Fire Trucks, Dalmatians and New Pajamas

In keeping with the boy theme around here I just finished a pair of pajamas for the youngest.  These are however my very first pair of sleeper pajamas.  Having never made them before I read the directions first - yes just like Husband assembles things without looking at the directions I sew new patterns without reading the directions too - it was pretty straight forward so I trudged through and came out on top with what I believe is the cutest pair of sleeper jammies ever.  Just look for yourself:

I just love this picture.

Now a few detail pics:

the footie 

the cuff

the collar

the zipper

Pattern: Blanket Sleeper from the Slumber Party pattern pack by Sunrise Design, which I mentioned in this post
Size: 1T
Fabric is from JoAnn's and let me tell you that I really dislike their website...seriously I can never find what I want and often it doesn't work.  I was going to link to the fabric but nooo, I couldn't do that.  BOO!

Modifications:  I always say that I follow directions exactly the first time I make something new but I find that it really isn't true.  Ever since I learned how ridiculously easy it is to modify patterns to fit better or to add something you like, I've been a modifying diva making changes without thinking about it really.  So in true Buffy form I added the ribbing detail on the sleeves.  I totally just winged it by measuring the fabric up to the finished sleeve then cutting so much and then in so much...I would have liked it to be a bit wider but I'm not complaining for this off the cuff adjustment.

Thoughts on the pattern itself.  Well it is a bit big, a little too long, which really isn't a big deal since Thaddeus is growing and I'd rather it be too big than too small...or worse only fit for one or two wearings.  However, I do dislike the footie part, way TOO big.  Either Mr. Thaddeus has tiny feet or the pattern is overly generous in the foot part.  I will have to figure out a way to modify it the next time I make it.

Oh and here is an out take collage just to show you how busy this little guy is!

yes, he is almost always moving towards me taking his picture!

If the couch in the pictures doesn't look familiar don't worry I've got a post in the works about that ;)

Many Blessings to you all.

Buttons, Fabric and Patterns Oh My!

So my father-in-law stopped by and dropped off a package for me that his sister had sent for me.  I knew it was coming so I wasn't surprised and I was moderately excited too.  I knew that inside that box were patterns and some fabric...well that is what she told me.  It wasn't just some fabric it was A LOT of fabric and it wasn't just patterns, but vintage patterns from a company that I love!

Since I've been overly crafty lately and Husband simply goes into 'Uh-huh', 'oh that's nice', and my favorite  'Mmm' mode with his eyes glued to his cell phone at the mere mention of crafts (I will note that he does tend to be more interested when I say 'free' or 'this didn't cost me anything').  It seemed best to me to share with all of you my good fortune.  Will you join me with the oohs and ahhs to spare my poor husband the task?

First the fabrics take a look at that stack:

Want to see the variety?  Well, okay since you asked so nicely ;)

Hmmm, maybe I should make Husband a shirt out of the motorcycle fabric?

I really, really, really like that Bible Story Fabric...maybe I'll use it for me.

Now onto the patterns.  First the fanned stack picture:

Finally the close up pictures.

I am so ecstatic.  There are 2 girl's swimming suit patterns in these so I won't have to buy one for Elsa dear  Plus lots of knitwear patterns.  Obviously from the photos you can see that these were the height of 1980's fashion but I think you can trust me not to repeat those color choices and to modify the patterns appropriately.

Also here is a lovely picture of a jar of buttons that I purchased for $2.50!  I couldn't believe my good luck.  Now to figure out how Greta (my sewing machine) does button holes.

Stay tuned for more escapades in craftiness with yours truly as I do my darndest to whip up a few things for the darling baby boy in our family.  I also have a dress that I am currently finishing up for myself...hope to have it done by Sunday.

Blessings!