Make it Wear It! Challenge completed

The Shearwater Kaftan has been completed!  And it fits me!  I can't tell you how much joy this brings me.  It's kinda ridiculous really.  You see, this is only the 2nd piece of clothing that I have actually finished making that  fits me.  My other clothing endeavours have ended in tragedy - and lots and lots of swearing.  So much so that I have avoided attempting to make clothes for a while.  But...those days are over!  I'm really happy with this creation.  The pattern was quite simple and easy to follow, with no zips or tricky bits.  I also learnt how to make bias tape for the neckline which was fun.  And did I mention it fits me?!

I entered it into the Sew Mama Sew, Make it Wear it! Challenge as a way to motivate me to actually finish the thing.  Which obviously worked, so thank you!

Now I just have to wait until this dreaded Winter is over so I can wear this.  In September.  On the Sunshine Coast.  At the beach.

Next, I'm making this versatile wrap skirt, also by Make it Perfect.  I'm keeping it simple for a little while to rebuild my confidence.  I've got some gorgeous fabric to make this in too.  I'll post some pictures soon.

So hooray all round!  It was a successful sewing weekend!

My creative space

Ok, so I know it's Friday but I really did mean to post about my creative space yesterday!

I have finally started work on the Shearwater Kaftan and so far so good.  I managed to keep the kitties away long enough to cut out my fabric and then got started on the fun part.  So far the instructions are pretty clear and I haven't had cause to curse the thing.  Fingers crossed it stays that way.

I'm crocheting away a couple of things at the moment too.  I'm trying to make a granny shrug and also working on some face cloths.  Crochet is fun.  And super good for doing in front of the tele when it's cold.

Check out some some other creative spaces too.  I did that yesterday and then ran out of time to post myself!