When a baby takes a nap

...mom gets to sewing ;)


Since the sewing mashine cover is on my "to do" list my Singer seems to become more gentle. Does it read in my mind?
What's more - my zestful daughter takes a noon nap regularly - quite improbable as for her. I keep on catching the while and conjure she hadn't changed her new habit.
I try to make use of this given time for work as much as possible - so yesterday evening I've made a form ( my own creation since the baby is only a little more taller than a doll), cut the fabric and...went to sleep praying for the nap scheme worked again.
As you can see in the pic below - she slept about two hours. The sewing time was awesome.Calm and efficient.



... mama zabiera się do szycia ;)

Od kiedy na mojej liście "do zrobienia" jest pokrowiec na maszynę - moj Singer jakby złagodniał. Czyta w myślach?
A na dodatek moja żywiołowa córka od jakiegoś tygodnia regularnie ma drzemkę na południe, co jest wręcz nieprawdopodobne. Trzymam się tego kurczowo i zaklinam, żeby jej się nie odwidziało.
Staram się wykorzystać ten czas do maksimum - więc wieczorem dnia poprzedniego zrobiłam szablon (z głowy, bo dziecko od lalki tylko trochę większe), skroiłam materiał i ...poszłam spać modląc się, żeby schemat z drzemką znów zadziałał.
Jak widać na zdjęciach poniżej - spała jakieś dwie godziny.Szyło się rewelacyjnie. Spokojnie.Sprawnie.



I've discovered great net haberdashery. So, being fascinated with ribbons and tapes I've decided to use one. This rustic style ;)

Odkryłam fajną pasmanterię internetową i zafascynowana wstążkami, taśmami, tasiemkami zdecydowałam się wkomponować jedną. Te rustykalne motywy :)

 I've used the same fabric as for the Rather Rat ears.

Materiał - ten sam, który użyłam do zrobienia uszu mojej myszo-szczurzycy.

 

And here's my today's noon - time sewing

 A to mój dzisiejszy około-południowy uszytek  w całej okazałości

 I loved this bauble style skirt for a little girl.

 Bardzo podobał mi się fason takiej bombki dla malutkiej dziewczynki. 

 The skirt is pleated all around - it makes it fuzzy any side ;)

Zakładki są na całej szerokości spódnicy - jest  więc puchata z każdej strony ;)

 To prepare such set - that was my goal

A szyłam ją z myślą o stworzeniu takiego zestawu

An Owl Cable Sweater

It is not a secret a rustic style in child clothing is special to me. 

No other way is better to express the freedom of childhood, unihibited nature, the energy and love to phisical activity.

I'm pleased my son shares my enjoy and can't wait to wear his owl cable sweater. It is almost finished.Just need to assure all edge floss before the regular use. I've showed the sweater yesterday and he said "Mom, this owl is really awesome - just like I wanted it to be".

This is my first "full sized" kid cable sweater I've designed and knitted.I'm very proud of myself  :)

Hope you like it too ;)

I would be grateful if you leave a comment so I knew your opinion. It is always inspiring to hear from others :)

The sweater is for 5-7 years old (116-122).

To knit it I've used full six 50g balls Drops LIMA yarn and broached the seventh one.

Needles size 4 mm

 Drops Lima is a mix of 65% wool and 35% alpaca. It is the first time I've used it and it was good choice for a sweater like this. Since I've purchased it online at wloczkowo.pl I had to base on the description, couldn't touch it. It is kind of risk but the shop offers a really good description which helps a lot.

The yarn is a bit harsh and tight while knitting but when I've washed it before blocking it has showed the real nature. The yarn become soft, pliable and the cables got the right look.

I'm going to publish the tutorial but please, let me get some time.Need to sew a pirate costume now for a fancy dress ball ;)

The sweater has open neck and enlarged the armchole area ( my son panics a little when parts of his body seem to stuck in the cloth, so I wanted to make him feel comfortable)

 I love the knobs

 This is the sweater that was my inspiration - an old, washed out and too small