Monday 4 February 2019

No Party Dresses Here

My fabric shelf was starting to become very uninspiring, too many bits of this and that, not enough to actually do anything with so I decided to do what any crazy woman would do and get it all out on the bed and have a bit of an audit.


I made a wonderful top from this stretch velvet which was an absolutely brilliant party top for over Christmas and winter, however, the fabric was so nice (and expensive) that I didn't want to throw any of it away leaving me with funny shaped pieces of uselessness. Time to get thinking...



First up, there was enough for a pair of leggings. Little M loved them and said they felt really silky on the inside. So far so good.



Next, I found some navy Cadiz jersey left overs and decided to make a tunic. I have made this for my girls many times before from my all time favourite edition of the Ottobre magazine. It is called the zig zag top.


With some careful cutting, ensuring that the stretch was going the right way, I made her a full comfy set. It looks divine don't you agree?



She wore it to watch our local Amateur dramatics pantomime with her brownie pack. It is also the ideal set to wear to a party which nowadays rarely requires a party dress. 



She was freezing. Quick Meg, get your cardy on.
Her big sister made her a scrunchie to match;only tiny slivers went in the bin. 



I am a totally satisfied stashbuster today. Thanks for dropping in.. Jo xxxx

10 comments:

  1. You should feel satisfied too. A smashing outfit. They could be used separately too. Little 'un looks well pleased! Clever Mum.

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  2. That was stunning Jo such a beautiful make, along with a beautiful model.

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  3. Super duper! What a brilliant stashbuster you are. Little M certainly does look divine. x

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  4. I never stopped wearing scrunchies and have made a few over the years. Much better for your hair and stronger than other elastic bands.

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  5. Absolutely divine indeed! I've been doing a fabric sort through, too. I think I am almost ready to sew clothes again, I can feel it in my bones. Have a lovely week xx

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  6. Fabulous outfit, and Little M is getting to be quite an accomplished model, despite the cold.

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  7. Oh my giddy aunt you are so darn clever,your daughter is following in your footsteps me thinks.x

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  8. What a good idea, sometimes having to mix fabrics creates a better finish. The plain fabric helps to set off the pattern, brilliant! x

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  9. What a lovely new outfit! I love the addition of the scrunchie

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  10. Great outfit Jo, your little Miss is adorable in it.

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