It’s been a bit of fast sew week or two. Halloween cometh and that calls for something. The grand I live with decided to be another version of cat – third year. 
The first year it was simple. Black leggings, black shirt and I made cat ears, a cat tail and some fingerless mitts from fleece. Little bit of pink for the inside of the ear and the little pads on the mitts and she felt like a cat. Last year, mom bought her a snow leopard outfit and we added a bit of makeup. THIS year, we went full out with a fleece Cheetah. The one piece outfit, with a separate hood, mittens and spats to cover her shoes. Big enough to wear clothes underneath, but around here she will probably wear a coat too – and of course, mom cane across a very nice cheetah coat in the thrift store. Kid is decked out! But the first cat was when we were in Texas, and no one needed the extra warmth. The best part of this one is that after the events of the season, she has something cozy to hang out in.
I had purchased a long wanted snap set of plastic snaps and the pliers to attach them. There was not a specific project, but I kept encountering some that called for this tool. (BTW, purchased through Aliexpress for better price and quality seems good! It just takes patience for the item to reach you.) So a new tool needs to be tried an practiced, right? So I grabbed a couple of the small stuffed animals and made them coats out of leftover cheetah fleece and attached a snap. She was especially tickled that I cut a small hole for the tail. That went over so well I now have a small BOX of animals awaiting their winter wardrobe. Oh My!
And since one of the ones I nabbed to dress often plays with the neighbors identical one, I was nicely, and excitedly, asked if I could make a coat for her little one. Then her sister brought over her bear. Nothing fancy or difficult, but quick great result. Since fleece doesn’t fray, it’s simple to cut it and be done.
The bear was visiting my work table for his fitting, so you may notice a few other Halloween projects around the edges. More on that next week!
Love you! Take care til next time.
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