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Birthday Ensemble in progress
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Mon, 11/12/2012 - 02:29
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!
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 - back view
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
Thu, 11/15/2012 - 13:12
#2
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
Sat, 11/17/2012 - 06:03
#3
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:
As has already been established by all..it sure needs a dressing up!
AFTER
Butterflies, buttons... beautiful???
The alliteration in "b" is bizarre!
The alliteration in "b" is bizarre!
AND TADA...
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
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 :))))
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
Mon, 02/18/2013 - 21:49
#4
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
Mon, 12/10/2012 - 14:14
#5
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.
Thu, 12/20/2012 - 08:49
#6
I am flattered!
Thanks, Enasokab, for your compliments. I am truly flattered by your kind words.
-Di
Sun, 11/25/2012 - 12:22
#7
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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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.