A Variation on a Theme

Just finished this hip little range of 'Upcycles' *love* these.  They have built on the one I started as a 'proto-type' in our last post...Our Upcycles are meant to be an environmental choice as in 'Reduce, Reuse and Recycle' and a bit of *Fun*.

Also, some pretty little 'Vintage inspired' girl's skirts to bring joy to the wearer.  They are an 'Easy-wear' pull on style; 'Easy-care' hardwearing 100% cotton - iron or don't iron - the crinkled 100% cotton look can look quite crisp and fun; and all 100% Handmade : ) 

These sweet little 'dancing skirts' are a real favourite with girls and the 'not too fussy' styles make them quite wearable and manageable for littlies.  The simplistic style is in keeping with our 'Kids clothes for Kids' philosophy - nothing too fancy, no scaled down grown-ups clothes :)  Simple old fashion style and quality with a modern edge.

These were a joy to make these and a Big Thanks to Mel at Mel's Garden for her order : )  Mel's lovely online store will open Feb 19th and we wish her a big congratulations and a great start to her trading.  Lillipilli Lane is delighted to join Mini Mermaid in store.

To visit Mel's Garden pop over to the link under stockists.

Love the little woven bird house, no residents yet...Summer here in the Sthn Hemisphere and enjoying some beautiful flowers, love those purple and lavender hues, great inspiration...

handmade upcycled Mamma's skirt

Here it is,
my upcycled beauty (see previous post for raw materials) I just *love* the way this one turned out...I have called it 'Dynamic'. I love working with fabrics that inspire me (which I only use) and they almost guide themselves along, letting me know what to do with them.

This little skirt has just gone to a Mamma (to be again) to accommodate her growing shape, to provide some comfort, to be fun and jazzy - some pregnancy clothes are so boring aren't they...

It also will hope to see her through the period after birth with its gentle drawstring waist fitting loosely able to adjust, as her body adjusts through all the phases of motherhood xx *Love* making these.

What's Cooking?

Our 'To Do' list for today,

We are working on some new upcycled skirts.  We love the philosophy and creativity of 'upcycling', it is one of our most favourite ways to make useful wares. So happy to find these beautiful little fabric remnants and this funky un-serviceable sheet (which has holes in places). 

From these little Treasures we will create some Easy-wear Skirts
Looking forward to getting started!  We use un-servicable materials for our upcycles - as we can't see the sustainability in cutting up wares that are in working order, even if they are a bit outdated ; )

One of these upcycled's will go to a  Mamma who is yearning for something comfortable to wear during her weeks of pregnancy - one that will grow with her through pregnancy and beyond.  Our Easy-wear skirts are totally made with Mamma's in mind. A comfy elastic waist that is easy to *pull-on* style, great for mamma's with littlies to manage, even with one hand!  Don't we often just have one hand free - the other holding a baby or multi-tasking, what a blessing the baby sling is! 

The other upcycled skirts will find a home a beautiful new home at a fabulous new online store, soon to open:) take a sneek preview, its gorgeous and has some really unique and creative wares Mels Garden 'Where all the products are handmade, organic, made local & sustainable'. We are very much looking forward to joining Mel's Garden.

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Need a flattering and comfy new handmade skirt?

Hello to you all,

For those of you who already wear our Easy-wear skirts, you will know at Lillipilli Lane we love making clothes that really work for mums and their kids. Well by popular request here's another in our range, a pretty A-line skirt well suited and flattering for the hourglass and pear-figures.

This pretty pink paisley fabric is just one in our new range. Pop over to our
Handmade clothing at Lillipilli Lane online store, and select 'Women's A-line skirt' to have a peek at the fabric range. We'd love to know what you think, do add a comment here : ) This one was made as a b'day pressie for a special Mamma - Happy Birthday Anna.

All 100% cotton.

We are also very happy to announce our new market date - pop over to the sidebar 'At the Market' to have a peek. This will be our Christmas market, so lots of wonderful chrissy pressies to be found : ) Only 45 days til Xmas. Are you ready? I'm not, but will start my handmade Christmas shopping today!

