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Birthday Ensemble in progress

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Mon, 11/12/2012 - 02:29
WOWMOM
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 I'm almost done with this little Spring-Summer Pollyanna-ish birthday ensemble for my littlest one.  "Summer?" you say.  Yes, we're in the southern hemisphere (yippee!).  My little model was being a bit difficult and fidgety, but then, trials are never fun!  

Presenting.... Miss Summer 2012!
Miss Summer 2012!

Checking out her new threads!

I still have to do something about that jacket.  It isn't complete and it doesn't look good to me at all.  I was supposed to add snap buttons but then thought I should do some fabric buttons.  Any suggestions?  And the hat... first attempt hats... I really enjoyed making it but little missy here doesn't like wearing hats (I thought turning two would make her a bit fashion savvy but...anywhoo... 

The dress - she didn't want to take it off!

The dress

The dress - back view
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Please feel free to add suggestions.  I am open to learning and really appreciate constructive criticism.  

Until the next project, (like Nehzat so encouragingly puts it) Happy Sewing!

-Di

 
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Mon, 03/07/2022 - 06:43
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andicrew
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 I had a great time looking

 I had a great time looking at the pictures. You are truly an AWESOME MOM. The applique you added was my favourite; it transformed the entire outfit into a cute and stylish outfit.

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Thu, 11/15/2012 - 13:12
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Nehzat
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Re: Birthday Ensemble

Dear Di,

Thanks for sharing your latest work, it is very cute. I love the pictures and your descriptions. They are great fun. For the front of the jacket you can also make a bow and sew it on top of a snap button sewn at the top. You can use the yellow patterned fabric for the bow material.

Happy sewing,

Nehzat

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Sat, 11/17/2012 - 06:03
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WOWMOM
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The "jazzing-up" of the jacket!

 Dear Nehzat,

Please don't feel that your suggestions were not heeded to, but, I made these few adjustments to the jacket before reading your message.  I hope you approve.  Here are some pictures.

BEFORE:

 

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As has already been established by all..it sure needs a dressing up!

AFTER

 

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Butterflies, buttons... beautiful???
The alliteration in "b" is bizarre!  

AND TADA...

Model-less

Model-less

My uncooperative model is currently doing what she does best... driving daddy mad!


My applique work and a close-up of the fabric covered buttons

My applique work

Looks like I've come up with a signature in my dressmaking... applique!  Seem to be doing it a lot.  

I know I've gone beserk uploading my work but then we do have all those 50 Megs!!!  That's a hint, fellow sewists in here.  That's like 50 mil spending money :))))

Off to bake a cake now.  Pure decadence.  Catch you all sometime soon.
-Di

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Mon, 02/18/2013 - 21:49
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mrskodi
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Wonderful work

 Hi Di, Just came across the dresses u made for u and ur daughters. Your work is really nice. I esp loved the applique work on the cardigan. Really wonderful. Hope u make lots more in the future.

Happy sewing ,
Amritha 

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Mon, 12/10/2012 - 14:14
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enasokab
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I enjoyed the pictures so

I enjoyed the pictures so much. You are really a WOW MOM. My favorite was the applique you added; it transformed the whole outfit to a cute and stylish outfit. 

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Thu, 12/20/2012 - 08:49
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WOWMOM
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I am flattered!

 Thanks, Enasokab, for your compliments.  I am truly flattered by your kind words.  
-Di

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Sun, 11/25/2012 - 12:22
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Nehzat
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Re: Jazzing up of the Jacket

Dear Di,

I love the applique and the covered buttons, they go realy well with the outfit. 

Happy sewing,

Nehzat

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