Adithis Amma Sews - Cute Confessions of a Sew Addict

Craftster Best of 2011 winner - Navarathri Collection!

2012-02-03T05:00:00.003+05:30

I had a pleasant surprise waiting for me as i checked Craftster site and as is my routine i check if there had been any replies to my posts, and viola there were 2 one for the Navarathri Collection and another for the Robot Costume and guess what , my Navarathri Collection had been chosen as one of the best 5 projects of the year in Craftster - Kids Clothing category! Can you believe it? I am

Mil's Saree Blouse on her B'day

2012-02-02T10:52:00.002+05:30

Simple cotton saree and blouse but the piping around the neckline makes such a striking difference to the whole look. Another reason for me to stash all the left over bits .. hubby dearest are you reading this post...now you know the reason for ever growing fabric stash in my craft room! don't you ;) This saree combination reminds me of one of the dialogues in my fav soap of the season , Iss

Naughty Notions Challenge - Potli Bag !

2012-01-31T20:46:00.001+05:30

My entry for the Naughty Notions Challenge - Potli Bag. We had to make a clutch using left over trims and notions, the main purpose of the challenge was to use up some of our ever growing Notions Treasure Box! Decided to do a Potli, which is very much the Traditional Indian Clutch and made use of the left over fabric (remember my Varalakshmi Pooja Saree Blouse!) and used the red kundan and bead

Men's Fashion for a change!

2012-01-31T10:53:00.002+05:30

I hardly blog about Men's fashion, with Valentine's day coming up, was thinking of sewing up something special for my hubby, saw these kurtas, which i can't help drooling over ! (only the Kurtas not the model ;) ) Cowl Neck Kurta! wow! Ok i admit, i like the model too in the below pic; ahem, so what's special apart from the model, the collar and placket! I seem to be in a flirty mood

MIL's Saree Blouse(s)

2012-01-28T18:49:00.001+05:30

This one was made for New Year's Eve celebrations at our Residential Complex. Will post her B'day saree blouse pics soon ... Click here for her B'day Saree Blouse ... Pin It

Happy Republic Day!

2012-01-26T22:11:00.000+05:30

Long Live India! Be Proud to be an Indian. Jai Hind! Pin It

Creative Blog Hop - Today's Guest - Talented Lakshmi of SADALAS !

2012-01-25T05:00:00.023+05:30

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journey called life ....

2012-01-23T10:01:00.001+05:30

Dear Readers, You might be wondering (if you have been visiting Adithis Amma Sews regularly) that why aren't there much of sewing posts these days? It's because my sewing mojo has not yet been revived, as there are lots of Unfinished Sewing Objects lying around in my craft room. Even the completed projects, remember the Burdastyle Book Dress which i haven't shared yet and the Flip Turn top from

Instant Gratification !

2012-01-19T18:24:00.001+05:30

As i trying to get my Sewing Mojo back, the short and sweet, in a snap kind of projects are so refreshing and energizing... tried the Neck Tie tutorial, about which i had posted day before yesterday! Instead of adding clip at the back, i added a neckband with velcro closure. As i woke her up from her nap since it was her play time, i announced "Surprise , i made this for YOU!"she was quite

Continuous Bias Tape Tutorial from No Big Dill

2012-01-19T16:41:00.000+05:30

I do make continuous bias tape when i am plan to sew the hem line of circle skirts! Yes i did for quite a few gaghras and circle skirt frocks made for Adithi, about 3.5 metres to be precise! You can use them to give piped hem at neckline, sleeves and also at hem of skirt pieces like ararkali or umbrella pattern kameez / dresses! Do you have a favorite piece of brocade or any other embossed or

Creative Blog Hop - Lets Welcome Neha from Steps Towards Crafting

2012-01-18T05:22:00.008+05:30

Clip On Tie Tutorial from I Make Stuff ! check it out!

2012-01-17T11:58:00.000+05:30

Oh! i absolutely love this, makes for instant gratification, i am off to try it, do check it out I Make Stuff.: Clip On Tie Tutorial!: Pin It

Iniya Pongal Nalvaazhthukkal (Happy Pongal!)

