More winter fabric

Yummm.................... just take a look at these fabulous colours for my winter collection 09.

I have some fantastic ideas for this lot.

Some winter clothing has already been sold prior to going onto the web.

Several times I have been asked "where did you get those pants" and well yes that is my cue to put in a small plug for the business. Little Miss and Mr Macka are great little advertisers without realy trying.

Winter Fabric

I have also just received some fabulous fabric yesterday from Elissa at Kelani Fabric Obsession for my new winter clothes. Miss Macka will be the first to try it out. I will show you a preview very soon of things to come.

Finger Painting Pink & Green

I have just received some more of the finger painting pink and green fabric from Duckcloth. So I will be able to make 2 more pairs of light weight denim pants. Keep an eye out for them on the web.

Drafting Patterns

I know it has been a long time, but I have been busy drafting some new pants patterns and adjusting my sizing to have consistency between the styles.

I have been working on a new boot leg pants pattern that will be coming really soon with the winter range which is still in its drafting stage. (I know, I know, everyone else is so organised!! I'm not.)

Sizes 00, 0, 1, 18months, 2 & 3 will be available

I will be trailing the new size 3 bootleg pattern on Miss Macka shortly and I will give you sneak peak at what is to come.

My Baking paper is used much more frequently for patterns than for cooking!!!

If you were wondering, Miss Macka's plaster is off now and she is back to playing full steam ahead. I just need Mr Macka back from another stint in Hospital!!!

Until next time XX

Happy New Year

Well here we are well into the new year!

X-mas time is a very busy time for us and I'm sure for everyone else as well.

I thought I would share with you some of the O.O.A.K (one of a kind) T-shirts that I made for nieces and nephews this year as Christmas presents.

Green Apple in a Tree

Two fishes

Red Apple in a Tree

Numberplate T's (personalised by using initials and Birth date)

It has been a bit of a busy start for my family thus there has not been as much time spent on the business as I would like!!!
Mr Macka fractured his leg AGAIN on Boxing Day! Don't ask its a long story!!!
Then Little Miss Macka fell from bunk beds and broke her arm. So Mr Macka is still in hospital and Miss Macka is in plaster!!

The exciting news for Fancy Pants 4 tots, is that I am having a 20% off everything SALE at the moment and if you are in Melbourne you can save on postage, and view my complete range by visiting me at the North Essendon Market on Saturday the 31st of January.

Hope to see you there, if not then buy on line for some great summer deals.

Hoffman Beep Beep Fabric

A couple of weeks ago I received some wonderful fabric from Elissa at Kelani Fabric. (I must say beautifully presented and fast friendly delivery). It is from Hoffman's Beep Beep range.

This fabric features cars, trucks, planes and boats. I also purchased some of the co-ordinating spots and stripe fabric in similar colours. I was lucky enough to get the last of the tan fabric shown here.

And look what I managed to whip up with these lovely fabrics.

These shorts are a size 3 on a 4 year old they are a long 3/4 style with a full elastic waistband so are very versatile and could be worn for several seasons.

Here they are again size 1 on Master Macka who is 15 and 1/2 months, sooo cute.

Some coordinating T-shirts were also designed to mix and match with all of the combinations of shorts, below.

Hoffman Beep Beep shorts Tan, Striped and Blue cuffs, these are all size 3.

I have made only one of each to keep them special, however I do have enough fabric to make one or two more. If you would like a different size I can make to order if you drop me an e-mail. These shorts will be available on-line very soon.

New Business cards

While trying to get ready for my first market I was also working on updating and creating my own Business cards and swing tags. I think they came out O.K.

I love the happy feel of those dots in the background.

At the same time I had Geoff at Flemington Signs make up this hard PVC banner for the base of my clothing rack ready just in time for the big day.

My first market stall

My first market was the Sisters Market held at the Brunswick Town Hall on the 29th of November. I was very nervous that I would not sell anything!!!!

I made enough money to cover my site costs so I was very happy about that. Meanwhile Mr Macka was looking after Miss & Master Macka for the first time by himself for the whole day !!!

The house looked like a bomb went off when I get home but the bub's were well looked after so that's all that matters.

I borrowed Miss Macka's life size dolly, Tammy (80cm tall, this includes the lovely locks on top) and dressed her in one of my peasant tops and the matching skirt. She looked adorable. Tammy is also hand made by Bonnie Dolls, some very cleaver Lady's that attend the Flemington Market.

What's been happening

I thought I would give you a short overview on what has been happening at Fancy Pants 4 tots over the last few months.

Basically I have been madly sewing making new shorts, T-shirts, and Peasant tops and skirts for the girls and boys collections, in readiness for the launch of my website on the 5th of October .

Here are a few of the spring summer items now online.

For the Launch I threw a party at the studio (our house) and invited my most loyal customers to view the entire range before it was available to the general public. Sorry I forgot to take some pictures, but we had sparking wine and lots of yummy food. I has a great afternoon showcasing all of my work.

I took orders for custom work and sold several pieces from my new range. A great day was had by all. Then it was back to the sewing machine to create some more wonderful things for my first market day. More on this in the next post.

I have also been working hard on the web site trying to navigate my way around the technical side of that, not being a whiz in that department it has taken lots of late nights to get it where it is at the moment. Lots still to do!!!!!!! Then there is the Littel Mackas and Mr Macka to look after too. I'm sure all work at home mum's are nodding in agreement that it is lots of hard work but we love what we do.