Two cute Little Tops

Hello.

I made a couple of little tops the other day using one of my Japanese Pattern Books.

The brown top was made from a doona cover I picked up from the op-shop for $1

It is such nice fabric, with a little silky shine to it.

I used this pattern but decided not to add the ruffle to the sleeves,

instead adding some elastic.

I made the second top for my daughter to wear for her school photos.

This one I made plain red using quilting cotton and just added some black buttons and ribbon.

I'm sure I will make a few more of these tops.

They are just sooo sweet!

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Waldorf Dress

Hello.

I made this little dress up as part of a birthday present for my daughters friend.

I used the Waldorf Pattern from 5 Berries.

I found this pattern very well written.

It has a very professional finish and includes french seams.

I decided to add a collar to the dress.

The pattern does not come with this option,

I just used a collar from another pattern.

I'm really pleased with how this dress turned out.

Hopefully she will send me a picture or two with her wearing it.

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My inspiration has been discarded

Hello.

I have been practising my embroidery skills and I was very pleased with my last result.

I had plans to use them on a little top I had made from calico

or at least on some bottoms I wanted to make to match.

I finished the top and edged 'adore' embroidery with ric rac and sewd it on to the top.

Well it looked slightly ridiculous,  so I changed my mind and decided to unpick it and use it on some pants, maybe as a pocket.

Then I left it for a week or so.

When I finally finished this project I decided not to use it at all.

I completed the outfit with a ruffle skirt made from seersucker gingham.

 

I think the outfit has a wholesome feel to it.

So does anyone have any suggestions what I can use my embroidery for?

I'd love to hear your ideas.

♥♥♥

On a separate note, I reached a milestone today, exactly 16,000 views of my blog.

I'm sure it is not much compared to most of you all in blogland but I can't believe there have been that many people interested in seeing

"what i made today"

Thanks everyone for making it a good day :-)

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Refashioned Chevron Pants

Hello.

I made my little one some new pants yesterday.

I held onto an old vintage skirt that belonged to my Oma because I loved the fabric.

I used the skirt and this tutorial that Cass from "Cass Can Sew" posted as the inspiration to create this.

I thought I'd girly them up a little by adding a bow to the waist

and to the cuffs.

I had in mind that they would be used for the warmer weather as a 3/4 length pant

but I couldn't resist putting them on her now :-)

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Cute little fly dress

Hello.

I purchased this really cute knit fabric the other day from the remnant box for $5

and I had the perfect project in mind for it.

The red trim across the top looks much brighter in this picture
but it almost exactly matches the flies eyes in real life.
I have since added a black and red loveheart lace to the top of the red trim.
I used the same lace as the tie on the jacket I made to match the dress. 

I used this pattern from one of my favourite Japanese pattern books.

See the similarity?

The colour is almost the same, just the subject of the print has a slight variation :-)

I don't usually like flies, but I'm loving these ones.

The back is simple and sweet.

I just need to attach the hook and eye closure and it is complete. 

I made this little jacket using my Japanese pattern book.

It was a pattern for a bolero, I just extended the length by about 4 inches.



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Maggie Mae Dress

Hello.

I purchased the Maggie Mae pattern from Shwin Designs the other day
when they were offering 40% off all their patterns.

I bought the larger size which covers size 6-10. I thought I'd make one for my 10 year old.

This pattern has simple instructions but is probably best suited

to a competent sewer as they are not overly detailed.

It comes in 2 lengths, as a top and as a dress.

I made the top, which is more like a dress.

I really loved the look of this pattern but when I made it I was not 100% happy with the result.

This is most likey due to my sewing and not the actual pattern :)

It was really quite wide and shapeless so I ended up

adding some ruched elastic to the sides to bring it in a little bit. 

 I will try this pattern again, making a couple more changes

that will suit both me and my daughter better.

I guess the beauty of making things yourself is it allows you to change things

and customise as you wish.

She had complained that the neck felt a little chokey so I will round it a bit more

at the front and I might also round the underarms a little more too.

To solve the width around the waist I might add a casing and enclose elastic all the way around.

We achieved the same result with a thick elastic belt today.

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Tartan Dress for School

Hello.

I completed another dress for my daughter for school.

I think this should do her for the winter now.

I used the same pattern as the one I used for her birthday dress.

This fabric probably works a little better for this dress

as you can see the details like the pockets, collar and center pleat a little clearer.

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Little Red Riding Hood Dress

Hello.

My girl needed some warmer school clothes.

The little red skivvy she wore yesterday is almost a 3/4 sleeve now.

I decided to make a jumper dress for her.

I took an ugly red boys jumper...

...and turned it into something a little bit special.

It reminds me of something Little Red Riding Hood would wear.

I used the Pink Fig Scrapbook Jeans & A Sweatshirt pattern.

I actually added 4 inches extra to the length to create more of a dress than a jumper.

I also joined it much higher up at the front. This is the 3rd jumper I have made with this pattern and I found that when making it the way the pattern suggests the jumper keeps slipping off at the shoulder.

The only request my daughter made in regards to the fabric choice was she wanted lovehearts.

I couldn't find any red and black fabric (school uniform colours) that had lovehearts,

except this fabric. It is sooo cute, perfect for a sewer.

There is little stick men with button heads, holding needles with thread.

I am really pleased with the result of this dress, and so is my girl.

She put it on this morning, even though she doesn't have school today.

At least I know she will be happy wearing it.

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