KCWC - Strongmen and gnomes

Wow - seeing everything everyone has been making this week has been inspiring. I've really had fun.

This challenge has been good for me!I found that I really can get more sewing done in an hour that before.

I'm working on only a couple of things, since I"m really getting to where I don't NEED to make anything else for them.

And since I had to do a fabric store run for more rib knit, I may as well buy more fabric, right?

I picked up this novelty knit at JoAnn yesterday.  I suppose it's for Halloween, but I really liked the trendiness of it and saw potential.  So I made a(Nother) Flashback Tee (because I didn't have enough? no, but I love the pattern and fit!). Plus, I think I've gotten my money's worth out of the pattern!



I call it the Strongman. Between the tight fit and the mustache, that's all I see.

Found over here

Note: kids can be bribed with stick on moustaches. You're welcome.

I made the front and back bodice pieces the same, so it has a higher neck on it.

He loves it and won't take it off. It's awesome when they take to things that you've made.

Mamma mia!

I tried to make some pants to match...but my sewing machine was acting up and I got busy fixing it.

 But I did make this cute shirt for Cal yesterday -

He did not want to take photos. I had to bribe him with a cookie.  This was his response:

Then his brother overheard -

Please can we have cookies???

I made the basic long sleeve raw edged raglan from Sewing For Boys. 

  Blue green sleeves, heather gray bodice - both jersey.

size 2/3

white rib knit for the neck band.

Ash is wearing a Flashback from the other day.

I'm calling it on KCWC - my machines are aching and in need of attention, and I"m not pushing my luck. Not that I won't be sewing tomorrow...but that I need to take some time to fix my machines right, and sew for myself! I have a Halloween costume for myself I'm itching to start.

I'm so happy I could be involved this year - Thanks for hosting Elsie!