Showcase call out!

Calling all crafty types and WAHMs! The Sewing Sisterhood is very proud to be hosting a showcase in February called Hearts 4 Hearts and we are looking for high quality items to fit this theme. Entry into the showcase is $5 with the proceeds going to HeartKids Australia.

If you make beautiful things and are interested in being in our showcase, please swing by The Sewing Sisterhood Facebook page and pop us a message. We look forward to hearing from you!

Showcase Shoutout - Little Magnolia Button

Next we have Little Magnolia Button. Bridie is the face behind Little Magnolia Button and started it just after her daughter Imogen was born. Inspired by the things she was making for her daughter to wear and play with, she has gradually expanded her collection of items on offer. Bridie makes clothing, bibs, hats and soft toys, and her signature is the use of bright, happy colours.

Rose is the latest cloth doll from Little Magnolia Button. She is 13" tall. Her body is made from 100% cotton muslin and her outfit, including a removable skirt, is made from quality quilter's cotton from My Mind's Eye's Willow range. Rose has a hand drawn face and golden cotton/acrylic blend hair. Rose enjoys tea parties and gentle cuddles but not water fights. While her face has been heat sealed please avoid contact with water on the off chance that the colours might run. Spot clean only. Rose is made based on a pattern from a Claire Bear's Folly pattern.

Rose would make a great Christmas gift.

You will see more cloth dolls from Little Magnolia Button. They are not available for custom order at this stage, but will be added to the 'for sale' photo album as they are completed. Rose is listed at the introductory price: $40 plus $7.20 tracked postage.

Clothing items in the fabric worn by Rose will be available on the Little Magnolia Button Facebook page this summer.

Showcase Shoutout - Puppy Dogs Tails

Slugs & snails & puppy dogs tails.... In the quest for funky bums for funky little boys Puppy Dogs Tails was born. A few years ago Holly started dabbling with making clothing for her son. Frustrated at the lack of handmade options she was able to find for him, the frustration only increased with the birth of her second son.  With two small boys and only limited options for dressing them, what else could she do but make their clothes myself.  After Holly started making things for them her friends started asking if they could buy them - and then Facebook got invited to the party and Puppy Dogs Tails was reaching a much wider audience.

For the Christmas Showcase Holly has created a size 3-6 month “Gnome for the Holidays” Nappy Cover Set comprising a 100% cotton decorative nappy cover featuring a super cute gnome print and contrasting leg trim, and matching appliquéd singlet.  $25.00 + $6.20 tracked post (or free local delivery in Townsville)

The cute Christmas themed gnome print is perfect for the holiday season, whether you be celebrating at the beach, a BBQ or just lazing around at home!

Limited custom orders available or keep an eye out for ready made listings in a variety of Christmas fabrics (and some non Christmas ones as well)  email puppydogstails@live.com.au

Showcase Shoutout - Mac & Mia

Mac & Mia is the creative outlet of Mia, mum to Natalie and Ryan and nana to Violet. Mia likes to experiment with feminine designs for little girl clothing, catering to those who are dissatisfied with the 'adult' styles currently fashionable in the shops. 8 years on and Mac & Mia are a regular fixture at the markets and Mia is still enjoying creating new styles.

For the Christmas Showcase Mia has submitted a size 4 party dress with matching lace headband. This beautiful party dress is made from quality white cotton with a tiny red floral print. The skirt features a red netting sequinned overlay which gives it a special, Christmassy feel without limiting the dress to Christmas time wear. The pretty top has spaghetti straps, a feminine lace panel and two self-covered buttons to match the skirt. It ties at the waist with red grosgrain ribbon.  

Included is a matching lace headband featuring a pleated decoration and self-covered button to coordinate with the dress. The set is $47 including tracked postage.

This is a one of a kind dress, however Mia is more than happy to take custom orders - check out the Mac & Mia Facebook page for the complete range of styles and available fabric, or email Mia directly at macandmia@yahoo.com.au

Showcase Shoutout - Sakurako

Sakurako is the creative outlet of Leigh, a busy stay at home mum to two small boys with a baby on the way shortly. Leigh enjoys making beautiful modern quilts, especially baby, toddler and child size quilts and accessories.

