I thought it was the perfect opportunity to get the 'Sweetie Petite' out that Lisa from the Red Thread send me ages ago. Looks like an easy and fun project for a beginner. :) Lisa's instructions are super clear so I knew it could not go wrong.
First of all my apologies for the bad quality of the pictures and for my dirty fingernails! I made this at dusk after working in the garden. :)
Cut out the sweetie on the dotted line.
Cut out the back on the dotted line too.
Align the raw edges of the ribbon at the centre top of the Sweetie Petite.
Lay the front piece right side down on top of the back piece.
Pin it together.
Sew less then 0,5cm seam all around, except for the feet.
Make small V-shapes cuts around the curves.
Turn it inside out.
After stuffing it with polyfil, sew the opening shut by hand.
Here are my sweetie petites! :)
Ginger is beautiful, isn't she? You can get her and the other gorgeous Sweetie Petites here.
Guess what I'll be doing today? Happy sunday! :)
Cut out the back on the dotted line too.
Align the raw edges of the ribbon at the centre top of the Sweetie Petite.
Lay the front piece right side down on top of the back piece.
Pin it together.
Sew less then 0,5cm seam all around, except for the feet.
Make small V-shapes cuts around the curves.
Turn it inside out.
After stuffing it with polyfil, sew the opening shut by hand.
Here are my sweetie petites! :)
Ginger is beautiful, isn't she? You can get her and the other gorgeous Sweetie Petites here.
Guess what I'll be doing today? Happy sunday! :)
Sew a petite blancket perhaps ? ;-)
ReplyDeleteAwesome post - perhaps I should post about my sewing endeavors.
ReplyDeleteYay!!!! I love her sweet dolls and Ginger came out great!!! Congrats on your new machine <3 I know you'll make wonders out of it !!!!
ReplyDeletexo
Good for you! I have a sewing machine but I usually get frustrated when I try to use it. Hopefully someday I'll get better!
ReplyDeleteCan I come over today and bring my own machine? We can make a garden workplace? My mom didn't let us go without being able to sew and I'm superglad she did! :-)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your sunday, I'm sure you will! xo
It's such a fun to learn something new, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteThe way to go!
Congratulations. Its nice to have you own machine.
ReplyDeleteYou will learn fast I think.
naw! little one,
ReplyDeletei just wanted to stop by and tell you that your work is beautiful, and you are quite clever with a sewing machine!
thankyou for sharing your arty loveliness with the world <3
everyone needs a sewing machine - it was the first thing I bought when I left home at 19 , and I've still the same machine 22 years later! have fun :D
ReplyDeleteVery cute, and you make it look so easy! I have a sewing machine, but I only ever use it for hemming clothes. Poor sewing machine. ;-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice encouraging post for all those beginners out there. My Mum bought me my first machine 15 years ago, and I didn't use it very much for the first 14! The last year I have been sewing like crazy - so watch out it can be kind of an addiction after a while!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous!! Congratulations Mitsy! It's a wonderful feeling, isn't it? I found the hardest part when I first started sewing was just pushing on that foot pedal and beginning... I was so scared and now I laugh at that memory ;) Have wonderful fun with it. Kx
ReplyDeleteThat looks great! Well done on your first project - making 'softies' is great fun, isn't it? Like your new shiny sewing machine :)!
ReplyDeleteCuteness!!!
ReplyDeleteI love to sew, thank god for blogs and tutes that help me daily!
Super cute Mitsy..! I've only used my sewing machine to sew on my handmade cards and to sew a hole in my boyfriends jeans.. I should really do something more creative and fun like you did..!
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday..!
So cute little Ginger!
ReplyDeleteI have the exact same model of sewing machine and I love it :-) I'm teaching myself to sew, and I love this little machine, so clever, and easy to use. Hope you have fun with it too!
I've got the same sewing machine too - it seems a popular one! (plus it's pink = bonus!)
ReplyDeleteLove the tute.
A good job Mitsy and your new sewing machine look really sweet:)
ReplyDeletehahaha!! i love it!!
ReplyDeletelovely sewing machine :)
That's very cute!
ReplyDeleteI've sewn since I was a child & I recently bought the same machine as you as a second machine & I'm very pleased with it.
My mum taught me to sew & I've taught my daughter - it is a very useful skill to have.
Jayne
Adorable and easy! That's my kind of project. That would be such a fun present to give a little girl to play with.
ReplyDeleteGreat project, Mitsy - am looking forward to seeing what beauties you create on your new machine!! Lucy xox
ReplyDeleteHappy sewing, Mitsy! The softie looks so lovely, it will be your sewing "fairy" :)
ReplyDeleteOh great job Mitsy. I'm sure Ginger will be very happy in her new home, and glad to be out of the wrapping at last ;) I hope you love your new machine... It's not so hard to sew after all!
ReplyDeleteHappy sewing my friend.
Beautiful machine, you'll come to love it! My father bought me my first machine when I was 13 (he was tired of seeing me sew by hand as my projects got bigger) and it the finest gift I ever received.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you didn't have a sewing machine - such an awesome crafter/artist with no sewing machine? ( :
ReplyDeleteThis project is adorable and I'm excited to see what other amazing things you come up with in this new realm.
How cute! I want a sweetie too! Off to check them out. Thanks Mitsy.
ReplyDeleteHey, looks like you're doing fantastically with your new machine! It's a cute one too.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see what else you sew!