Here's the report of what I've accomplished in the 30 minutes per day that I've allotted for sewing Christmas gifts this week:
Monday: Nothing. That's right, nothing. My son was home sick from school that day and between that and getting him to the doctor's for antibiotics I wasn't able to do anything, especially work on a project for him.
Tuesday: I decided I wanted something quick and easy, so I cut out a polar fleece pajama like shirt for my husband. I boughtall the fabric left on the bolt, but it wasn't quite enough for an XL shirt, so I put a seam in the center back, as you can see from my layout.
Check out the fabric:
There's a story behind that fabric. We were in Wal-mart and I had to pick up a spool of thread and he saw this fabric and thought it was awesome fabric. Now, to be perfectly honest, this is something I would not pick on my own, let alone pick for him. He liked it so much that he told me if I'd make it, he'd wear it. Alright, now he's got to live up to his end of the bargain. In his defense, he does love cats and without the children or me, he'd end up being the crazy cat guy and probably have 15 cats.Wednesday: More crazy cat work. I got the shirt constructed right up to putting on the collar.
Thursday: The crazy cat shirt is done. I put the collar on and put in the hems. It's something alright, but I'm not sure what. Even the children raised an eyebrow at it. At least it is done and can be wrapped up and put away until Christmas.
Friday: Back to my son's blazer. I got all the pieces cut out, including a lining. The pattern doesn't include a lining, but the jacket would be much nicer with one. I also got the hood partly constructed today. I just need to sew one more edge shut, turn it right side out and finish the closure by hand. I'll add the snaps when I put the snaps on the body of the jacket.
That's not too bad for the week. Maybe next week I 'll be able to work on these projects all five days.Parting Shot: Beads! I got an unexpected little gift in the mail from a friend in San Antonio, TX - giant pearls, blue squares and purple dyed irregular pearls, plus an eco-friendly little shopping bag. I am going to my local bead shop this afternoon and will take my little bag to show the owner.
19 comments:
Can you PULEEEZZEE take a picture of your husband in that shirt on Christmas morning?! Cause I wanna see this!
"It's something alright, but I'm not sure what."
LOL!
Yes, I'm with Carolyn, we all deserve to see him in that shirt!
Now I'm wishing I would've picked up some of that cat fabric when our WM was closing its fabric dept. My son likes cats and my daughter loves dogs. I could've made cat vs dog pj's for them both. =)
Definitely get a picture! That is too funny. You still got more than I did, I was stuck on laundry today, then we went to lunch, Walmart in time for the buses.
If he loves cats, he has to visit this site if he hasn't already:
http://icanhascheezburger.com/
We are hooked on it everyday...
Great shirt!
I hope your husband appreciates how much you love him. While he may be willing to wear such a print YOU are the one who will have to look at him while he is wearing it. :)
That is one crazy shirt. Yes we all expect pictures on Christmas morning!
I am a sucker for a man who loves cats! Awesome shirt. Even more awesome that your husband specifically requested it.
That's AWESOME!
The Hotness is the same way about cats; he'd go CRAZY for that sweater!
Glad to know I'm not the only one with a CatMan. :)
My Hunny loves cats too, but I don't think he would wear it...maybe if the cats were set in some camo??? Can't wait to see the Christmas picture with him wearing it! Mary
Wow, do you have a lot of energy or what???? Okay, ever since your July 31st post "It's not all about her" and your son's yellow stripey shirt, I've been inspired to create a similar one for my son. I am in love with the wavy stripes. The size of those stripes are perfect for a little shirt, but wavy stripe patterns are hard to find. Do you know where you found yours?
I've got to admit that when I first saw the first pic above, I was thinking that it was cute fabric - cause I love cats too!
When he asked for the fabric, he knew you were going to post pics, right ??? In PUBLIC, right ? Actually, I'll admit it, I like it too LOL.
Well, at least he will be cuddly! You won't be able to resist those cute kitties :))
First, I hope your son is feeling better and no one else in the family gets sick.
Second, wowsers! That is SOME fabric... and SOME HUSBAND! ;)
You've got to love a man who (a) likes cats, and (b) knows what he likes and isn't afraid to say so. :)
I'll add in my request for Christmas pics of him modeling it... :)
I definitely agree...we need photographic proof he did wear it!
Very smart to do 30 minutes each day. I haven't sewn in nearly 2 weeks because of illness. I am on the repair though, so look out sewing room!
Glad you son's was a quick illness!
My question is along the line of Claire's. Doesn't you dh read your blog. Your children? Won't their Christmas "suprise" be spoiled?
Your husband must be a character! I hope we get to see him in the shirt.
I have another question. (Feel free to answer by e-mail if you'd like; I'm not sure it would apply to anyone other than myself. )
I would love to use fleece to make warm pajamas for my kids, but I'm not sure what kind to look for. I have to do all my fabric shopping online and I'm afraid that if I order fleece I'm going to end up with something more suited to a blanket or thick robe than a nightgown. Is there a particular type of fleece that is thinner for garments?
Impresive! How can we not love that crazy cat fabric, it's fun and so cute!!
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