As luck would have it, a very kind friend lent me her sewing machine until I purchase a new one. Yes, sadly my 20-year-old Husqvarna is toast. Kind of a bummer, since it's the machine my mom taught me to sew on. *Extra sad face* To repair it would cost just as much as buying a new one. And new sewing machines have warranties. At first, using the replacement machine felt like I was cheating on mine. Seriously! I had a little pang of guilt while I was winding the bobbin. Apparently I apply anthropomorphic traits to my crafting tools. Of course, my conflicted feelings lasted all of 2 minutes. Haha!
I've been in serious (well, serious for ME, which is slight at best) Big Butt Baby Pant production over the past week (or two? I dunno, I've lost all track of
time) in the hopes of selling them. So far, I've got a verbal promise
from a store that they will stock them...so we shall see!
The denim is salvaged (mine old jeans, actually) and so is the purple knit fabric (tank top) I used for the ruffles. Ohhh, that was a good day. The day with the ruffles. I wish Rowan looked good in ruffles.
I love the green/blue/brown striped fabric. I was lucky enough to win a contest from Tonic Living's Facebook page and receive a delightful bundle of fabric samples (above). The stripe was the only sample that was light cotton and not a heavy drapery weight. Not that I'm complaining! I could use some new cushion covers.
I think these applique hearts turned out pretty well!
Unlike my first Big Butt Baby Pant post, I don't have a model for these pants. They're itty bitty (0-3 months and 3-6 months) and Rowan is.....not itty bitty. A clothesline of adorable pants is the best I can do.
Love your Big Butt Baby Pants! How much are you selling for???
ReplyDeleteI'm saving my pennies - and definitely am committing to a pair! (Definitely denim - and definitely not itty-bitty) - I am hoping for maybe a 12-18 month pair?
ReplyDeleteCan I place my order officially?
Sure Linds!! I'm hopefully getting a whole whack more denim soon. Would you like a matching denim bum panel or contrast? Contrast fabric preference?
ReplyDeleteJust for sizing - Rowan is still able to wear his 6-12 month size (he's 14 months, 22lbs), I just let out the hem. I made him a pair of 12-18 months and they fit, but are quite roomy.
hmmm contrast fabric might be fun!
ReplyDeleteSize-wise... let's go bigger - then Eli can wear them for longer?