What with the surreal events happening in our cities, today has been all about my boys. If I wasn't worrying about James who was travelling and working up in London today, then I was worrying about my brothers who also both work in London. The youngest also lives in Hackney, so had given me a first hand account as he walked down his devastated street yesterday.
I'm not going to rant on about the subject...in fact I'm at a loss for words...but I couldn't chat on about sewing without first saying that I was, and am, worried.
A little light relief came in the shape of another (slightly smaller) boy. It was Matthew's first birthday party this afternoon. Matthew is lovely friend Nikki's little boy, and potential suitor for Felix :).
Guess what? he got a home-made present. (as well as some Duplo!)
I went for a simple pair of trousers with an elasticated waistband and optional turn-ups. I was short on boy fabrics, but found some yummy Michael Miller prints that did the trick just fine.
Here's Felix kindly modelling said trousers this morning before they went to the birthday boy..
Not her best look...and yes, that is a bottle of Tabasco she's clutching, stolen from the cupboard behind her...fortunately the lid is securely tightened...!
Happy Birthday Matthew
x
