I believe this is Charlie Tunic #5. I'm the type of person who'll have one style of cardigan in every color. Weird? Nah... I just know you can never have too many good sweaters. The same goes for sewing patterns. If I like it, I'll make a gazillion in different variations.
This time around I made the tunic minus the sleeves. Perfect for this time of the year... a great layering piece.
The fabric is of Japanese linen/cotton blend from Kiyohara. You can find it here. The accent fabric is from JoAnn's and the buttons were from another local fabric shop.
Layering is key here. Warm or cold, it's great to have options and not to mention, maximizes your wardrobe. I'm all for that!
Okay Crocs... do you love 'em or hate 'em? Mr. loves his (personally, I think grown men should NOT wear these things) and Lala does too. She has both red and orange pairs and the first couple of weeks she had them, she literally wore them 24 hours a day. The only time she'd take them off was during bath time. Good grief! The shoes claim to not stink... I BEG to differ. Lala's feet were pretty ripe after a few days.
Eeesh!
Only two and already has a shoe fetish...
So do you have multiple of a favorite thing or an usually deep "appreciation" for Crocs? Please tell me I'm not alone.
Okie-dokie folks... I'll be linking up over at One Little Momma's Blog.
See you there!
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Ugh! AdorABLE!! I like you're little 'styling'sections too.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sophie! I finally figured out how to do this via Photoshop.
DeleteVenus, regarding Crocs...I love the ones that are different like these http://parrishplatz.blogspot.de/2009/06/i-never-would-have-thought.html and I have croc snow boots which I LOVE. I own a knock-off pair of bright pink traditional corcs for going out to check mail and take out the trash and I'm always embarrassed if someone sees me and truthfully think they are ugly as sin. I too agree that no man should wear crocs (sorry Mr.!) unless they are black or not the traditional ones or your're a vet or dr.:) For kids I feel differently. They look adorable on most kids. I say most because it's usually the color and the jibbitz that make me cringe.
ReplyDeleteNow for buying in multiples, I am really bad about that. I get it in my head I need all the colors or 6 of the black ones, etc. I just spent a big chunk of change at Jcrew buying their vintage v-neck, boat neck and long sleeve tees in all the dark colors and multiples of them. I love them and what if I tear one or they stop selling them, etc. I see nothing wrong with it:) The problem is when your coworkers think you are wearing the same thing over and over. NO! I just own 6 of those black v-necks!!
I love this sheep dress and the styling!v LOVE it!! She is adorable and I can see why you make a lot of stuff for her.
Yah... on tiny feet it's adorable, but on a grown man's feet (yes, unless he's a vet or Dr.) it's just plain wrong. ;)
Delete*phew!* Thank God, I'm not alone!!! HA! That's the same logic I use to justify my need!
adorable!! i've been just a blog reading slacker... determined to catch up, i open my reader and you're right at the top with this loveliness :) what a great way to start my day!! also, i'm with you on the multiples. i do it with cardigans and t-shirts.
ReplyDeleteYAY! I'm so glad to be the one start your morning reading! You can NEVER have too many good sweaters or T's. ;)
Deleteewww, crocs. I think they are fine on kids, but I have a really hard time with adults that wear them obsessively. and yes, stinky feet they do make. our "obsession" is Toms. I resisted for while, but then fell for them madly. I have a pair I wear around the house, and 2 pair for the summer and I have fallen in love with the lace up closed toe wedge so I have 2 of those. my other shoes are sadly lacking in wear, but, what's a girl to do? THe boys each have a pair that they wear constantly too...
ReplyDeleteOkay, Tom's are cool. I just wish I could fit into them... I'm in between sizes. Grrr! I guess that's a good thing, otherwise I'd be on the same boat as you!
DeleteI adore that tunic and the style boards are brilliant! You rock!
ReplyDeleteI'm having fun with Photoshop... it's like my own little Polyvore. :)
DeleteI LOVE this! Charlie Tunic is a pattern I've always struggled with because it almost seems too boyish for a girl but too girly for a boy. But eliminating the sleeves makes the perfect little girl dress! I am definitely giving this pattern another go for my daughter.
ReplyDeleteAnd I totally agree on the crocs. Should never be worn by adults (except doctors and nurses and for gardening). They are cute on little kids -- my kids love theirs -- but really start to stink after awhile.
I can see where you struggle. Perhaps the choice of fabrics? If you noticed I also altered the contrasting fabric detail around the neck line. Rather than having it angled or even just straight across (along the bottom, below the buttons), I rounded it off. For me, it softens the whole look.
DeleteCrocs on tiny feet are just too cute. Stinky feet and all! Grown men... NO. So funny... I can't wait for Mr. to see all the comments. Maybe then he'll let go of the Crocs, although I highly doubt it. ;)
She is so cute and I love, love, love the Tunic!
ReplyDeleteThanks Michelle! Just like my sweaters... you can never have too many!
DeleteOh my darling! So stinking cute. I love, love, love the sheep fabric and your outfit pairings. Love it.
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Great version of the tunic! When you hit on a great pattern is so tempting to sew up more versions- since they tend to go faster the more you do.
ReplyDeleteIf you can get your Mr to give up his crocs maybe you can start on mine next! At least he mostly wears them for lawn work stuff in the summer, but yes the cuteness factor greatly decrease as the size of them grows!
Pretty soon I'll be able to whip a tunic with my eyes closed! Okay, at least your hubby only wears it for lawn work. ;)
DeleteSuch a cute outfit! I only like crocs for kids :)
ReplyDeleteLove this tunic! I think you're right about the layering of it with no sleeves. Just out of curiosity how did you make it sleeveless?
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