I have taken a little break from sewing for others to knock out a few outfits for Miss L. Our weather rather abruptly changed from winter (fall) to spring-verging-on-summer and I had an epiphany:
The dressmaker’s daughter had no clothes.
Maybe it’s a slight exaggeration, but not far off from the truth. And so I’ve been toiling away, making sure my poor daughter did not have to venture out of the house in long sleeves and too-short jeans as the temperatures climbed closer to 80 degrees.
This darling little outfit was pulled together while L was at school on Tuesday. Yep, that fast. It helped that I used white thread on both pieces.
The bottoms are Bermuda shorts from the new Favorite Little Things pattern, Little Smarty Pants. You may have seen the all-growed-up version on me. Bloomers & Britches still has a place in my heart but I’ve now made her three pairs of these shorts and have another ready to cut and sew. Super cute, super fast to sew and really easy for her to pull on and off (Miss Independent likes to “do it myself”). Definitely see these being a wardrobe staple this summer.
I want the top in my size. Seriously. It’s Katie’s newest pattern and I am in looooooove. Such a cute style and, of course, Katie’s easy-to-follow/understand directions make it an absolute delight to sew. I’m trying to figure out how many is too many of these tops to own. This one is made with Jennifer Paganelli’s Sis Boom fabrics, the Casey Scroll and one of her new Bell Bottoms fabrics. (For the record, this top also counts against my Try It! challenge for this year, since I have a skirt made with the same Casey Scroll fabric (matching outfits item). Woohoooo!) You can also make a dress from the pattern; it probably goes without saying that I’ll be making one of those, too.
I did deviate from the pattern just a wee bit. On the armholes, instead of doing a narrow rolled hem (I’m really bad at them), I serged the armholes, then folded over once and topstitched. Luckily, the hem stayed nice and flat, like it’s supposed to. I think the next one I make, I’ll follow Katie’s directions for using binding on the armholes. (BTW, you can pick up your own copy of this pattern — you won’t be disappointed!)
On a side note … I just want to give a huge “THANK YOU!” to Beth and Kristin and the rest of the folks at Sew, Mama, Sew for letting me be a part of Women’s Clothing Month. They are so incredibly sweet and kind, and it’s really such a wonderful experience to take part in their themes and pattern reviews. And thank you to all the folks who’ve come over to visit my blog thanks to SMS.
15 May, 11:56 pm
I just love the outfit! It looks very cool and comfortable.
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16 May, 2:17 am
Thanks for the links! That top is adorable and I was already eyeing that pants pattern – now I know I need to get them both!
16 May, 4:31 am
Very nice outfit!
It’s been sooo hot here, I’ve been thinking about sewing some light sleeveless tops for Isabelle. That is until today. I put a ready made one on her and she threw a big fit and wanted the good old t-shirt she was wearing.
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16 May, 9:12 am
Love that top and the bermudas. You’ve got one lucky and stylin’ kiddo.
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16 May, 11:37 am
What a great top!!! I just got my own pattern
16 May, 2:51 pm
Oh…swoon. She looks so cute! I know what you mean by temperatures…it’s supposed to finally be in the 100’s in Phoenix this weekend (thank goodness I’m not living down there…)
16 May, 3:25 pm
Oh I love that outfit Mary and the top…me gotta go buy one for the girlies!
16 May, 4:57 pm
Love it! Followed it from FLickr! Great job..beautiful fabric & pattern!! I love the little shorts too – I think I need to make some. That short jeans and T-shirt line hit a little to close to home!LOL
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16 May, 9:22 pm
Love it!!! Little Miss Sunshine is too stinkin’ cute!
With friendship,
Lisa
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16 May, 11:15 pm
What a cute outfit! I don’t blame you for wanting one in your size. Adorable model too.
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21 May, 8:59 pm
Miss L is already as cute as a button… but wowie zowie is she adorable in the outfit with Jennifer’s fabric!
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27 May, 2:59 pm
This post just cost me at least $10. I must have that round neck top pattern. So cute on your little girl!
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