Flat out like a lizard and a flurry of evening activity.

Another day of 39Celsius with 3 more days of 39 forecast. I hate the heat. 
It has managed to cool a little at night so as evening falls, suddenly I manage to get a few things done. Like finishing  the setup between my new fantabulous Klic-n-Kut and my computer. I actually managed to get them to talk to each other. Over the last few days I have been familiarizing myself with the software it came with. I made a series of cute little robots. Just don't talk to me about vectors, it makes my head hurt, but I'm sure I will get there. I managed to get one robot cut out on a scrap. The actual cutout has more detail but the boys ran off with it. I guess that means it is a hit :) . I have so many plans to work out. There will be stencils, transfers, decals, and more to come. The best part is I can use my own original designs.

I managed to get 2 quick pairs of undies cut and sewn for DS with some more cut out ready to go. I don't know how many weeks I have put this off and felt guilty about not doing them. It will feel great to get them out of the way. I used an Ottobre pattern. I haven't finished the leg hem but might do it tomorrow. Or I might just leave them like that as DS doesn't like feeling the band around his leg. The next ones I might cut the rise shorter and put an exposed elastic band instead of a casing.
I didn't use the coverlock either, just overlocked and zigzagged. The next lot will be in contrasting/co-ordinating fabrics too.

 I sewed the button back onto DD's uniform that came off this evening. I think that earns me extra brownie points. (Yes, her uniform is the same plaid that Home and Away uses - the schools biggest claim to fame lol).

And while I had my sharps out, I thought I would show them off. The other day I came across the big ole shears in a tub where they had been hiding for a year or so. They were my MIL's and were given to me with her sewing paraphernalia. I put them beside my $3 cheapie stork scissors for fun.

 

And here are my fave sharp tools. A Clover quick unpick. Well used. Cheapie stork scissors and thread snips, couldn't live without them. Easy on the hands Fiskars fabric scissors and  small and large Olfa ergonomic rotary cutters, all sitting on my A0 sized self-healing cutting mat bought on ebay.

 

I cut just about everything out on the mat these days. 

Last of all, I made headway on the saucers I showed you the other day. I hit a stumbling block but I'll tell you all about that another day. If it all turns out as I hope, there will be a tute in it for you!

STAY COOL!

Giveaway, Oh Giveaway! #6 Moda laceup cards

Here is the perfect gift for a budding sewist. What more could you want in a gift. It is quiet, needs no batteries, no preservatives, teaches basic life skills, has cute animals, vintage styling, teaches fine motor skills, co-ordination and patience! Imagine what it could teach your child lol.

It comes complete with some yarn and two plastic needles but is not suitable for a child under 3yo.

For those overseas that might like to participate, I can't guarantee that you will receive this in time for Christmas but you are welcome to comment.

To enter, leave a comment and if you like, share your favourite vintage toy or game from your childhood. The draw will be made next Sunday evening after 8pm as usual.

Good Luck!

When good crafters go bad..

I just had to share this site with you. I'm probably the last person to discover it, but if you haven't seen this and need a good laugh, are not going to be offended by bad taste, then this is for you..

Handmade Gone Wrong

Here's a cute example but I personally found the giving birth one hilarious!:

This other site I found a while ago. If you can't poke fun at yourself and have a laugh life would be harder than it already is. Not that I ever want any of MY creations ending up there (though it has helped the sales of some sellers).

Regretsy - Bad etsy, BAD!