Top and shorts for a baby shower present

After the dress for my niece I thought it would be nice to try and make an outfit for my friend Katie’s unborn baby girl.  This time I went for McCall‘s pattern M6541.  I trawled so many websites for the material and was really surprised at how low stock levels were on some sites.  In the end I opted for these these cottons from Abakhan.  I was thoroughly impressed with them – good prices and quick delivery.

My first project – a dress for my niece

This was very much a test of whether I had the ability to make clothes. I was taught to sew at school but apart from cushions I’ve done very little since. Watching the Great British Sewing Bee this year reminded me of how much I enjoy creating things and how my office job in marketing just doesn’t use my brain in this way.