Wednesday, May 11, 2011

KCWC - day one, two and three

days one two and three of kids clothes week have been fairly industrious - however it has revealed to me that I am a very slow sewer!

on day one I started on this pair of bloomers from lotta jansdotter's simple sewing for baby.

the seam ripper made an appearance when i sewed the bias binding on upside down.
bloomers

on day two i finished the bloomers (will have to revisit at the end of the week as the elastic in the legs is a little snug!)

bloomers

and then i pulled out the pieces for this dress, cut out nearly a year ago for S, now far too small for her, but H will grow into it. re-did the pocket friend and got as far as sewing the bias binding onto the armholes.

echino dress

day three saw a trip to spotlight to pick up some more elastic, trims and i might just have purchased a little more fabric! on returning home day three saw the finish of the simple dress - and i love it! i can't wait for it to fit H.

echino dress

i'm really pleased with it, yes there are a few puckery bits on the bias bits around the armholes and neck, but i can look past those! i added a special little name tag and instead of using a button and ribbon look, i sewed contrasting ribbon to the neckline for the closure.

echino dress

and i'm so in love with the pocket friend - i think every pocket should have one!

echino dress
echino dress

4 comments:

  1. Adorable! Pocket friends sound like a great idea (mind just have old tissues in them!)

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  2. I love the ribbon closure! I've been avoiding tops and dresses that need buttons - I'll have to try that! Thank you! The pocket friend is also a great idea.

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  3. Love the dress - gorgeous colour. And super cute bloomers too - you're doing way better than me so far!

    I'm about to alter a dress I finished today as it's too big, grrr.

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  4. Beautiful dress and the little friend is such a cute detail

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