The Alchymyst's Study: P-P-P-Pick Up a Penguin (And a Pinafore)

Saturday 29 October 2016

P-P-P-Pick Up a Penguin (And a Pinafore)

Meet Bernard.

Yes I know it's a silly name for a penguin. DH named him. Duh, everyone know penguins should be called Skipper

or Kowalski or Rico or Private.

Maybe if I call him Sgt Bernard it'll work better...

I made him from a kit from House of Zandra. Check them out, there are some lovely ones.

I also finished this pinafore dress this week, using a lovely soft printed needlecord with a real 70's vibe.

The pattern is from Cotton and Chalk and came free with Simply Sewing Magazine. For once I made this up exactly as given in the pattern. The only alteration I had to make was that the shoulder straps came up a bit long.

8 comments:

Jo who can't think of a clever nickname said...: Is that BER-nard or Ber-NARD? Love him anyway.
And needlecord! There's a blast from the past. I think I've got a Joe Brown's skirt in brown floral needlecord. Never throw anything out!; 29 October 2016 at 12:21
Bea said...: Love Bernard! And terrific fabric for the dress. It will be wonderful for hot weather.; 29 October 2016 at 12:23
Vickie said...: Bernard is a fantastic name actually. My grandfather's name! :D
Love that dress.; 29 October 2016 at 13:18
Wendy said...: I love Bernard, he's brilliant! i always stop by their stall at shows but haven't yet bought a kit. one day i will!; 30 October 2016 at 01:52
Mary - Lecoeurceltique said...: Two great finishes, Christine.; 30 October 2016 at 02:59
Julie said...: Love the dress, that'll be nice and comfy for the winter months.
Bernard is cute.; 30 October 2016 at 10:45
Preeti said...: That's a beautiful dress!!; 30 October 2016 at 21:31
Carol said...: Bernard is adorable--love his big heart :) And what a pretty pinafore dress. I well remember those printed needlecord fabrics from the 70s :); 31 October 2016 at 16:50