Celebrating the Boy Summer 2011 (better late than never!)

What a lovely holiday! And until this afternoon it seemed that we'd brought the fabulous Italian weather back with us.

I managed to make two pairs of shorts for Wiss for the holiday - and although the second pair were infinitely better shaped, the pattern could still do with some tweaking. Mainly to allow for the extra large booty that washable nappies give their wearer. (To be fair to Dana, I forgot to print out her pattern for the first pair so I traced a pair of shorts. It didn't work that well! For the second pair I'd got myself more organised and used her pattern.) Still, I was so pleased with the results and was chuffed to bits every time he wore them that I can't wait to make more clothes. Check out MADE kid pants if you'd like to make some for your little man.

Now we're back, normal service must resume. I have had some more orders placed for Bobby Horses, and Changing Bag sets, plus I need to replenish all the stock I sold at Sell it Mama, so it's back to the sewing machine for me this weekend.

We have a special little girl's 3rd birthday party to attend at the end of July and I'd like to make her present: maybe the tutu from the new Oliver + S book? Or perhaps the Warhol Dress? Plus it's kids fancy dress so I'll have to think about what Wiss can go as... ! There are just so many exciting possiblities when you make your own things. Happy sewing!