Made for me and friends so far in 2013

This year m confident enough in my sewing that I'm sewing for myself and for kids' birthday presents.  I've made a few other smaller stuff, but here are the big things...

Made for Nathan in 2013... So far...

Here's my progress.  I apologize for the less than par pictures here, I was out a computer when I was making a lot for Nathan and used my iPad... 

My little guy in a homemade bow tie!

Flipped legacy sweater

Sushi outfit!

More treasure pocket pants

Rainbow pajamas!!!

More treasure pocket pants

Made so far in 2013 for Amelia

Here's what I've done so far this year for Amelia...

Oliver and S Badminton dress, 18-24 months.

Oliver and S Seashore Sundress 18-24 months

Oliver and S (see a trend... ) Class picnic blouse

A fun jacket!  

Oliver and S Sunday Brunch outfit

Elena Nodel's My Honey

Mouse house creations Sydney Pinnafore

Mod kid basic tee

Oliver and S Pinwheel Dress

Two super fun Sis Boom Maddie dresses

Oliver and S Bubble dress

Oliver and S Ice Cream dress

Oliver and S Croquet dress (more on this one later!)

Elimination diet

I started an elimination diet, after much research.  I get pretty painful migraines and believe they stem from a food intolerance.  I've always noticed that I get migraines when I'm busy, but not always if I'm stressed or tired...  The only other connection is that when I'm busy, I eat poorly!   So for two weeks I'm not eating dairy, grains, citrus, can sugar, alcohol, and caffeine.  After two weeks, I will introduce them back into my diet one at a time.  

I'm on day 4 now.  After two days I noticed having more energy.  I feel like I have more energy each day.  Today I've noticed that my mood is much better, I'm not grumpy towards my kids or snap t my husband.  It's great!  Also, I'm losing weight easily!  I am excited to see what the results of my little experiment are!

Nathan's sketchbook outfit.

I love Oliver and S.  I have tried a few other collared shirt for Nathan and was generally unsuccessful.  It sews up simply and cleanly.  Nathan will wear this for his first day of the four year old preschool.  It's a bit big on him and I could have easily done a 2t or even an 18-24 months, but the frugal mom in me won't allow it as he will just outgrow it.  This is a 3t with added length.  

Made in 2012 for Nathan

We did not forget about Nathan, I promise!  Nathan would be 100% happy if he was allowed to wear jamas all day long, so this past year's wardrobe definitely reflects that.  Besides the treasure pocket pants, I also made a few preschool outfits.  

Curved raglan by fish sticks design.

Jamas.

Jamas.

Matching Ravens lounge pants!

Space invaders hoodie

Sail boat outfit!  This one was for Christmas. 

Oh wait, this one is for Amelia.  It came out a bit big and Nathan wanted to model it...

Made in 2012 for Amelia

Amelia was born on December 30, 2011... When we rung in the new year, I was up and ready to start sewing for my GIRL!  My first dress was a simple peasant dress from an online tutorial.  Cute, but there were extreme improvements throughout the year.  I ended the year with her birthday outfit, an Oliver and S play date dress.  

Peasant dress.

My own pattern, cute little short sleeve cardigan.

Eviepants shorts

Matching Easter sweaters for the kiddos. 

Springtime in Hollis sweater.

Fun little pinafore! 

My first Oliver and S dress!  Ice cream dress, not perfect, but I love it!

Book report dress

Hopscotch dress 

Class picnic top turned dress

Sea princess sweater by Elena Nodel

Seashore sundress 

City dress

Low water immersion dyed organics bamboo velour, to be turned into a blanket

Eviepants longies

Oliver and S play date dress.  I just adore this dress and pattern!