I am not good at this blogging thing. I'm thinking Instagram might be a better thing for me. But here's what I've been up to the last month-ish.
◇Coachella shorts (the striped ones with gold ricrac)
◇bow ties and tea towels
◇Scrundlewear from S.U.A.T.
◇Alabama Chanin red polka dot tank and Butterick 4198 shorts
◇Love Notions Trendy Tunic
◇Always Autumn Moccasins
◇ bridesmaid dress (the pattern escapes me right now)
The first is an outfit for a birthday present. Upcycled women's button down into a tunic and a pair of brown polka dot Coachella shorts (pattern: striped swallow design).
Next is a sun suit using Dana Made It free diaper bloomer pattern. I extended the front panel up, lined the front, and added straps.
Last, is a mommy and me top with a crochet yoke pattern I found floating around on pinterest (I can't remember the source right now). Also a basic at bag using some gorgeous PUL from the fabric snob.
The first was a muslin made with 4 way stretch (not pictured) and it was way too big.
The navy stripe is a 2 way knit from my stash (probably a good chance it came from the $1/yd rack at wally world) and it fit great. If you look at the pattern, you'll notice this version isn't on there. I used view A, with the following mods:
-made sleeves 3/4 length
-added a 18"×22" rectangle of fabric to the bottom
-underlined the top pieces because I didn't feel like top stitching it all
The aqua version (fabric from GirlCharlee) mods:
-omitted sleeves and scooped out the armscye to make more tank like
-finished the arm holes with a band serged on
-extended back piece to 32" & curved out to accommodate hips & booty
-extended one front piece to 30"
A sweet little girl who loves Frozen invited E to her birthday party. I decided I would take advantage of getting to sew girlie things for once!
