Well, I couldn’t hardly wait to show you all this outfit, since I finished it last Thursday. I promised not to bore everyone, so I’m sticking to my guns!
I LOVE THIS OUTFIT! I saw this piece of fabric (Sari by RJR Fabrics) on the remnant table and snatched it up quick as a wink. Then I found the coordinating navy with the white stripe and the denim print which has raised stripes, too. I couldn’t wait to make the outfit I envisioned.
There are several appliques from the Sari fabric on the bodice and one on the pants. I sewed the Sari fabric inside the pants leg for an adjustable cuff. She should be able to wear these for pants for awhile.
The top is just my design for a basic swing top that she should be able to wear into next summer. I’ll just make her a pair of shorts to wear underneath…I think I have enough leftover for that. The top is shirred in the back using the navy stripe fabric, has a bunch of appliques on the bodice, lots of gathers for the skirt that is trimmed with a coordinating green bias tape.
I thought I would give an estimate as to how much these outfits cost me to make, so here is the breakdown: 0.5 yd Sari ($2), 0.5 yd navy stripe ($2), 0.75 yd denim ($3), bias tape ($3), plain white ON t-shirt ($6), fusible interfacing ($0.10), elastic thread ($0.70)…so, roughly $18. If you add in my precious time for three nights of work (8 hours), then I owe myself at least $200 for making such a cute outfit. 😉 Jeepers, I’m expensive!
She is wearing it today for Picture Day at daycare. Kailian is wearing a CUTE matching outfit. A pair of navy pants with white topstitching and buttons, a white long-sleeved t-shirt (brand new=NO STAINS), and a navy/bright green/white striped short-sleeved polo shirt on top. If they don’t get decent pictures of them together, I may have to…Lord help me!
I hope I win your contest.
The material is gorgeous. And the outfit is just adorable.
That is stunning ! Can’t wait to see the photos of the kids in their matching outfits !!
Oh, that material is so perfect. I LOVE the coordinating ruffles, and the cuffs! Sooo cute! I bet she looked gorgeous walking out the door in that.
Now you understand why the boutique clothing is so expensive…it is all about time!
Stacy, this is such a darling outfit. You do incredible work.
Wow! You are so very talented. The outfit is gorgeous. Looking forward to seeing her school picture in it.
Another winner! Your creations are always so unique and creative. that fabric is fantaastic. Can’t wait to see the school pictures, here’s hoping they turned out!
Thanks everyone! I just love that I can share my creations on here…Brian just doesn’t get as excited about cute little girl clothes as I do. 😀
Simply gorgeous. I know that’s been said, but really. Can’t wait to see their photo in matching outfits.
My grandmother would be proud of you and your skills as a seamstress. Me, well, there are other things she was proud of. 🙂
I.Love.it.
btw, there’s an award posted on my blog for you 🙂