MIP Afterglow in gifted fabric

On my doorstep a few weeks ago was a parcel.  I bolted inside and ripped it open.  Inside was some georgeous fabric from the lovely supermum Karen.  She saw this and thought of me and my girls.  I tell you what, when someone thinks about you like that, it makes you feel like a million bucks! 

Then a few weeks later I received a parcel from a shop which I frequent- Crafty Mamas!  Inside was the new pattern from Make It Perfect- Afterglow.  Thank you Mrs Crafty Mama!

Saw the pattern, saw the fabric, the 2 were perfect for each other.

This pattern was a little more tricky to do than I first thought, but now I have had a go, the next one will be easy.

The placket at the back, sew the facing on BEFORE you cut it...

The pletes, well I think the next one will be easier

I did cheat and use ready made bias, home made bias and me dont tend to get along.

Then we added a little feature hem at the bottom just coz I could (well my sister did it, I cant take credit for that part)

So I very cute, and easy play dress.  Perfect for any woven cotton fabric that you want to show off! 

Pile of patterns

I have a heap of patterns here- more than some - less than others.  I am wanting to streamline them a little, but am finding it ever so painful!  Especially the Ottobre.  Each pattern has a good use to it.  They are not useless patterns that I will never make due to the complicated nature.  They are pants- 2 versions, baggy or slim leg.  Skirts, layered, with pockets or without.  Jumpers, raglan, hooded... you get the picture.

I have already culled quite a few that I cannot see myself making, so I am not a hoarder that's for sure.

The way that things are going I think that these patterns might be staying put a little longer unless someone can enlighten me on how to cull them a little.

Oh and on the giveaway front- I haven't forgotten, just a few other things have taken priority in the  monetary department... thinking Ottobre...

So the man at my door yelled PARCEL...

...  i didn't want to appear too ambitious, so I left him drive off, and then bolted to the door!

georgeous knit fabric for the girls.

Mamu designs Deborah and Sabrina

Farbenmix Valeska  Olivia  and Imke for the boys

Im looking forard to getting my 'teeth' stuck into these, only my sewing machine is still not repaired, and most repair shops are working fixing all the school sewing machines!

Thank you Lisa! (Crafty Mama owner)

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