Crafty Mamas http://www.craftymamas.com.au/forum/ Crafty Mamas en Thu, 17 May 2012 19:49:57 GMT vBulletin 1 http://www.craftymamas.net/forum/images/ca_evo2/misc/rss.jpg Crafty Mamas http://www.craftymamas.com.au/forum/ Zwergen Larina - true wrap? http://www.craftymamas.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=25845&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 09:24:41 GMT Anybody have the Larina pattern? Just wondering if it is a true wrap or a mock wrap? Looks lovely and was thinking it would be stylish, feeding... Anybody have the Larina pattern? Just wondering if it is a true wrap or a mock wrap? Looks lovely and was thinking it would be stylish, feeding friendly and minimise the mono-boob look that comes with early BF'ing. ]]> http://www.craftymamas.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=25845 All in one sleepwear http://www.craftymamas.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=25844&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 09:04:24 GMT I was over a friends place and she has a daughter that's is 17 years old and she was talking about a oneises for her to wear as pj's can you get patterns to fit. ]]> General Chit Chat! narrawallee http://www.craftymamas.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=25844 5/2010 Lana Knit Dress http://www.craftymamas.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=25843&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 04:56:14 GMT I finally get around to sharing this one! Despite my moaning about the weather this morning, the sun has come out and so this dress is coming out to... I finally get around to sharing this one! Despite my moaning about the weather this morning, the sun has come out and so this dress is coming out to play too.

I have made it specifically for layering in winter and although I was unsure about it when I first finished it, it has grown on me. I'd like to make another in a textured knit, but just need to find the right fabric.

I live in leggings and long-sleeved tops in winter, not only for comfort, but also because if I need to go out, all I need to do is throw on a tunic, jacket and shoes and I can walk out the door. I threw this on over leggings and a top the other day and it covered all the food stains that Nick had left on my top :D Perfect.

Body is stella and sleeves are campante. I took it in a lot at the sides and I think the top could be smaller too, but I based the sizing on my bust measurement - which I took just before feeding :rolleyes: So next time I'll make a size smaller. I never did exactly work out the armhole binding they instructed, so I just topstitched and am happy with that. Loving the pin tucks. There need to be more pin tucks in the world.
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]]> OTTOBRE chit chat sallyb http://www.craftymamas.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=25843 Jocole LEGGINGS http://www.craftymamas.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=25842&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 01:54:00 GMT from my blog...

Sometimes, it's the simple things that are the very best.

Two basic pairs of leggings, devoid from any embellishments, but created from exceptional fabric.

Lil (8) will wear these leggings to death. Under too-short tunics, with long tees, under short skirts, with her boots.

The one left is from Sanetta Vichy knit, the right, GITTA in red/white. Both cotton/spandex fabrics from Germany, and quite possibly better quality than any high end children's wear you will buy in Australia.( Oh yes, I was once THAT mum, before I started sewing some 22 years ago, my eldest was only ever in designer clothes. But the quality was missing?).

I have used the JoCole pdf Basic Knit Leggings pattern.
Jo's patterns are simply the BOMB. She has degrees in this stuff, and boy does it show. The presentation and cut of these patterns is brilliant. She gives you so much information, you will feel like you've just been to sewing class. Truly, check them out.
]]> Lisa the Crafty http://www.craftymamas.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=25842 Mary - Your Inbox Is Full! http://www.craftymamas.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=25841&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 00:26:09 GMT Can you please clear some space. :) Thanks! Can you please clear some space. :)

Thanks! ]]> General Chit Chat! peta http://www.craftymamas.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=25841 ISO - monster fabric http://www.craftymamas.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=25840&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 00:04:23 GMT Monsters inc. style.

I got the most adorable monster buttons from Lisa which Bradley loves (looks just like the monsters in the movie).

I'm thinking I'd like to use them on a cord jacket. And hoping to line it with a monster fabric. Ideally flannel, but to be honest, I'm sure I could make just about anything work so long as it had monsters on it :D

I'll be googling around, but just wanted to check here first in case anyone had spotted some. ]]> FABRIC STASH chit chat Henny Penny http://www.craftymamas.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=25840 Dyeing stretch lace? http://www.craftymamas.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=25839&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 22:50:03 GMT I was thinking it would be nice to add some coloured stretch lac to the hem of leggings etc. can get heaps of white from the local sewing place but... I was thinking it would be nice to add some coloured stretch lac to the hem of leggings etc. can get heaps of white from the local sewing place but hardly any colours... So

How do / can I dye it? I'm assuming it's 100% poly/nylon/synthetic in content

Thanks ]]> DYEING, STENCILLING, SCREENPRINTING etc missmagic http://www.craftymamas.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=25839 PIXIE Style YOGA pants! http://www.craftymamas.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=25837&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 11:43:35 GMT These are still up for grabs...size Medium. Hand drafted, pieced together in hand dyed knits :) ... These are still up for grabs...size Medium.

