Gift finished

Though I liked the eyemask I made , it needed a few changes - a little bit longer and a different shape around the nose for a better fit - so I redrew the pattern.



I decided to make it with organic cotton, mostly , I suppose, to make sure it wouldn't irritate sensitive skin.

The organic cotton is from Volksfaden (Westfallenstoffe stripes tangerine), the red binding is from DotsnStripes and the red gingham was bought locally (my own bias binding).

I also thought that trying to tie a ribbon ( as in the Burda pattern) might get annoying so I made an elastic band for the back instead.



The neck pillow was made as in the pattern from Sew4home, without any changes, and also made with the same organic cotton and the filling is polyfill. The instructions are very clear and easy to follow, and I'd even consider making one for myself as it seems to support the neck nicely.

Now, there's getting it wrapped, writing a card, and putting it in the post. I could think of so many reasons not to send it - it's a stupid idea, she won't like it, she'll never use it, and on, and on - that the sooner I post it the better...
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Another one for the boys!

I must be on a roll! My 4 year old got to enjoy another try-on. I made these pj's for my friends son as a thank you for driving 6 hours to see me at Easter, and being the reason I had one of the most 'normal' weekends where I was almost feeling myself again. Her son is 5 in July and I made these age 5, so I hope they fit.

The pattern is from Oliver & S which I have been wanting to try for a while. The pj's turned out perfect, and the pattern instructions were very clear, but I was a little disappointed. The pattern is almost too traditional. I was hoping for something a little different, more visual instructions - something more like the Japanese way of presenting pattern instructions. I have been reading the Oliver & S blog and the blog of the designer Liesl Gibson and both are very impressive, so I suppose I had great expectations.

The only alterations I made were to make a wider leg band and to put a button inside the waist so that it can be adjusted.

The fabric is from Heather Ross and boyish with the frogs and . . . . turtles which I didn't notice until my husband pointed them out! -and they are sooooo obvious!
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