Long weekend sewing

It’s a long christmas weekend here in Malaysia. Saturday, we went to Jalan Pudu to get some notions in bulk quantity. It was drizzling in the morning and th traffic was slightly congested. I guess, that’s normal in those parts of the world. It was a quick stop and I got Azrai to drive me around Jalan Kenanga for a quick survey. I found a shop that sells all sorts of display racks and fixture. Something I’d KIV for the next craft market.

We then went to Tropicana City to do groceries for Nenek Damansara. At least, Azrai did that while I took the kids to Toys ‘R’ Us to kill time. Had lunch at 3pm at Lake Club and went to Puchong to get Danial and Azrai a hair cut. 

Christmas day was a day to laze around at home watching tv. We had breakfast at home and only went out for lunner (lunch and dinner) at 5.30pm in Cyberjaya. We decided on Papparich. Here’s some photos:

Arwen loves the wind in her hair

Danial is no different

PappaRich Cyberjaya

Taking orders

Danial

Iced Soya+cincau

Kari Laksa

This morning, I decide to use up my corduroy stash and make more 3/4 pants for Danial. I know some parents have daily clothes and nice clothes for outings and make a point to get the kids to change into nicer clothes before going out. I’m one who’s not bothered to get the kids to change so I get them to wear ready to go out clothes everyday. Even at the spur of the moment, we can all just dash through the door and go out. The idea of having to change the kids before going out would just kill the mood. 

How was your weekend? Enjoy the few more hours left of it and if I don’t make any more post before the year end, here’s ending 2011 with gratitude. It’s been a good year and looking forward to a greater 2012 :) Happy new year folks!

Danial’s Shorts Ver 1.1

Danial’s second shorts or three quarter pants to add into his new 2011 wardrobe. The difference between ver1.0 and ver1.1 is basically the pocket flaps. This one is done in black corduroy enhanced with Monaluna’s Mingle in Red for the folds, lining, waist band and pocket flaps. I’ve embroidered Danial’s initials on one of the pockets. This time, I remembered to put the water soluble stabilizer on top of the fabric before embroidering as it is recommended to do so for fabric that tends to ‘sink’ the embroidery like terry or in this case corduroy.

Danial’s Day Out

Danial didn’t waste time sporting his new shorts or three quarter pants I made for him earlier today. He likes it very much and said that it’s very comfortable. The only complaint is how come adik’s face (Lil Arwen’s label) is on his pockets. Looks like I’ve got to make a different label for him and perhaps the birth of my kidswear?

Danial’s Shorts

My weekend project completed today. Danial’s shorts. Well, it’s actually a three quarter pants. He needs new shorts for his daily wear as his wardrobe has not be updated for quite some time now.  I made it using the corduroy fabric and now I’ve decided that the colour is not teal but more moss. I used ZigZag Zoo print from my stash for the turn ups and the pocket linings to add a little bit of character to the otherwise dull pants. I’ve also embroidered Danial’s initials on the pockets. 

The pattern came from this book that I bought sometime ago from Amazon.com. Lots of beautiful patterns to try. At least this is the first from the book. 

I’m going to add this in Lil Arwen’s range of kidswear for custom order and maybe do a few ready mades (finding time to do that is another challenge!)

Will try to take photos of Danial wearing the pants later. Till then, have a nice weekend folks.