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Saturday, 23 February 2013

A Present For Chef Mable


So Wednesday and Thursday this week I've been busy making said items and now I can share them with you.

 
No, you're not going mad, that is a large white teddy bear and not the real Chef Mable.  In the absence of a suitably sized model (Tatty was very keen to oblige but really not big enough on this occasion) and thinking on my feet as I only had an hour of daylight left before said garments would be wrapped and gone forever, I remembered and roped in Flicky's enormous teddy bear, known as Bedwyn to his friends. 

Here's a closer look.  It's a classic reversible apron and an adjustable chef's hat and I've adapted both from two great patterns by Joanna of Stardust Shoes who has designed the patterns for Making It Fun - Michael Miller Fabrics.  You can find the patterns by clicking through to the Making It Fun blog and they're in the tutorial section down the right-hand sidebar.

Chef's hat detail - fussy cut Olive the Ostrich by Laurie Wisbrun for Robert Kaufman and a row of machine embroidered hearts.  I think the perspective of the photo's a bit out because the cuff looks narrower on the left but it's perfectly straight really!

A peep inside the chef's hat - it's lined with a Hopscotch design fabric (CHILDREN at play by sarahjane for michael miller fabric) then I've bound the seams with dear STELLA lime green and white spots and added a machine embroidered heart detail.  You can see the adjustable velcro fastening and my 'made by ChrissieD' label.

I've tried to show you some of the pocket detail here - the pocket is fussy cut from Olive the Ostrich, lined with the CHILDREN at play 'hopscotch' fabric, trimmed with dear STELLA and again I've added a machine embroidered heart detail.

 A look at the 'back' of the reversible apron.


Finally, I can reveal who Flicky wanted the pressie made for.

It's for Mable, who is celebrating her 7th birthday today.  Flicky looks after Mable and her brother Emerson after school once or twice a week and they love to cook together so Flicky thought it would be great for Mable to have her own 'Chef Mable' Apron and Hat in her favourite colour - PINK.

Do you think Mable liked her pressie?  Judge for yourselves ...

 Step aside Gordon Ramsay!!!

!!! HAPPY 7TH BIRTHDAY MABLE !!!

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33 comments:

  1. Nana23 February 2013 at 13:09

    This is really, really cute and what a nice gift.

    Nana

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  2. QuiltCandy23 February 2013 at 13:23

    Oh wow what a perfect gift and she looks adorable!!

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  3. Sarah Lou23 February 2013 at 16:23

    What a great 7th birthday present! Very thoughtful of F, and the fabric choices are fab!

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    1. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD26 February 2013 at 09:38

      There was no question on the fabrics - Flicky said we had to go pink and from there our tastes are very similar - and she knows how I love to add lime green to pretty much everything! :)

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  4. Lisa23 February 2013 at 20:06

    These are AMAZING!!! I am especially loving all the detail you put into these pieces - the fussy cutting and the embroidered hearts are the cutest added touches. Mable is adorable and looks very pleased...I wonder what she will cook up in her new outfit??!!!

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    1. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD26 February 2013 at 09:39

      Hi Lisa, thank you, that pan's looking suspiciously empty right now! :)

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  5. Kati from Kati's Quilting24 February 2013 at 12:33

    Awww my Gawd! How adorable! I bet it was the BEST present Mable got for her birthday! I can't believe you made all this, they look fantastic! (and not because I didn't think you could tackle something like this) Maybe because I have a beef with patterns :)) Well done, Chrissie!

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    1. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD26 February 2013 at 09:41

      Thanks Kati - Made all this type of thing when the kids were small, fancy dress outfits and the like so it was fun to have a go again now. Flicky's got lots of ideas for when I've got grandchildren but I'm hoping it won't be for a few more years yet!!! :)

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  6. Kate24 February 2013 at 14:51

    Loving that chef's hat and apron - she's got to be the best dressed chef ever!
    This is my first visit to your blog and I quite enjoyed it. :)

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    1. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD26 February 2013 at 09:42

      Thanks for visiting Kate, I was so pleased when Flicky brought home photos of Mable wearing the hat and apron - they look so much better on her than on Bedwyn Bear! :)

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  7. Lin25 February 2013 at 03:35

    what fun! love them and so obviously does Mable.

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  8. Stephanie25 February 2013 at 10:47

    Love those ostrich prints!! What a great present :)

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    1. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD26 February 2013 at 09:43

      I love Olive the Ostrich too and I've got plenty left over. Flicky was quite keen to have her own apron too I think! :)

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  9. Deb@asimplelifequilts26 February 2013 at 08:45

    So adorable! That fabric is awesome.

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    1. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD26 February 2013 at 09:44

      Thanks Deb, I think Mable looks really great doesn't she? :)

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  10. Connie Kresin Campbell26 February 2013 at 17:29

    This is so cute and I think Mable loves it! Thanks for sharing.
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  11. Sue Daurio26 February 2013 at 19:53

    That is the cutest things EVER!!

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  12. Jill1 March 2013 at 21:52

    Great chef's set Chrissie! I LOVE the fabrics - and it certainly looks like it's a hit with the lucky recipient!

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  13. Pam @Threading My Way2 March 2013 at 05:42

    This is adorable, Chrissie!!! Lime green is the perfect colour to co-ordinate with those gorgeous fabrics and it's obvious Mable loves her new chef's set.

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    1. Pam @Threading My Way2 March 2013 at 08:01

      Hi Chrissie, I've featured your Chef set today... Threading Your Way Features

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    2. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD4 March 2013 at 08:26

      I just love lime green Pam, it makes colours really sing and thanks so much again for the feature :)

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  14. Kristy2 March 2013 at 09:26

    Absolutely adorable! Saw your link at Threading My Way! Now your newest follower too! :)

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    1. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD4 March 2013 at 08:28

      Thanks for dropping by Kristy and for your lovely comment and the follow too :)

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  15. Kathy Shea Mormino, The Chicken Chick4 March 2013 at 18:06

    Such pretty work.........Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop this week; I hope you’ll join us again!


    Cheers,
    Kathy Shea Mormino

    The Chicken Chick

    http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com

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  16. Vicki22 April 2014 at 01:26

    My next project is for 2 chefs aprons for a real chef! Makes me nervous, he's picky. This is just darling!

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  17. Val's Quilting Studio22 April 2014 at 08:12

    The perfect post to rejuvenate Chrissie! I need to get myself tags made like you have...and that final picture made my day!!!

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