Hello!
Woohoo! I was on a roll last week and I'm so glad I planned ahead. This week is a doozy! Lala is taking her morning nap, so I have a quick moment to share with you today...
I have a confession... I'm a fabric hoarder. I LOVE fabric. Thank goodness I'm poor, 'cause that's what keeps me at bay for the most part. I had bought this fabric about two years ago. LOVE it. Had no clue what I was going to do with, but I wanted it. So as I was rummaging through my stash, trying to find that right fabric for the tunic in mind, there it was... like a ray of ethereal light shining through the piles of glorious textiles.
"Ahhh... yesss! This is the one!"
Funny how things work out. ***wink***
So after sewing the tunic (which was another quick sew to my surprise), I realized the cuff is sized for "delicate" wrists. Aaaack! Dagnabit... what the heck?! Lala is a "healthy" girl and there ain't nothing delicate about her wrists. So Improvised. Clever, ay?
Here's the pattern I used. Really easy- really quick to sew. This another pattern I'll be using again. Maybe plaid? Hmmm... time to hunt through my stash!
Before I go, here's one more! A simple stretch knit top.
I used a Alexander Henry Heath fabric collection in grey for the trim around the collar. I plan to make some bubble shorts in it to match (a tutorial will be coming soon!).
And here's the pattern used for the top. Again, an easy pattern and quick to sew. My only gripe is that I'm not too fond of the collar. I think I need to open it up a bit... a bit more "rounder" in the opening.
I'll be using this again as well.
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Okie-dokie my friends, my time is running out and soon my boss will be calling for me. Until then...
keep creating!!!
you always make such awesome clothes! your kids are so lucky to have a mom who sews so well!
could you send me your mailing address so I can send you that halloween lovey this week? I don't know if you got my email.
Posted by: Casey | October 11, 2011 at 04:02 PM
they are both lovely! I think the detail on the wrist is super nice. Did you use a woven bias tape for the mauve top?
Posted by: meg | October 11, 2011 at 05:34 PM
I love the birdie fabric! You found the perfect use for it!
Posted by: Carla | October 11, 2011 at 07:31 PM
Hi Casey!
No I didnt get your email... huh... Anyhoo, Im super excited!!! I won-I won-I won! Awww, thank you for the comment. :) I remember when I was little, my mom would sew for me and I would sit there and watch. Fond memories. My girls get so excited when I sew for them, especially my eldest. Just recently I made a particular style of skirt that fits her style and she was just so jazzed.
Okay, heres my address:
1669 Grasshopper Lane
Chula Vista, CA, 91915
Thank you for the goody and thank you for being my friend!!!!
Take care
Venus
www.happyfind.typepad.com
www.happyfind.etsy.com
Posted by: Happy Find | October 12, 2011 at 12:07 AM
i really love your birdie tunic ... i need that pattern!
Posted by: gail | October 12, 2011 at 09:01 PM
That bird tunic is gorgeous! love the cuff detail!
Posted by: Stephanie | October 17, 2011 at 02:59 AM
I love the button detail! And the fabric is so cute!
Posted by: April | October 19, 2011 at 11:02 AM