For the Christmas Showcase Leigh has submitted a tree skirt and matching bunting. Measuring approx 97cm in diameter, this tree skirt is pieced from quality 100% quilters cotton featuring birds, baubles and Christmas trees, and it is quilted using a meandering stipple using white Gutterman thread. It is backed in a solid red cotton and is bound in white. It features red ribbon tie closures.

The raw-edge stocking-shaped bunting features 12 scrappy pieced stockings using coordinating fabric. Each one is stippled in white to match the tree skirt. Each stocking is approx 10cm tall and the total bunting length is approx 145cm. The bunting can be strung up as is, used with miniature pegs to display Christmas cards, or wrapped around the tree as decoration.

Price: $80 + $15 tracked post. At this time Leigh does not take custom orders - quilts are made ad hoc depending on what inspires Leigh at the time. However keep an eye out on the Sakurako Facebook page as other styles of tree skirt (and other Christmas treats including fabric wreaths) are being loaded regularly between now and December 1st.

Showcase Shoutout - Ladybugs & Daisychains

Ladybugs & Daisychains has just turned 2.  Amy loves pretty, bold & funky fabrics and using them to create bags for ladies & little ones.  

This toy mat/bag is made from cotton in a cheeky monkey print and lined in a navy rainbow spot. It is approximately 80cm in diameter, the drawstring is encased around the edge and when pulled creates a bag, packing up all the toys easily and quickly.  Great for kids of all ages and is perfect to be used for teddies, rattles, cars, dolls or lego to name a few. 

This toy bag makes a great present for Christmas! It is $35 + postage. Amy is happy to take custom orders for different fabrics, simply pop her an email to ladybugsanddaisychains@gmail.com

Showcase Shoutout - Lil Pip

Lil Pip creates gorgeous clothes, toys and the infamous Boobook ribbon owl. The uniquely designed owl is the perfect gift for a new baby or teething toddler. Clothes are available in sizes 000-6 and soft toys come in all forms from dinosaurs to frogs, from owls to babushkas and more. 

Lil Pip's listing for the Showcase is a custom Christmas bauble tshirt where you can pick the size you want. The baubles can be all red fabric, combination of red and green or challenge Jane for options on other colours to suit your outfit requirements! The bows can be omitted for a more masculine look on a regular tshirt.  Jane has been making this Christmas bauble tshirts for a couple of years. She designed them to be simple and coordinate with any skirt, pants or shorts you want. It is Christmas-y without being to frou frou our fussy. 

These shirts will only be available for sale at markets in Melbourne so this is literally the only chance you will have to snap up one of these online. And it is custom! $20 plus postage of $7.85 regular or $9.55 Expres. Please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery.

You can find Lil Pip at Flemington Craft Market, Saturday 17 November, 3 - 8 pm or Maribyrnong Makers Market, Saturday 24 November, 9.30 - 3.30 pm. Check out the blog for more information. 

Showcase Shoutout - La Crafts

First cab off the rank for the Christmas Showcase shoutouts is La Crafts. La Crafts is your one stop shop for boys, girls & babies handmade clothing and accessories. Amanda has been operating for over 2.5 years and loves to keep the brand fresh with new ideas and fabrics.

The Gypsy Reindeer is one of Amanda's favourite Christmas Dresses this year, and is a little different.  This dress is a one off custom and will be made in the required size (from 0-3) and minor changes can be made to the bodice, straps and ruffles as required. Its a lovely, easy to wear, gyspy style dress, made with 100% cotton fabric with a fitted bodice with an elasticised back - great for the comfort of your little girl. The shoulder straps can be adjusted as they grow so this dress could be worn as a tunic top when they are older. The full circle skirt has a little rufffle on the hem for a bit of style.

This dress is a unique special edition dress and ia $48 including tracked postage. However this style of dress can be ordered from any of the fabrics currently available - or if you are after a specific fabric Amanda can source it for you. To place an order email acraftskids@yahoo.com or contact via Facebook. 

Showcase Shoutout - The Chilli Tree & Baby Chilli

Bec is the creator of Baby Chilli Modern Cloth Nappies and The Chilli Tree. She is a mum to two young kids and also works part time. Bec loves colour and creativity.  Baby Chilli started in 2008 when Bec designed a nappy to suit the needs of her son - well fitting, cute, and easy to use. The Chilli Tree started in 2011 as a way to branch out into aprons and clothing. Bec especially enjoys creating one-of-a-kind items.

