It’s nearly 100 degrees outside this week and, like any sane person, I’m sewing fall clothing. What else am I supposed to do? Honestly, the little miss has more than enough for this summer; I may as well get a jump on next season, especially if I want to sew most of her wardrobe.
This little number is a pattern by Burda. (I’m too lazy to walk downstairs to retrieve the pattern envelope, and I’m not finding it on either the Burda site or SewingPatterns.com. If someone is really interested, comment me and I’ll dig it up.) It only goes up to a size 92 and I was a little worried that it would be too small. Nope. it’s probably closer to a 98. Yay!
The floral woven cotton is from Joann’s. I don’t recall ever seeing it before the day I picked it up off the clearance shelf and bought the last of what was on the bolt (pretty much everything you see here). I broke my own rule in buying it, since I had no idea what I was going to sew with it.
The raspberry baby wale corduroy was another bargain, bought toward the end of the winter at a fabric warehouse near my house. They have a rotating stock and you never know what you’ll find. Most of it is home dec but occasionally I find some great basics, like this cord. And for $1.99 a yard, there was no way I could pass it up.
Both the dress and jumper have zippered backs. I still need to do a little hand sewing on both to tack down facings and what not, but since she won’t be able to wear these until maybe November, I’ve got a little time.
21 July, 12:45 pm
Aren’t fall fashions the best?!
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21 July, 1:45 pm
I love the colors on that!! I need to get moving on some fall fashions for my boys!
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21 July, 3:00 pm
I just love the colors…it totally leaves me dreaming for the fall! Way to get that extra jump ahead…
21 July, 9:30 pm
This is absolutely beautiful–love the traditional lines of the jumper with the more modern geometric of the blouse–awesome!
Blessings!
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21 July, 10:33 pm
VERY very cute!!! I love the black fabric especially – so dynamic and fun!! Oh to have an ounce of your seamstresss ability!!
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21 July, 10:50 pm
It is certainly not too early to get a jump on fall clothing. It’ll be here before we know it, and I’m doing the same thing for my grandbabies. My daughter has 2 1/2 year old quadruplets and an “older” son who will soon be 4. With this many to sew for, it is a necessity to get a jump on the season. Oh, for a quick peek into a house of chaos, see her blog http://MultipleMayhem.com
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22 July, 10:18 am
OH my goodness is that adorable!
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22 July, 11:36 pm
oh how i wait for the crisp fall wind. this heat is killing me. love the fall clothes!
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23 July, 12:13 pm
I am definitely interested in that dress pattern! Too cute!!
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24 July, 12:34 am
Sweet! I *love* corduroy and almost have to force myself not to buy some every time I see it! The cotton is so cute & reminds me of a Michal Miller print {I think} that I adore. While you do some fall sewing in the heat, I’ll do some fall knitting. LOL.
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25 July, 9:47 am
OK, that is the cutest outfit Mary. But it is not Fall yet!!!