The Berry Bunch: kids clothes week

Thursday, October 22, 2015

Halloween 2015: Little Hippo or Mrs. Fluffy Lumpkins {Spiderman Themed & Kids Clothes Week}

More than a week to go and I have my first costume for the season done <finally> and all thanks to the motivation of Kids clothes week!

The Berry Bunch: Halloween 2015: Little Hippo or Mrs. Fluffy Lumpkins {Spiderman Themed}

My little lady is a hippo for Halloween. Or more specifically if you ask my son, she is the villain Mrs. Fluffly Lumpkins from Spiderman. Who is that? A random character I know nothing about, but trust me. I had to look it up and then wonder how my 4 year just happened to know about this small character in the comics, seriously scaring looking... Here

So, to keep this a little more girly and in the innocence of a little 2 year old girl I just went with a hippo... And I like things to be able to be worn later.

For the top:

I used the Bimaa Sweater by Lou Bee Clothing. My husband found the fabric in the red dot section of JoAnns and I barely bought enough. The hood has an added piece in the front for the mouth/nose. I used felt for the teeth and the ears are the cutest!

My Favorite picture, look at that seriousness!

That turned out pretty close to a hippo looking head I think!

Can you see those nostrils? Such a pain! But it's gonna have to be just fine! Because I am not ripping those seams one more time to try to get them to stick out just right.

For the bottoms:

I used the Lollipop Leggings by Peek-A-Boo Pattern Shop (affiliate links). I used the same fabric as the sweater but color blocked the stripes on the side to add interest. She loves them and will not take them off once they are on!

It really was super simple. It only took a couple days once I started, and only sewing in small increments. Once I got past the frustrations with the nostrils. I still am happy with how it turned out! So excited that they can be used for everyday wear too. I love the idea of multipurpose items. ;)

How about you?

Have you picked Halloween costumes yet?

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Turtle Thermal PJs: Stitch Swap & KCW

Some of the women in the wonderful social media world of sewing swapped a yard of fabric. Today is day and 3, and so much cuteness and awesome has been shared!

I received my fabric from Stephanie of Swoodson Says. These little turtles are the cutest! I made the Alex & Anna Winter PJs by Peek-A-Boo Pattern Shop (affiliate), I thought the pattern would be perfect as pjs, thermals to layer, or just to wear. I added a little bit of fabric marker to the front to outline the hearts.

The Berry Bunch: Turtle Thermal PJs: Stitch Swap & KCW

They are a little big on her now, but she will grow into them. Hopefully, though, not before winter is over!

She was not a happy camper, I had to keep taking away a really (I mean SUPER) dirty outside toy to be able to get some pictures. So she was mad at me, and not happy about pictures.

Those turtles are just the cutest! I'll be honest. It took me forever to decide what to do with this fabric too. It's so cute, so hard to decide! Plus because of Baby girl's 1st birthday this weekend I did not do much for the last couple weeks except plan and prep for that. But, sometimes those last minute decisions are the best. I love how they turned out!

Thanks to Stephanie for organizing the swap! And, don't forget to check out the rest of the ladies who have participated in the swap and see what projects they have created using their surprise fabric!