Alexander Henry Camouflage Pinup Girl Cargo pants

Ever since I first saw it I have thought that Camouflage Girls by Alexander Henry was calling to be made into a pair of cargo pants. Last week I had time to make them up and I must say that I quite pleased with the finished result.

The pattern is self drafted based on a pair of cargo pants that I owned years ago but because I have used my own pants block I was able to avoid the issue I often have with ready to wear clothing. Namely the gapey bit around the back waist band. The original pair of cargos had a draw string which cinched in the waistband but if you are going to go to the trouble of making your own clothing, then it should fit properly :) 

Like all good cargo pants there are heaps of pockets, including the box pockets on each side leg, patch hip pockets and back patch pockets. I have used antique brass press studs and buttons. It also has a zippered fly front. If you have trouble inserting a zippered front fly you might like to try using this tutorial. It is by Martyn Smith and I've not had any issues since I've started using it. 

Next I really have to draft myself a pair of jeans, last time I went jeans shopping (5 years or so ago :) I had to try on a dozen pairs to find 2 that fit. Of course there are at least 5 other things that need to be sewn up first.

What's on everyone else's to sew list?
- Ky

My Creative Space

I made a cushion cover for my mother-in-law for Mother's Day. It uses a crazy patchwork quilt as you go technique on the front which is a great way to use up larger sized fabric scraps.

Front made from fabric scraps of Ephemeral Antiquity, Send in the Crowns and Quatrefoils by Michael Miller.
As well as Leathergrain by Windham Fabrics

Back made from Leathergrain by Windham Fabrics

For more creative spaces pop over to Kootoyoo.

- Ky

My Creative Space

This cute little bunny was a custom order for a little baby boy.

He is based on Funky Friends Factory Baby Bunny pattern but he has extra long ears.

The fabric is our very own Bunny Goth Scatter in blue.

Pop over to Kootoyoo for more Creative Spaces.

- Ky

My Creative Space

Last week we made up a some custom bunting for the lovely Michelle from Journal Addiction. Now that she has picked it up we can share it with the rest of you:)

She chose the Cherry Dot in pink and natural by Kiyohara, Japan. The binding was handmade using a natural colour homespun cotton.

We think that this bunting is going to look super sweet decorating her market stall, what do you think?

For more creative spaces head over here.

- Ky

My Creative Space

I finally managed to finish a dress for myself using some of the Japanese fabric I had in my stash.

I used Simplicity 4072 for the pattern, using the top and sleeves from view B and the skirt from view D.

The main fabric is a cute little traditional style bunny print by Cosmo Textiles, Japan. I have used a random plain blue cotton (that I must have purchased somewhere in Japan) for the contrast pieces. The result is a little bit Japanese and a little bit Eurpean I think.

There is no zipper or other fasteners as it is designed to be a pull over dress. There is a waist tie to take in the slack and give it a bit more shape once the dress is on. It is meant to tie at the back but I like to bring it back around and knot it at the front so that the gathering is more even around the dress (not all bunched up at the back) and I think it makes it look a bit more Japanese. This is the second time that I have made a dress from this pattern and I have been pretty happy with them both. The front does tend to plunge a little too low so I might try to make it a bit higher if I make it again.

It sews together fairly easily and you do not have to worry overly much about fitting. The first time I made this dress I had a little bit of trouble with the V of the neckline and where the side seams under the sleeves join into the waistband due to some tricky angles but they were a lot easier on the second atempt.

It is an easy and comfortable dress to wear, even in the heat of summer and looks cute with stockings for cooler waether but you have very little chance of getting a jacket to fit comfortably over those sleeves if it gets really cold.

What have you been creating recently, head over to Kootoyoo to share.

- Ky

My Creative Space

This week we had a custom order to make up, the customer wanted a set of 6 placemats and a table runner as a gift for her Aunt and Uncle.

She chose Ephemeral Antiquity Plum by Michael Miller for the top and Quatrefoils Plum by Michale Millerfor the back. We used bamboo batting in between the two layers of fabric and all three layers have been lightly quilted together. The table runner measures 130 x 30cm and the placemats are 21 x 30cm.

The backing fabric wraps around to the front to form the binding.

There was some batting and fabric left so we made up a set of coasters as well, each one features a different design from the fabric.

- Ky

Fabric Fiday: Bunny Goth

The first of our Bunny Goth range has arrived and is available online and in our Coorparoo Markets store.

Bunny Goth in Graveyard Grey and Ghostly Grey

Bunny Goth - Scatter Spot

Bunny Goth - Pinstripe Bones Ghostly White

Bunny Goth - Stripe Graveyard Grey

Pink range to follow in January.

- Ky

My Creative Space

This week we have managed to make one more Funky Friends Factory toy, introducing Plattie the Platypus.

He is made up using Daisy Doogle Lime by Michael Miller for the body and Adventures in Wonderland Faux Leathergrain by Winham fabrics for his bill and feet. This is a very simple pattern that goes together fairly quickly and easily.

His bill got a little squished in my bag on the way to the shop, poor little Plattie.

We are halfway through the Larry the Lion plushie mentioned in last Fridays post, hopefully he will be finished in the next day or so.

Join in the last creative space of the year with Kirsty over at Kootoyoo.

