Dresses

Little deers spring dress number 3

November 10, 2011


I finally got around to making the third of my little deers spring dresses.  This one is also made with a gorgeous cotton print by Denyse Schmidt - I am calling this print 'cottage garden' (as no name was given on selvage).  I made this one up in a size 4 for my little niece for christmas - hence no pics of it being worn. 

I have also just wrapped up my first order from the dress selection and it is ready to post and with another order in the cutting stages, I realised last night that five little girls will be wearing these dresses on christmas day - what a sweet thought.


You can buy the 'cottage garden' little deers dress here!


Also sharing today over at Kootoyoo - full of crafty goodness.

Bloomers

A mini pinnie

November 03, 2011


Here is my latest little deers creation.  A vintage style 'mini pinnie'!!



The pinnie is made from 'peggy pique' cotton which has a waffly/seer sucker feel.  Made from a Butterick pattern (see post below), it is fully lined with cream cotton.  It has cute little double apron pockets at the front.


Bloomers to match to keep a girl honest!


I can make this set to order and is available in sizes 2 and 3.  You can buy it here!

I'm sharing today over at Kootoyoo.

Little deers

Sweet swing top

October 13, 2011


I whipped this little swing top up yesterday morning while Issie watched Sesame Street!  Its a great pattern - simple but very sweet. I had bought the lovely grey wool from Rathdowne Remnants to make a softie and had plenty left so made another of these tops. 



It is lined with one of my favourite prints Star Sugar by Dei Fabrics.  The top is reversible.


I have decided to stock this in my little deers shop.  You can buy it here!  It will be available in size 0-3 and is made to order.

I am linking up today with Kootoyoo.

Dresses

little deers spring dress number 2

September 24, 2011


Here is my second little deers spring dress.  This time in the red floral. 


I love them and they are a delight to make and see come together.  I am excited to hopefully be selling some in my shop...


I scaled down the pattern to include sizes 1 and 2.  Juliette is pictured here in a size 1 - it still has some length in it but she is on the smaller size for her age and it should last her right through to autumn next year.


You can check out the pattern and fabric details in post below!

Dresses

little deers spring dress!

September 22, 2011


I am excited to have made this dress for Issie and to now put this lovely spring piece into my little deers shop.


I fell in love with this pattern (Simplicity 2909) when I saw it on Sew Tessuti blog a few weeks ago.  I eagerly went down to Spotlight to find the pattern and get started.  To my disappointment, the pattern was out of print!  Why would they stop printing such a cute design??  I searched online for almost an hour and finally found it on ebay... Yay!

The dress features a sweet bib with simple lace and navy ric rac trim.  This trim also frames the pockets and hem.  The sleeves hang delicately over the shoulder.  The back features an elasticated piece to allow room for growth and a little tie.  The dress is available in sizes 1-5 (made to order) and you can buy them in my little deers shop!!  The design will also be available in a shirt style - which is simply a shorter version (still with pockets and hem trim).



I am just finishing off another one now for Juliette in the red floral below, which I will post in my shop soon.  I will also make the dress in the cottage garden colourway pictured.  The fabrics are all my Denyse Schmidt and are super sweet and perfectly feminine - I love them all!

                                                Red floral                              Cottage garden

For more creative inspiration, check out Kootoyoo.

(NB: The names I have given the fabrics are not the designer's - no name on selvage).

Family

An interview

July 11, 2011

I have been asked by Jill at Creating my way to success if I would like to feature on her blog as part of her weekly interviews she does with people who enjoy craft of one kind or another.

What do you create?

I create all sorts of things, but the things I most enjoy making are clothes for my children and as gifts, soft toys and quilts. I also love to rug up on the couch in the winter time with some knitting needles, wool and a cup of tea.



Why do you create?

I love creating things - it is a real soulful pleasure.  When I sew and am enjoying what I am making, I get a real buzz out of watching a piece come together and I love giving things I have made as gifts.  The recipients know there has been love and time spent thinking about that person whilst its being made.  I also love that sewing allows you to be creative and come up with new ideas and (usually) save money!



Do you sell your creations. If so, where and is it profitable?

I have just opened my own madeit store and launched my children's label 'little deers'.  Most of my items are made to order from size 0-5.  I have a winter collection in my store at the moment which includes denim and velvet pinafores, corduroy pinafore tops, long sleeved applique tops, scarves, corduroy skirts and pants and my own original design softies.  To answer the latter part of the question...watch this space!



What mistakes have you made/lessons have you learnt along the way?

Toddlers and sewing machines don't mix!  Since my eldest daughter stopped having her afternoon nap I have had to limit the majority of my sewing to evenings when both girls are in bed.  I have to be mindful to still make time for just chatting and relaxing with my hubby at night too.



What is your idea of success and have you achieved it?

I think success is doing what makes you happy.  Happiness is really what everyone is looking for in some form.  I think if you can be happy and try to make others happy today you are making the most out of life.  So, yes, I have achieved success because I am happy.


 
Where to next?

I would like to stay moderately busy with little deers and keep enjoying home life and looking after my two little girls.  The future hopefully holds another child, perhaps a move to the country, return to primary school teaching and lots more happy times!

Dresses

Velvet dress

July 07, 2011


I made this little velvet dress a while back now. I found the mushroom pink velvet cotton at Rathdowne Remnants and thought it would be perfect in one of my little deers pinafores.  Velvet is hard to find and the colour is really sweet and unusual.


This dress is for sale in my madeit shop in sizes 0-5.  It features a sweet appliqued deer, covered buttons and a lined bodice.  It's super soft and nice and warm.  All my clothes are made to order but I obviously have made one of each item which are for the girls and family.  I think Isabella will christen this little pinafore today on our brunch date with friends!


I'm sharing today over at Kootoyoo.

Little deers

My softies

July 05, 2011


These softies are my own creation and evolved from this softie I made for Softies for the children of Christchurch.  They are all made from 100 % wool and designer print cottons.  Their faces are made from linen and they feature suede noses and sweet little freckles.  They are for sale in my little deers madeit shop!




I love making these softies - each one is unique and very loveable!

Little deers

little deers launch and GIVEAWAY!!!

June 30, 2011


Today is a big day for me...I am finally 'launching' my label little deers here on my blog.

Here is my little spiel in the profile of my madeit shop:

Little deers is a new and fresh label created by me, Suz. I have two little dears of my own and love making them clothes, quilts and toys. I decided to create little deers so that I could make beautiful and fun clothes for other children too. I love fabric, creating and sharing the thrill of others enjoying the things I have made.

Little deers has been about two months in the making and has been eagerly awaited by me after take three on my labels! I intend on making a collection for each season and am excited to reveal my winter collection.
Here is a little snapshot of little deers current winter collection...


I am selling on madeit and will also take custom orders through my blog.

To celebrate this 'momentous' day, I am having my first GIVEAWAY!!! I am giving away one of these gorgeous little deers scarves...


'For him' scarf features sherbet pips cotton prints and is lined with red anti-pill fleece.


'For her' scarf features sherbet pips and vintage spot and is lined with red anti-pill fleece.


These scarves are suitable for sizes 1-4 years.

Here's how to enter:
1. Follow my blog
2. Go to my madeit shop and let me know in the comments section which item is your favourite and why
3. Tell me which scarf you would like and how best to contact you!

I will draw the competition on Sunday (evening) 3rd July and will post the winner on Monday 4th July.

There will be more items going into my shop over the next few days.

I am sharing today over at Kootoyoo (If you noticed, sorry for linking twice - wasn't happy with first thumbnail I uploaded but couldn't work out how to delete!).


P.S. If any madeit shop owners know how to create a blog button to link to shop could you please let me know? Thank you.