Just in time for the 4th I got these outfits completed. I only had the fabric since about March. This year I am the queen of squeaking by. Wait…maybe not. I’ve been woefully behind on birthday presents/cards, my scrapbooking is seriously getting behind and I can’t seem to find time to work out. Which, my friends, I really, really, really need to do. I’m a bit over-committed right now.
Did I mention that I’m on a bocce ball league this summer? Every Wednesday night I play bocce ball, drink a beer (or two!) and then go out with the girls afterwards. Even though it is fun and relaxing, I’m losing a night of productivity during the week. I think I need to chill out a bit, because I shouldn’t be feeling guilty about taking a night for momma.
On to the sewing!
For both the kids’ outfits I purchased plain white shirts and just modified them. You can buy them fairly cheap, so it isn’t worth it to take the time to make them myself.
Anya’s outfit is a double layered skirt with a drop waist. Very twirly. No pattern – I just used some measurements. The print has all sorts of patriotic happenings on it, so although not red, white and blue it is relevant to the holiday. The top I appliqued one of the scenes on it.
Kai’s outfit is a pair of shorts and top with an applique of the fabric on it. The shorts I used a commercial pattern for the basic pieces, and added pockets to each side in a denim lined with the print. Then I hemmed with enough room for a channel to put cording through. I added the white cording I had in my stash of supplies to make them more fun.
This week I have to finish up the dressy horse show shirt for my sister and make a baby blanket for one of the daycare ladies that is about to go on maternity leave. She’s had both our kids in her class and I really want to make something for her for that at any rate. Poor lady has been sick her whole pregnancy and they may take the baby early because she just isn’t gaining weight like she should. I’m down to the wire on that present. Maybe I can actually get it to her before her child is 3 months old, hmmmm??
You are fantastic. For my Crafty Tuesday, I started straightening up my craft room. Hopefully I will be able to craft in it soon. When we moved in we had dumped all of the extra boxes in it.
You are so talented. I would love to be able to sew more than a pillowcase. I don’t know how you possibly find time for everything. You must not sleep!!!
I love these, particularly Kai’s shorts and T!!! Great fabric. I so admire you for being able to sew without a pattern. I don’t have enough confidence for that. Mind you I seem rarely to stick to a pattern so maybe I am more adventurous than I think?? Also, a slap on the wrist for feeling guilty about your Wednesday night bocce! It is regular outings like this that keep us sane!!!!
Very cool! I’m sure A loves the twirly skirt!
Good for you joining the bocce ball leauge! Not only does it sound like lots of fun, but you NEED that down time. You have people telling you all the time that you are superwoman…but even superwoman needs some time for herself! I’m not way behind on my sewing, only because I DON’T sew at all!
Adorable outfits as always!
Love the outfits. I posted my daughters outfit today as well. I modified a t-shirt also. 🙂 love your daughter’s outfit. stunning!
Wow! I love them both!!! Anya’s clothes are always so elegant and beautiful!
I love Anya’s outfit. I bet it was beautiful on her. I like how you added the string to the shorts. It gives it a real casual almost swimsuit feel to it. Very playful.
Oh. My. Goodness.
I’ll take one just like Anya’s in my size, please. It will be perfect for the America party!
You rock. Truly.
Thanks ladies, and thanks for telling me to get out of the house! 😉
Have I ever told you I wish you were my next door neighbor? I am just blown away that you can (a) make that and (b) DO IT SO AWESOME-LY.
Looks great.
Mike
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Oh my gosh Stacy, you crack me up…I can’t believe you think you are lazy!!! LOL! You are a freakin’ machine! AWESOME that you take that night off for you…you NEED it!
I agree with the crowd–YOU? Not productive enough? This is what summer is all about, take a break and then when it is dark and cold out you can be productive every night. You AMAZE me! 🙂
Oh a bocce ball league sounds like fun!
I hear you on the working out, I keep writing about it and not actually doing it… there just are not enough hours in the day.
Holy crap…I love those outfits. I would have looked sylish in those. Well, I hope I would look stylish in those outfits.
Wow – did Anya just love that twirly skirt or what?
And if anyone needs some “momma time” it is you – I’m glad you are doing the bocce ball nights.