- Ky

Spotlight - Urban Sewing Lounge

Linda from Urban Sewing Lounge has been sewing up some lovely items from our fabrics.

This skirt is made from a pattern in the book Sew Serendipity - Fresh + Pretty Designs to Make and Wear by Kay Whitt. She has used fabrics from Sandi Henderson's Meadow Sweet 2 range and Domestic Diva by Riley Blake.

These pencil cases are a great gift idea, they have been made up from Glasses and Crowns, Key & Music fabrics by Kokka.
- Ky

Fabric Friday

It has been a while since we have done an update on the new fabrics available in the shop so we thought that it was high time that we did.

Retro Mushroom by Michael Miller (100% cotton fabric)

Black Thread Motifs by Kokka, Cotton 45% Linen 55%

Holiday Happy Little Santa by Happy Zombie for Lecien (100% cotton fabric)

Early Bird Geometric Floral by Cosmo Cricket for Andover Fabrics (100% cotton fabric)

There are heaps more in the shop and we have some new Japanese and Cosmo Cricket fabrics due next week so stay tuned :)

- Ky

Thanks to everyone who voted

In last weeks Spoonflower fabric of the week contest Bunny Squee - Hearts came 28th out of 160 entries. Not too shabby. Thank you to everyone who voted.

Here is the design which won the Kawaii fabric of the week:

Tea Time! by bora

Pretty cute isn't it, see the top ten placeholders here.

Earlier this week I finished and entered a fabric for next weeks theme, Vampires, this design also stars Squee. Update on friday when this weeks comp is announced.

- Ky

Fabic Friday (on Monday) - New fabric part 4

A bit late with last weeks Fabric Friday post since it is now Monday (where did the weekend go?). We listed lots of new fabrics last week, here is a quick recap.

Echino - Camera by Kokka, this is a beautiful Cotton/Linen blend (Cotton 45% Linen 55%) is perfect for making bags and other structured items.

Echino - Glasses by Kokka available in green or black. This fabric is also a cotton linen blend (Cotton 45% Linen 55%).

Paseo de los Muertos (Dance of the Dead) by Alexander Henry. Dancing skeletons just in time for Halloween and the Day of the Dead.

Tattoo by Alexander Henry, this design is an oldie but we have always loved it, it was just reprinted so we had to order it in.

Last of all we have Punctuation by American Jane for Moda. These fabrics are printed in Japan so the base cloth and print quality are of an extremely high standard.

Alphabet Panel available in Red, Green and Black.

Cute little Daisy Floral available in Red, Green and Blue.

Larger Floral also available in Red, Green and Blue

All of these fabrics and more can be found in our shop. We ship internationally and have free shipping for Australia Orders over $50.

- Ky and Cloud

Vote #1 Voodoo Rabbit

Our Squee Bunny Heart fabric is in this weeks Spoonflower design competition, please vote for us:)

- Ky

Treasury Tuesday

We are in two new treasuries this week. Click on the image to go to the treasury page on Etsy or click on the curators name to check out their shop. Thank you to everyone who has included us in their treasuries.

First up our Original Design Spidery Web Orange Fabric has been included in a happy halloween treasury, we really wish Halloween was a bigger event in Australia is would be so cool.

Curated by fellow team bacon member kokosboutique , make sure you pop by her store to check out her one of a kind hair clips.

Next is a treasury that I would not expect Voodoo Rabbit to have been picked for but it is still very cool to be included. Our Laced Metal and Black Faux Leather Buttons have been included in a football treasury, I guess the lacing on the buttons does look a lot like a football.

Curated by MollysMuses, pop by her store to see her lovely collection of original and vintage photographic prints.

 

- Ky and Cloud

Fabric Friday: New fabric part 2

We have listed some very cool fabrics this week, first up we have lots of super cute gnome fabric from Michael Miller.

Gnomeville Panel

Gnomeville Polka Dots in Black, Moss and Red

Gnomeville Gnoming Around

Gnome-Some Traveller

Just in time for Halloween we have the the Haunted Mansion range by Sanae for Moda. We don't stock much Moda fabric as a rule but we couldn't pass up these great stripe and wallpaper prints.

Spider Stripe in Black

Spider Wallpaper in Black, Green and Purple

Forest Stripe in Purple and Black

In other Halloween news, we are expecting a new shipment of Alexander Henry fabric to arrive in the next week or so with the long awaited Ghastlies designs included, Yay :-)

We still have heaps of fabric to be listed so stay tuned.

- Ky

Fabric Friday: New fabric part 1

We are finally starting to make our way through the mountain of new fabric that has arrived in the last few weeks. It has all been photographed and all of the images have been processed in photoshop (except for the 5 new bolts that arrived today).

Here are the fabrics that have been listed in the last week.

Anime Geisha Cartoon by Transpacific

Anime Beach Trip by Transpacific

Half Web by Voodoo Rabbit

Shelburne Circus by Windham Fabrics

Tiki Lounge by Alexander Henry

Domestic Diva Panel and Utensil Damask by Riley Blake

Bunny Goth Apron Panel by Voodoo Rabbit

... and that isn't even half of what we have received.

We need space in our shop for all of the new fabric so don't forget to check out the sale section, we added in some Alexander Henry and Michael Miller today.

- Ky and Cloud