Divided Basket -Noodlehead

I am really getting into making Noodlehead patterns. 

My first was a sidekick tote 

 Which has been my summer handbag. I'm loving the inside too 

 

Since I've bought a few patterns and just been waiting for the chance to make more. 

When I was on holiday I saw the Instagram sewalong for Divided Basket pattern being run by good starter and she quilts a lot. I've had a the divided basket pattern a couple of weeks and when I saw the sew along I knew I had to have a go as soon as I got back home. 

I knew I had the perfect material 

The Enormous Crocodile is a favourite in our house. And little one is alwas needed places to but his treasures, so a project for Tate it was. 

The pattern is really straightforward as are all Noodlehead patterns, but clever. It's a great way of making a divider. It took me an evening to cut out the material- rough night with our youngest meant we were up and down!  I didn't have any fusible fleece so I used batting and spray basted it. 

I tried a bit of pattern placing with the crocodile and think it worked out okay. 

 Will I be making any more, you bet I will. I've put it on the sewalong- to be judged by Anna herself, just hope it's a bit worthy. I know one little guy who loves it 

Happy making 

Claire x

Grainline's Maritime Shorts - Summer is here!

Well yes summer is here, we have had some great weather and not so great weather. 

A bit of camping has been happening with a bit of rain in The Lakes. 

But also a bit of sewing. 

I've had a few Grainline patterns in the pipeline and finally put together my maritime shorts which I cut out a couple of weeks ago. I've seen so many well made pairs out there I needed to have a go. Just google and you'll see. 

 

Well they went together really well. It help that this was not my first grainline Zip fly. I have already made a moss skirt which I love 

Very comfy and fits so well. 

Anyway back to the shorts. I followed Jen's tutorial online as well as the pattern which made everything quite straightforward and it all came together well and quickly. I benefited from the extra photos. 

Really losing patience withy head shots. - something to work on. 

I used a mid weight stretchy cotton which allows for heavy lunches. 

I like to use bright zips on my clothes so out came a red zip which I love. 

And to continue my red theme here are my daisy pockets. 

For once I'm also quite happy with the inside so here's another picture 

 I'm kind of getting to grips with my overlocker although still a lot to learn.  I did forget a lonely pin in some fabric the other week after the bang I certainly won't forget again. 

So my final thoughts, the instructions are good and this pattern goes together quickly. I did have a made pair of shorts beside me as I was putting it together a I did get the wrong idea when sewing up some seams. Which is more down to me and my inexperience with sewing garments. I think this is a lovely classic pattern which produces a professional pair of shorts which I will be making  again. Finally picture at the zoo