The Short Version of the Long List

It seems I have a lot on my plate at the moment. I am at the stage where each day blends into the next, and I am left with that sinking feeling that I have not accomplished anything on my To Do List. So I thought I'd start posting completed projects so I can look back at this blog and realize that I have actually been productive.

Our summer market has started, and I want to have a table as soon as possible. My list of items for sale are pillowcase dresses, superhero capes + headbands and vintage inspired children's jewelry. If I have time, I would also like to have some baby items: boo boo heat sacs (little owl stuffies filled with organic flax seed inside), soft wool balls and maybe some security blankies...not sure.

Here's some of the dresses. I have six completed, three just about there and three more to go. This week will be superhero capes and then on to the jewelry. Lots of work, but lots of fun too!

Getting Started

So far I have two dress patterns figured out for this years market. Here's the first little lovely:

It's a simple 'pillowcase' style with a drawstring neck and matching decorative band on the bottom. The body is made from unbleached cotton and has a wonderful, organic look and feel. The second dress (which I may shorten to a shirt/tunic) is made from the same unbleached cotton and has a flirty little ruffle on the neckline and ties at each shoulder.

I am also expecting my fabric to arrive any day now. I decided to come up with four colour palettes to help keep consistency to the brand I am slowly starting to develop. Here they are: