Star Wars

I LOVE the fabrics from http://www.makeithobbyncraft.com.au/

This is one of a few fabrics I bought at Supanova and

the Stitches and Craft show recently. 

The shirt (for my son) was inspired by one on display at Supanova.

The pattern is Burda 9524.

I widened the shoulders, and added about 10cm to the length.

I also reduced the seam allowances to 6mm as I had just made

a Kwik Sew shirt and found them much easier to work with

especially around the collar and stand. Try it sometime.

I used 1m of each fabric. The collar and pocket are

fussy cut to show off the print.

I love using Steam a Seam - to position the pocket

so it won't move while sewing around it, and also

on the front hems (because they are narrow and edge to edge).

If the collar gave me any grief, I was planning 

on using it there too, but didn't need to.

Very pleased with the results.

Happy New Yearand Welcome to 2014's Classes for Term 1

My first newsletter for 2014 is available at

http://mad.ly/edb164?pact=19612733242&fe=1

Check it out and register for classes by

email Wendy@sewingwithwendy.com.au

or

by phoning Wendy on 0402 309 047

Boxer Shorts and Skirts in Children's Classes

Georgia

Maggie

Darcy

Maggie

James' T-shirt

I HATE shopping for boys t-shirts. If you don't like skulls or creepy things or distasteful things then it's very difficult to find a decent shirt. So I came up with an embroidery idea on a basic t-shirt I found at Best & Less (3 for $10). I created a crossword design using things that James likes - surfing, Bionicles, Rangers Apprentice, Lego, Heros, Starwars,Shrek etc. He helped with the placement and chose the colours and away we went. He's very happy with his unique t-shirt. I even created a My Favourite Things label for the back.

School Holiday Classes

Star Applique Cushion

 

Children's Classes

"Introduction to Sewing"

 Suitable for boys and girls 9-12 y.o.

 

Students will make a simple cushion cover featuring appliquéd felt stars.

Student numbers will be limited to 3.

Students must use their own sewing machine,

which must be CLEAN AND IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

 

Monday January 9

Morning session ... 9.00 - 11.30

OR

Afternoon session ...1.00 - 3.30

 

Cost

$35 per student which includes tuition and cushion kit.

Kit does not include a cushion insert.

Colour choices will be available upon booking.

Morning or afternoon tea is provided.

 

 

Numbers are limited so please email me

wendy@sewingwithwendy.com.au

to secure your place.

Samples of other projects for kids

Pencil cases

Children's projects

Esther made a pair of gingham pants

for her little sister Tish.

 Sewing is fun! Eliza stitching the

final row on her Raggedy Quilt.

Jai and James making the pattern for their Minecraft inspired stuffed Creepers. (I had to ask to see a picture so I knew what they were talking about.)

Boys and their toys ...

  Harry, James and Pierce finally got their Mystical Dragons finished. It took a few lessons and a little help here and there, but they are really proud of them. They did a great job. We used rice to fill the bodies so they are nice and firm, then stuffed the heads with toy fill. It was a fun project.

 Ian helping James sew on the wings. We used long doll needles and it was still tough going.

That's me helping Pierce with his wings. Someone must have got hold of my camera!!