Buttons and Bobs

Bibs and bags again! I'm finding that they are more popular than my attempts at dressmaking. Here are a few things I've made in the last couple of weeks: A waterproof bib - I've had this material in my stash for nearly two years. I bought it in a sale in an  Aberkhan Mill  shop in North Wales but I've not been brave enough to try it on my sewing machine. I cannot believe how long it took to make - 20 minutes! The fastening should go on the right but I have turned the bib over and put the fastening on left because I prefer the elephant on the front to the giraffe which is now on the back! I'll take more care cutting out if I make another waterproof bib.  T he  free pattern  is by Bonnie who has made the pattern available in sizes: Infant, Toddler and Big Kid as a pdf download from her website at Fishstick Designs.  I used the Toddler size although the bib is for a seven month old as I like the length when baby is attempting to feed herself. ...

I was surprised when I glanced at my serger that it appeared to have gone in to meltdown! My husband had fastened my magnifyer to the table in front of the serger and it had reflected the sunlight streaming through the window on to my machine.   Luckily the sun had disappeared behind a cloud or things could have been much worse.

Just tried to be creative using remnants. I was making it up as I went along. I may make another bib as I have doubts whether I have left enough room for a six month old's neck. I may be faster next time!