Hand drafted, pieced together in hand dyed knits :)

http://www.craftymamas.net/pixie-sty...dium-ooak.html
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]]> CLOTHING CREATIONS Lisa the Crafty http://www.craftymamas.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=25837 Some Rainbow YOGA pants? http://www.craftymamas.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=25836&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 11:40:02 GMT Love these..( these are sold). Self drafted pattern, then hand dyed. The deep band can be used as is for maternity and then folded for after bub. Love these..( these are sold).

Self drafted pattern, then hand dyed. The deep band can be used as is for maternity and then folded for after bub.
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]]> DYEING, STENCILLING, SCREENPRINTING etc Lisa the Crafty http://www.craftymamas.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=25836 <![CDATA[What's better than a Farbrnmix BEALA?]]> http://www.craftymamas.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=25835&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 11:36:44 GMT A Farbenmix BEALA with a spiral and a pixie hood, and some adorable hand dyed fabrics! Designed for the Gossamer Dreams UNITY theme. I am... A Farbenmix BEALA with a spiral and a pixie hood, and some adorable hand dyed fabrics!

Designed for the Gossamer Dreams UNITY theme.

I am happily to do these as a custom order :) in your fave colours!
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]]> Lisa the Crafty http://www.craftymamas.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=25835 Magic Mushies Hoody Skirt. http://www.craftymamas.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=25834&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 11:31:29 GMT I can show some these now Gossamer Dreams is closed:) My self drafted Hoody skirt, with adorable mushie stencil. Fabric is Choc French Lycra... I can show some these now Gossamer Dreams is closed:)

My self drafted Hoody skirt, with adorable mushie stencil.
Fabric is Choc French Lycra Terry..nice..

This is SOLD btw.
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]]> DYEING, STENCILLING, SCREENPRINTING etc Lisa the Crafty http://www.craftymamas.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=25834 Paint Me a Sweater http://www.craftymamas.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=25832&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 08:43:42 GMT Love this pattern and love this yarn.
Rav'd here.


Little Boozle 2012 by littleboozle, on Flickr


Little Boozle 2012 by littleboozle, on Flickr

Cute little gathered lower sleeves.


Little Boozle 2012 by littleboozle, on Flickr

TFL. ]]> Knitting Taswege http://www.craftymamas.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=25832 Gift with orders placed this week... http://www.craftymamas.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=25831&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 02:00:12 GMT in the CM Shop!

Order must be min spend of $20, and excludes pdf patterns.

Just to say " thanks!" ]]> CRAFTY MAMAS SHOP ALERTS! Lisa the Crafty http://www.craftymamas.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=25831 Jalie 2804 http://www.craftymamas.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=25830&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 00:49:05 GMT Image: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7078/7206511598_f8ab7a774e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/68328383@N07/7206511598/) Jalie 2804...
Jalie 2804 by HandmadebyHeidiP, on Flickr

This is made in white stella. It's come out really nice and looks better on. I've made this top to go under a dress that I'm yet to sew, but now I'm concerned the front is too bulky as it has 2 layers of fabric. I might have to make a more simple Otto long sleeve t-shirt, but I was trying to kill two birds and have a t-shirt Alex could wear on its own or with the dress.

As much as I like jalie patterns, the instructions make them more complicated than they have to be! I would cut a lot of corners next time to save some time! Its quite a fitted shirt too.

Thanks for looking ]]> HandmadeByHeidi http://www.craftymamas.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=25830 Kwik Sew toddler book dress http://www.craftymamas.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=25829&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 00:45:10 GMT Cute. I love it. So does Alex. Fleece with applique owls. Image: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7086/7175461422_3c1735a1f8.jpg ... Cute. I love it. So does Alex.
Fleece with applique owls.


Kwik Sew Toddler Book dress by HandmadebyHeidiP, on Flickr

Thanks for looking! ]]> KWIK SEW HandmadeByHeidi http://www.craftymamas.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=25829