Three years ago I was leaving my footprints in the deserts of Jordan, now I'm leaving my footprints in my hometown.
So different and yet so similar.
Saturday, 23 February 2013
What a difference ...
... three years make!
Three years ago I was leaving my footprints in the deserts of Jordan, now I'm leaving my footprints in my hometown.
So different and yet so similar.
Three years ago I was leaving my footprints in the deserts of Jordan, now I'm leaving my footprints in my hometown.
So different and yet so similar.
Thursday, 21 February 2013
A parrrrot!
MiniMojcek Nr.2 was very clear when I asked him about his wishes for this year's costume: he wanted to be a parrot.
And a parrot he was.
I bought fleece in red, blue, green, and yellow to make the wings. I cut four semicircles and left some additional fabric at the top (red) layer had to make sleeves.
The semicircles were cut to make them look like feathers.
A lot of cutting was done...
I bought some Indian headdress, plucked the feathers and sewed them on the wings.
Instead of sewing the whole costume, I bought a red onesie and leggings.
Unfortuntely, before I was able to make a hat with the beak, MiniMojcek Nr.2 fell ill (chicken pox) and he had to stay at home for two weeks. So I didn't even bother making the hat as he was already very very happy with the wings.
So was I.
And a parrot he was.
I bought fleece in red, blue, green, and yellow to make the wings. I cut four semicircles and left some additional fabric at the top (red) layer had to make sleeves.
The semicircles were cut to make them look like feathers.
A lot of cutting was done...
I bought some Indian headdress, plucked the feathers and sewed them on the wings.
Instead of sewing the whole costume, I bought a red onesie and leggings.
Unfortuntely, before I was able to make a hat with the beak, MiniMojcek Nr.2 fell ill (chicken pox) and he had to stay at home for two weeks. So I didn't even bother making the hat as he was already very very happy with the wings.
Sunday, 10 February 2013
Luke Skywalker costume
This time of year again when all the mothers in this part of the world go mad sewing and preparing all sorts of costumes. MiniMojcek Nr. 1 was very brief: he wanted to be Luke Skywalker. OK.
First I made off-white cotton canvas trousers. Two pieces sewn together with elastic in the waist:
The top was based on his Judo kimono. I never ever realised that kimono sleeves are drafted in one with the bodice! So, so easy to make.
Brown fleece was used to make the belt and the bag. It is perfectly clear to me that the original belt looks quite different and that the belt buckle is totally wrong, but that was one I had at home. Oh, well. I also made two tapes of a slightly different fabric that I wrapped around his legs.
And of course he needed a light sabre. I found this one in a shop.
Once MiniMojcek Nr.1 had one, MiniMojcek Nr.2 also wanted one - although his costume was something completely different. So I made one: a torch light, a green plastic rod and a bit of insulating tape. Done.
So now I have Luke Skywalker and a parrot fighting on my bed. Oh, well.
First I made off-white cotton canvas trousers. Two pieces sewn together with elastic in the waist:
The top was based on his Judo kimono. I never ever realised that kimono sleeves are drafted in one with the bodice! So, so easy to make.
Brown fleece was used to make the belt and the bag. It is perfectly clear to me that the original belt looks quite different and that the belt buckle is totally wrong, but that was one I had at home. Oh, well. I also made two tapes of a slightly different fabric that I wrapped around his legs.
And of course he needed a light sabre. I found this one in a shop.
Once MiniMojcek Nr.1 had one, MiniMojcek Nr.2 also wanted one - although his costume was something completely different. So I made one: a torch light, a green plastic rod and a bit of insulating tape. Done.
So now I have Luke Skywalker and a parrot fighting on my bed. Oh, well.
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