightgown (Thankfully she has yet to discover princess Jammies). I used Burda and Simplicity patterns for the boys, Maryanna's nightgown was kwik sew (with much needed alterations to style), and Clara's all reversible outfit is an Alison's Original that I have perfected after 5 babies. I guess now I can start thinking about Easter dresses.....if I don't get too distracted by any other projects.
Wow, they look great! You call them "last minute". I say "major" intake. I love boys in traditional pj's. Last year I asked my mom to get some from Japan because I couldn't find any here.
ReplyDeleteI am in love with the doll dresses. What pattern did you use?
You need to start selling your "Alison's Origionals!"
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