2012-01-15T12:21:00.001+05:30

Wish you all a Prosperous Pongal. Pongalo Pongal ! Pongal is a Harvest Festival celebrated in South India. The same festival is referred by different names all through India. Did not manage much sewing hours the whole of this week, hence for the first time ever, Adithi is wearing a readymade outfit, which has been altered on a festival day! Had got this for new year and had altered the same,

Check this out: Pieced Scalloped Fabric Tutorial

2012-01-12T11:53:00.001+05:30

Sewing has been non-existent for the past one week as i had been doing Pongal (Harvest festival) Cleaning the whole of last week and since this Monday, my sister is down with Tyhpoid and i don't have much time left to sew, i have cut out a new pattern using Pattern Magic 2 book (it is quite an exciting project and has drawn me deep into it!) hope to finish it by Pongal atleast (which falls on

Creative Blog Hop - Meet Shruthi from Mindful Meanderings!

2012-01-11T05:00:00.001+05:30

Giveaway - Kids Decor from Lost in Reverie....

2012-01-10T10:58:00.000+05:30

Would you like to win this ... Check out this giveaway from Lost in Reverie....: Pin It

Adithis Amma Sews in - The Hindu :Article - Chennai through the Blogs!

2012-01-08T12:17:00.002+05:30

When i received a mail from Tanya whom i met at IndiBlogger meet (she works a s a reporter with Nxg Column of The Hindu), saying she was researching on blogging trends in India and asked for my views on the role blogging plays in forming public opinion today along with a questionnaire, i was excited and gave my views. Suddenly in my mailbox i got a google alert specifying mention of

At Cross roads on new year!

2012-01-06T18:53:00.000+05:30

I have called it the cross-roads, coz the pattern at the yoke and the bottom half of the top criss-cross with contrasting pieces to make it look like cross-roads, can you visualize the same are am i too much into dreamland, anyways i liked the design and it looks way better than how it would have if I stuck to the original print alignment along the lengthwise grain! Sister gifted me the material

Vegan Bag Arrived - off to Magda!

2012-01-05T18:56:00.001+05:30

The much awaited Vegan Bag arrived and has been duly sent across to the winner, fabulous Magda of MagdaMagda Design Studio! Since i already know her address , remember i went and met her during my cousin's wedding in November! it will be sent to her ASAP! Hope she likes it! I noticed that the picture has been missing in the Giveaway post as it has linked it from Brandmile site from where i

Creative Blog Hop - First Guest - Shalini from Craft Island

2012-01-04T05:25:00.025+05:30

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Meet Robot Adithi Version 2!

2012-01-03T11:39:00.000+05:30

During New Year's Eve, we have a gala time at our Residential Colony and have various activities and games as part of the festivities, fancy dress for kids is a regular staple! For this when i was thinking about it, 2 characters sprung up in my mind and Adithi chose Robot out of them! The other one i had in mind was Shree Hanuman! Since my hubby dearest was on block leave and was available

Happy New Year & Vegan Bag Giveaway - Winner

2012-01-02T12:44:00.000+05:30

Happy New Year to all my dear readers. Wish you and your near and dear ones a Healthy, Happy and Prosperous 2012 ! I have loads to share with you, regarding the LED project, New year's outfit and Burdastyle dress, but there's one thing which needs to be done first, and that is .... Yes! it's time to announce the winner of the ROSEE Vegan Leather Bag giveaway! actually i should have done it

LED Project update ...

2011-12-30T17:07:00.000+05:30

Here is the sneak peak of the LED Project i have been working on, this entire week, it is almost 75% complete. Stay tuned for more updates! Pin It

LED Lights - current obsession!

2011-12-27T21:47:00.000+05:30

I am working on something which has LED lights as one of its feature, I am a dumbo with regards to physics, thanks to my talented ameteur scientist hubby, i am able to survive this project, so far so good, fingers crossed! so what it is , hmm i guess you will have to till new year to know! Shhh it is a secret! As of now, check this LED project at Ikat Bag (one of my fav blogs!); ikat bag:

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-25T19:07:00.000+05:30

Merry Christmas and Seasons'Greetings to all my dear readers. Pin It