My little sewing/crafting break has been nice but I’ve started to miss it and made some time for myself in the studio this week.
The Sew Liberated Woodlands Shirt pattern has been on my cutting table for a couple of weeks, along with the fabric (beautiful unicorns from the Far, Far Away line by Heather Ross for Kokka). I finally remembered to wash the fabric, so it seemed liked perfect timing to whip up a cute little shirt for my little sweetie.
If you have not touched the Kokka double gauze, you’re missing out. It’s so beautiful and soft, really just a gorgeous fabric. Sewing with it was easy peasey and the weight of the fabric is just perfect for clothes. I think I need to pick up some more for spring and summer sewing.
I really like how the top turned out, although I wish I had added some length to the sleeves and bodice. Miss L is a size 5 but has a long torso, which made this shirt a perfect fit for her — as long as I did a narrow hem (unlike the nice double-stitched hem called for in the pattern directions).
I almost left off the funky buttons but decided the shirt would look even cuter with them. I’m glad I did! They’re really fun and Liesl loves them. She also likes that she can manage the snaps all by her big girl self. Yes, the independence thing is a big one around here!
I’m looking forward to making this top again, maybe in more of this sweet double gauze or even some of the Anna Maria Horner voile. It’s a nice, easy-to-wear piece and flattering, too.
29 January, 11:36 pm
Great top! Liesl looks so cute in the unicorns. And you’re right, the buttons were the perfect touch.
30 January, 12:52 am
M,
This top is gorgeous. I just ordered some AMH voile, so I may have found a good pattern seeing this on your sweetie! I too think the buttons are a darling finishing touch. By the way, I got a serger for Christmas. Nothing fancy, but I am excited to give her a whirl!
Hope you’re doing well!
Amy
30 January, 11:39 am
Perfect fabric, great design, and one of the happiest pictures of Miss L that I have ever seen. Great work!
30 January, 2:21 pm
The fabric is such a great pattern and reminds me of all the unicorn things I had when I was a kid…and that expression? Totally priceless!!
30 January, 3:07 pm
I love the buttons and that top is adorable~~Your daughter is growing up Mary~~
So Cute!!
xoxo
Kay Ellen
31 January, 12:35 pm
She looks really happy with her new unicorn shirt, and how cool it is!
31 January, 8:23 pm
Miss L is such a cutie
Very nice top. Love that fabric too!!
(I was wondering how her clothing patterns worked up)
2 February, 9:56 am
the buttons make it! well… after leisel’s smile that is
so cute – the colors just pop!
2 February, 9:48 pm
What a cute top! Love the bright colors in the fabric. And yes the buttons make it fabulous!
4 February, 8:57 am
what an adorable top. Miss L looks so happy in it.
Thanks for stopping by.
5 February, 8:36 am
She looks adorable in her new top. And what girl doesn’t like unicorns? Do you think it would be silly for a grown up to wear unicorns on her clothes?
7 February, 8:34 pm
Just checking in to see what you’ve been working on. Wow, your daughter is growing fast. Cute photo and love the unicorn.
Hope all is well on your end.
16 February, 9:13 pm
Absolutely adorable! I LOVE the buttons- so freakin’ cute!
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