My friend's little girl just turned 6 year.  I made her a sparkly tutu skirt with ribbon trim. 

The lining is purple cotton and overlay with sparkly pink tulle with elastic waistband. I sew some satin ribbon on the waistband for added interest.

I hope she'll like it.

Invisible zipped cushion cover

I discovered that making an invisible zipped cushion is not that difficult.

And it save some fabric since I only got 1/2 yard of this pretty Curvy Stripe blue from Kelly Lee-Creel Storybook lane.

The cushion body is from Ikea, measuring 50cm X 50cm, for $4.50.

The middle panel is from my Trumpet dress, Michael Miller Backyard Baby Windy Day Aqua. I just love how sweet it looks together.

For the back, I added Jennifer Moore Fox Hollow in Stripey Blue by Monaluna at the side and top. 

I didn't take photo of the making process but basically you just piece the pieces together and sew the zipper using invisible zipper foot on one side. Then, you put them right side facing and sew up the remaining 3 sides. Remember to leave the zipper half open or else you will not be able to turn the cushion cover inside out.

The cushion is a farewell gift for a colleague. I hope the receiver will like it.  

Ikea armchair cover

My sister bought my youngest a kids armchair from Ikea.  She loves the chair and called it her "Comfortable Chair".

POÄNG Children's armchair - IKEA

The cushion on the chair was getting dirty and in need of a new cover.  She said "Mama, can I have purple please!" 

Cover made from Andover Kelly Lee-Creel Storybook Lane Good Girls Toss Doll in Purple and I only need slightly more than 1 fat quarter!   

For the headrest, I use Kelly Lee Storybook Lane Character and Treats in lavender. I just love how they compliment each other.

I hope the cover will last her for a while before I make her another.  Daughter no. 1 demanded that I use the remanent fabric for a coin purse since she don't have the chair. So, back to sewing now..