For the Spring Showcase for Baby Chilli Bec has made a Chilli Frilli nappy. These nappies are the perfect thing to show off under a cute dress this spring - a modern cloth nappy with built in ruffles. Created with an outer of aqua damask with a hidden layer of waterproof PUL and featuring three layers of sewn in microfibre. A 3 layer bamboo booster is own on at the pocket opening which allows for faster drying time. The inner against the baby's skin is soft, stay-dry suedecloth for maximum comfort. The nappy is size Large and will fit from approximately 10-18kg. 

This Chilli Frilli nappy is $45 plus $7 postage. Other design Chilli Frilli nappies and regular Baby Chilli nappies are available on the website. Custom orders are also welcome, contact Bec on sales@babychilli.com.au to arrange a custom order. 

   

For The Chilli Tree Bec has created the "Pear Tree" dress. This dress is super cute and easy wearing and is available in a size 4. It has a two-button closure on the shoulders for easy removal and is made from a light but hard wearing cotton drill which will wear well and last.. The bodice is lined in purple floral cotton and the skirt is gathered with a large box pleat at the front. Cute enough to wear to a party but comfortable enough to wear to the shops, its a beautiful little dress that's perfect on its own or layered over a tee and leggings. 

The fabric is a beautiful pale aqua colour with purple pear trees with birds, and is a fantastic 'Spring' print. This dress is $40 plus $7 postage.  Bec is happy to take custom orders, this dress can be made up in a different size or fabric. Contact Bec by email on sales@babychilli.com.au to discuss. 

Showcase Shoutout - Three Little Chickens

Jodie is a working mum of her own Three Little Chickens, who loves making beautiful and unique pieces for boys and girls.

For the Spring Showcase Jodie has made a Grace dress in size 2. This is a cool, comfortable style dress for a little girl. The main body of the dress is a gorgeous hot and pale pink floral print on a turquoise background and features hot pink gathered sleeves and matching ribbon at the waist.

The Grace dress is $35.00 plus $6.60 postage (registered). Kay has a numer of other  OOAK Grace dresses available in a variety of sizes and fabrics via the Three Little Chickens Facebook page. She is also happy to make up custom orders if she has the fabric available - the Grace dress can be made from 6-12 months to size 6. Contact Kat at threelittlechickens@bigpond.com or via the Facebook page.

Showcase Shoutout - Skip Chasey

Skip Chasey aims to provide quality handmade items for children, adults and the home.

For the Spring Showcase Sarah has made the one of a kind "Spring is Grand" handbag. This bag is 38cm wide by 25cm (excluding handles). It features an internal double stitched split pocket which is big enough for a phone on one side and the rest of your treasures on the other. It has a magnetic closure and a wooden handle.

Sarah has selected the spotty floral fabric to reflect the fresh colours of Spring. The "Spring is Grand" handbag is $60 including postage.

Sarah has enough fabric left to make matching items for the winner, ie an iPhone pouch, camera strap, card or passport holder. Sarah also takes custom orders, please contact her via the Skip Chasey Facebook page to discuss. 

Showcase Shoutout - Trinity's Treasures

Trinity's Treasures offers handmade children's clothing and accessories for the special little people in your life. Kay is a WAHM with a 2yo daughter who is her inspiration and person "crash test dummy." All Trinity's Treasures designs are tried and tested to ensure comfort, fit and (of course) gorgeousness!! All garments are made with love & care so your little ones can have their very own treasures.

Kay has created the Happy Skies Playsuit in a size 2.  It is made from 100% quality cotton and features a very stretchy neckline to make it easy for parents and the little miss to slip it on and off, and flutter sleeves for coolness as summer approaches.  The design makes it a very comfortable outfit for toddlers to play in while still looking fabulous & stylish!  The brilliant colours and floral prints make this playsuit the epitome of spring.

The playsuit is $35 plus $6.20 post. Kay has this style playsuit available in other sizes and fabrics,  enquiries can be directed to trinitystreasures@hotmail.com.