Thursday, April 29, 2010

My Creative Space - Something for me

My Creative Space today is this tunic/dress that I made using the material I bought from Global Fabrics last week.

Don't you love it when you make something and it fits right first time and it looks like you wanted it to?

I'm really pleased with it.
It's made using Burda 7798.
I am smiling here ... honestly.
I'm also thinking about what I'm going to stick in the kids' lunchboxes, wondering where my oldest daughter's school shoes are and thinking about what to get out of the freezer for dinner. Know the feeling?


I've finished the back of Maddy's sweater. I don't think I'm going to have enough
of the recycled wool to finish it but I'm sure it all work out in the end. I'll figure out a way to stretch what I have even if I have to make the sleeves shorter. Any other suggestions?


Eloise's Creative Space is this mad hairstyle she gave herself this morning.

It's been a year since I started this blog and I have a giveaway to celebrate. Enter here if you want to!

What's your Creative Space today? Thanks to Kirsty at Kootoyoo for hosting this great game.

29 comments:

Jennie said...

Its gorgeous Sarah!
I love that shift top style!

dash robin said...

Oh that hairstyle is brilliant...that really made me smile. My son used to love putting pretty little things in his hair(he went to a family day care centre and was one of the only boys there!) and it bought back those cute memories. The dress looks lovely.

Sally said...

Great top. Adore your choice of fabric. Great colour and pattern. LOVELY. ...and yes - I know 'that' feeling!

Tracey@bountifully said...

lovely top! hoping to get that feeling soon - about to start my first clothes sewing pattern today!

Kylie said...

Your tunic looks fabulous and I love your knitting :) K

Rosalind said...

Your top looks great! Love those red shoes. I have a pair of very cool red winter boots. Red shoes rock! Very cute pic of your daughters hair too. Thanks for the well wishes!

michelle said...

your tunic turned out really well

Selina said...

Love the tunic! That colour looks great on you!

edward and lilly said...

The tunic is gorgeous, I've never had a chance to make clothes for myself but would really love to take the time to do it sometime. I love cute little Eloise's hair, very trendy!!

B @ Sweet Limes said...

I can see why you were drawn to that fabric and had to buy it, it looks fantastic used as that top. I wish I could find more prints that I liked. You did a great job on that top too. Couldn't fit you more perfectly.

Cat said...

The tunic looks great and yeah for that feeling of you've made it perfect for you!:) I love Eloise's hair, very creative:)

Cathie said...

can't say I'm too familiar with that feeling :)
but you are looking fabulous!! nice
cute little red shoes too

teddybearswednesday said...

the tunic is gorgeous Sarah!! Re jumper and not enough wool maybe you could do a mulitcolour jumper, like patchwork. xo

Anonymous said...

Oh Sarah - you made something for yourself and were happy with it? I can only dream. This is the exact reason I didn't pursue sewing when I was younger - everything I touched turned to shite! Good for you!

julie k said...

Love the top and also those shoes! So very cute!

mel @ loved handmade said...

You've done a great job on that dress, looks great! Cute hairdo, she looks very pleased with it too...

Stacey said...

You should be very pleased with that top! It looks fantastic.

Renee said...

Your top looks great and good luck with the jumper.

Beck said...

Lovely post. Your photo's tell a great story! That little Eloise is a cutie, with a real twinkle in her eye!! Congrats on your blogs birthday! Love your top & your red shoes too xo

moose and bird said...

Congratulations on your sewing project that worked out! It's a great feeling when a piece of clothing you make works first time! It doesn't happen often for me. Happy Creative Thursday! xo

Irene MissyMinzy said...

That tunic looks just perfect on you! I dig your red shoes! :P
Happy 1st anniversary to your blog, Sarah! X

Strickbombe said...

there you go again - inspiring me to go out and spend more money on patterns and fabric and shoes and wool and ...

Michelle said...

The top looks great, and so does the crazy hairstyle :)

yardage girl said...

Nice work - looks great, and I love the hair style too!

Steph said...

Your tunic is lovely and suits you so well! Your jumper is kicking along beautifully too...oh I wish I could knit that fast. Hope you have a happy weekend :)

Glennie said...

Love the tunic, love the shoes, love the hair ... re the knitting - love that green colour - how about making the sleeves striped with the green, pinks, lemons and lilac ??? Glennie x

Cotton Kiwi said...

Thanks for all your lovely comments everyone! And thanks for the tips on using different colours on the sleeves for Maddy's sweater. I think I will probably go with that option if I run out. Fingers crossed I don't!

Anonymous said...

the top/dress is fantastic - you must be really proud. I love the fabric (and yes, know the feeling well!)

Fruitful Fusion said...

That tunic is lovely! I wish I could sew something like that for myself :)

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