Sneak preview

Hello everyone,

how's your week been? I am happily sewing for Mathilda's Market this Sunday. I have gone spotti dotti (again)- love this little twirl skirt from vintage fabric. Too Cute. Also some other lovely fabrics in the process of becoming some-one's lovely little dancing skirt: *lucky me* to create these special little gifts...Best wishes to everyone in prepping for the day and to those gearing up to visit : )

Look fwd to seeing you there for a fun and inspiring day.

New mamma's skirts, love these

Hello everyone, hope all is well for each and everyone of you.

I came accross this fabric in a new store - I love the retro and vintage type fabrics and found these! Lucky me. The inspiration as to what to make from them came to me - yes fabrics talk to me :-) - so I put them together as a couple of very comfy long easy-wear skirts. I love these you can slip them on at home, or if you have to go out...very comfy and look ok too...

The patterns really are lovely - best to have a close up to really see their character. I am drawn to orange at present - signifies growth and creativity...and this particular shade of green I find happy and easy to be around. I am now looking forward to making myself a version...(yes I do have lots of fabric put aside to make my very own - can take a while, anybody else have that experience!)

These skirties are on their way to their happy retailer Ms Liesa at Handmade Heaven http://handmadeheaven7.blogspot.com/ and hope to find someone who loves them : ) Thanku Liesa, I also have some on my Madeit shop to see how they go. Wish me luck.

New mamma's easy-wear skirt

Here is my latest cute mamma's skirt. Its a full gathered skirt so is a bit twirly and fun. Lightweight, cool, pretty fabric. I have added a little gathered pocket and ric rac trim for fun and a nice big retro style button. Gathered at the waist for ease of fit. Can be worn at the waist as above, or at the hips as below. This one is happily waiting a new owner at Handmade Heaven http://www.handmadeheaven7.blogspot.com/ with the second of only three blue linen long skirts (below) all slightly different.

More Vintage*Retro skirts for mums

Here are some more fun vintage and retro inspired skirts I have been whipping up. This mid length Easy-wear skirt one above is from some beautiful vintage fabric I found on my trip at a wonderful little vintage shop called Shop 55 it also has an online shop. The yellow gingham is my tribute to the ever smiling and sweet Doris Day. The long length Easy-wear skirt is made from blue linen with appliqued pocket and is my pioneering mothers tribute : -) These skirts have headed down to the lovely hand-made shop Handmade Heaven.

Hand-made Rose Brooch

I am inspired at present by the coming of spring, my daughter was sooo happy to see the return of butterflies to the garden yesterday ...me too...

And what better way to celebrate spring, then with flowers...and a fabric flower will last so long, and have better chi than dried flowers (? a thought to ponder)... anyway, by way of introduction here it is the 'Rose Brooch' ...I can feel some more coming on : -)

An Easy-wear Skirt made out of the same fabric (Cho Cho San Pomichi) has recently gone to a very good home and I thought I would whip up a pretty fabric flower in the same fabric to match for a bit of fun..its such an lovely fabric...definately a fave and appeals to my love of 'vintage like' things...

This brooch can be used quite a few ways as an accessory, pinned to a headband, to a handbag, worn as a brooch...pinned to a belt...Can you add to this list, I would love to hear any more ideas...

New addition to the easy wear skirt range

Hello everyone here is the finished piece...

I really love these rich, warm colours matched with this wide natural look cream coloured lace.

Have a close look at the lace detail in the photo below - the way the shadows cast through it - beautiful...I also sewed a couple of wooden buttons onto the front to embellish the already fabulous patterns.

Thanks to the fabric artist for the inspiration. I will do a few more skirts and other wares in this range. Keep an eye on my coming website, and Made It online shopfront.

These Easy Wear skirts are great for girls to wear whatever they are doing - whether its helping with some carpentry or wearing to a party! 100% cotton is comfy to wear and long-wearing and materials are sourced locally...