Woodlands Unicorns
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.
Tags: fabric, far far away, heather ross, kokka, Sew Liberated, Sewing, woodlands shirt




January 29th, 2010 at 11:36 pm
Great top! Liesl looks so cute in the unicorns. And you’re right, the buttons were the perfect touch.
January 30th, 2010 at 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
January 30th, 2010 at 11:39 am
Perfect fabric, great design, and one of the happiest pictures of Miss L that I have ever seen. Great work!
January 30th, 2010 at 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!!
January 30th, 2010 at 3:07 pm
I love the buttons and that top is adorable~~Your daughter is growing up Mary~~
So Cute!!
xoxo
Kay Ellen
January 31st, 2010 at 12:35 pm
She looks really happy with her new unicorn shirt, and how cool it is!
January 31st, 2010 at 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)
February 2nd, 2010 at 9:56 am
the buttons make it! well… after leisel’s smile that is
so cute – the colors just pop!
February 2nd, 2010 at 9:48 pm
What a cute top! Love the bright colors in the fabric. And yes the buttons make it fabulous!
February 4th, 2010 at 8:57 am
what an adorable top. Miss L looks so happy in it.
Thanks for stopping by.
February 5th, 2010 at 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?
February 7th, 2010 at 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.
February 16th, 2010 at 9:13 pm
Absolutely adorable! I LOVE the buttons- so freakin’ cute!
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