I used to sew clothes all the time~
especially when my kids were growing. It was not only economical, but I loved it!!
When I saw the Crafter's Edge Bumble Bee die I immediately thought of my DGD who sings a bee song to me and loves to watch the bees in the flowers.
I looked for a ready-to-wear top, but there was nothing I liked so...
or should I say 'sew'... ;)
I found a McCall's pattern (M6541) and made her a little top. :-)
I cut the appliques with my CE Crossover II machine after pressing some Heat & Bond Feather Lite adhesive to the back of the fabrics. For the bee's head I added a layer of fusible interfacing before the adhesive so the body wouldn't show through as much.
I appliqued the bee onto the large hexagon (also in the Bumble Bee set) with a machine straight stitch, and did a little hand embroidery before sewing it to the pocket hexagon. (Right sides together and leaving an opening for turning.)
I guessed at placement on the top, but it I think it came out great!
Tell me~
are you interested in clothing sewing, or strictly quilting?
I have more fun projects ahead!
Until next time~
Happy stitchin'!!
4 comments:
A cute project for an adorable DGD. My granddaughters always love having pockets on their clothes.
Not sure what was cuter - the little top or seeing the cutie pie wearing it. Adorable!! I used to make most of my own clothes and did a lot of garment sewing for my kids and even for hire. No more!! The last garment I've sewn was my oldest daughter's graduation dress in 1999. LOL I don't even like to mend things anymore.
Your granddaughter is adorable, and she looks thrilled with the top you made for it. So, so cute!
That dress is so adorable and your adorable granddaughter is a great model.
Debbie
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