Mess and Cowboys

What a weekend we have had so far - off to the launch of our friend's new business Parents Wisdom on Friday night - that was so much fun and Middy stole the show flashing her nappy and generally being the life of the party, she is so cute all you can do is laugh at her and her silliness. Girly is still recovering from having her plaster removed so she sat quietly and did some art work in the room specially set up for littlies. Girly particularly loved Little Artist and Penny was so patient with her. It was a great night and we wish Tracey much success with Parents Wisdom.
Saturday was spent mainly with visitors popping into see Girly and her bare legs so it wasn't until late in the afternoon that we got to create some mess and WOW what a mess we created. Lots and lots of lovely fabric mess, cotton, paper, interfacing but I can guarantee from this mess will come some beautiful bags - all ready for the Dodges Ferry Artisans Market on the 7th March.
We are always creating new 'systems' to try and organise and streamline our sewing and our space - which is very limited. Our latest idea is to peg all the bits and pieces that go into making our bags onto a clothes horse - we will let you know if it works - seems OK at the moment. Well at least we wont be spending half my time crawling around on the floor looking for that strap or that pouch.Here is a sneak peek at one of our 'different' bags - wouldn't you love this spunky cowboy hanging over your shoulder and close to your.........HEART............ Sorry he is a little blurry - those damn cowboys can run really fast and it was a battle to catch him *grin*
Bye for now Miss Chief
xxx

EcoWear - Eco Savvy

We are now ready to launch our EcoWear clothing at the next market (Dodges Ferry).
What is Eco Savvy clothing you ask?
Our EcoWear clothing is all about up-cycling. Up-cycling is the process of converting pre-loved materials, into new materials of better quality and a higher environmental value.

Singlets - $8.00 Tops/bodysuits - $10.00 Sizes 0000 - 1
EcoWear is environmentally friendly,clothing with a conscience, and at a fraction of the price.

You can purchase our new range either by contacting us (custom orders welcome) or coming along to one of our markets. Dodges Ferry, March 7th and Mathilda's Market, March 27th

BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO SOMEONE'S ONCE LOVED HIGH QUALITY CHILDREN'S CLOTHING

So much to do, so little time to do it in!

WOW! what a week... tick, tick, tick (my brain working overtime).
I have now started an 'ideas' book, as I can't sleep at night with all the millions of ideas flowing through my head, and it is proving to be fantastic.
I feel a bit sorry for Middy and Mr H, as i have barely had time to scratch myself lately! we have new business cards, new logo and new labels.. plus i am launching my new EcoWear clothing (watch this space).
I also did a minni middy photo shoot this morning, luckly for me Middy loves being outside, so i got some beautiful photos of both bubby and her outfit.
I have been visiting the local op shops and wow have i picked up some fantastic treasures for our stall display, its amazing how the imagination can work, i was a bit worried bringing some of my 'fantastic finds' home to hubby :-p.
Our next market is at Dodges Ferry on the 7th March, come along and check out all our new gear!

In love

Missy is in bed and its quiet - mainly because she told me to turn the telly down - cheeky bugger!

I have had a productive and messy day and am a little excited by the 'new' things I made today.

I spent some time last night dying some cream wool blankets using food dye, white vinegar and hot water -recipe here - this is the first time I have used this process and I was amazed how effective it is. I didn't even measure anything, just chucked it all together and voila.

I love these pouches, the colours, the texture and that they allow a few errors without too much stress (of course i don't make mistakes). They just cheer me up and make me want to make hundreds and hundreds - well maybe 10 or 20 *grin*




This bag uses a new technique of using contact to creat a water proof section, sorta like oilcloth. It wasn't as easy as it sounded and a few choice words escaped my pure lips - I stitched and unpicked and ironed and finally here it is. I am happy with it and it is a little quirky. I love the material "Dysfunctional Family' by Michael Miller - it is so funny and maybe just a little bit true!



Well best get back to it. Time to clean up now :-(

Night

Playin' around

Well I finally managed to find the time to sit and write a post. I have had fun today playing around with some new ideas - I actually think they are going to be successful. Usually the pictures in my head never correspond with what finally comes out.
I have been using the food colouring technique to dye some old cream wool blankets - -$2.00 each at the local oppy and I am hoping to turn them into brooches - cut up of course or they would be HUGE brooches and some pouches. I will show them to you when I get them done to my satisfaction.
I also have been working on a new technique in my bag making and OH MY I think I love it.
Here is a peek at my 'projects' and for now night night
Tracey

I have buckled under pressure of not wanting to miss out on a fantastic market!
So Mathildas here we come!
This market is going to be HUGE, take a look at their webpage and see all the magnificent stall holders.
*Becky

The Barn Market

Wow! what a beautiful market.
We had so much fun, met so many lovely stall holders and visitors. It's so hard not to spend all your money on the other gorgeous products.. we did spoil ourselves a little, we brought yummy bath bombs from the Bomb Squad. I also couldn't go past a beautiful growth chart for Middy, from Jasmin Rose.
As you can see, we all had so much fun with the photo booth, which was free at the market and such a great personal touch.
Our next market is on March the 7th and Dodges Ferry, so we will be busy sewing, sewing, sewing - especially Tracey, as we have nearly sold out of bags.
So watch this space for new stunning bag designs.
*Becky

Now ready for tomorrows market :)

The Hungry Caterpillar!
Size One, $15.00
I have been working frantically to get this new design complete for tomorrows Barn Market. and I am so very pleased with the final garment. The stitching was a little more complex then usual, but worth every minute.
Bring on next week, when i get some time do make some more, maybe girly ones :)

Keep posted for photos, goss and all the info on tomorrows Market, we are so very excited to be involved in this new market.
Featured in today's paper - page 26.

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I have finally been convinced...

After months and months of people telling me to start a blog for Miss Chief Designs, here it is.

Welcome to the blog for Miss Chief Designs.
Let me introduce the brains, skill and dedication behind Miss Chief.
Tracey my mother and loving grandmother to LL 8, Girly 4 and Middy 1.


Becky , I live in upper Moonah (Moonah Heights I like to call it :-p) I have a beautiful 1 year old daughter Middy, she is the light of my life and the reason why I decided to start designing childrens clothing. I am also married to the most amazing supportive, kind hearted man, Mr H. All in all, I am one very lucky woman.

In this blog, we hope to bring you laughter (or LOL as it is these days..), an insight to Miss Chief's hard work and new designs and where and when our up coming markets will be