So you may (or may not) have worked out from the crazy pattern that I went for the plaid pinafore. It was exactly the right fabric for that pattern. I nearly got the check matched too but it is tricky when you are cutting on the bias and this is good enough for me.
I had a little play with the free hand on my machine and made these flowers for the embellishment. I wasn't sure if Big Sis would think cream and brown would be girly enough so I went all out on the décor. I think these are great and have so many uses.
Another alteration I made was to use a placket and buttons instead of a zip, only because I didn't have a zip at home and when I am doing something I just have to use my energy to get going not worry about the small stuff.
She loves it and it is fully lined too. I made it a few sizes bigger for when she enters the trashy world of 7-11yr clothes. (My, aren't girls clothes mostly awful!)I am now on the look out for brown leggings and a long sleeved T-shirt.
Hope you likey Jo xxx
Cracking job - well done. I love the flowers.
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Well now I'd certainly wear that (although I would have to shrink a fair bit!) Well done x Jane
ReplyDeleteLooks good :-) and I think the buttons are a better idea than a zip.
ReplyDeleteAs soon as I get my fabric home I bung it straight in the washing machine and then depending on the fabric type it either goes in the dryer or on the line/airer. You've obvously been really fortunate so far and not had any shrinkage problems :-)
Louise x
It was your comment on the Cloth kits that made me do it. I am glad I washed it. See I am getting better all the time! Jo x
DeleteGoodness, it's adorable! I love it and I am sure she will look very sweet in it.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, I love it Jo! I really like the fabric, very classy. :)
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Jo I love it, how clever you are. I would have been terrified of the pattern on the fabric and not getting things to match, you have done a perfect job and she will look adorable in it,beat a clever Mum. Jo I have to tel you that Much Wenlock or the surrounding areas are where I want to live. Unfortunately my lovely husband doesn't want to move, I have waited16 years now but he won't budge, I get into Shropshire as much as I can as I love it. I would have loved to have taken you and the girls for ice cream and coffee (for us!). I will let you know When I come again and if you are free maybe we could meet, I would love that. I missed the lovely Hannapat on Sunday at the Treacle Fair too, a small world. I love your work Jo you have a flair. Please let's know when your next fair. Fab post as always, thank you Jo
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Dorothy
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Another fine finish, Jo! I especially like the added flowers and buttons...and I did not notice anything amiss in matching the plaid until you pointed it out. The overall look to me is perfect :)
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Love what you have done Jo, it is so gorgeous and yes so much lovelier than what you can find in the shops. I love your pretty flower you free machine hand on, it turned out really well. A true inspiration. xoxo
ReplyDeleteIt turned out really well Jo, and your decorative touch just finished it off beautifully!
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Superb! I take back my previous comment about being the most complicated pattern as I guessed right :) Thanks for the tunic link too, I haven't managed to find the pattern yet but I will keep searching (in truth I haven't really searched in earnest yet)
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very cute! and that darling little elegant sweater-jacket--tres chic!
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