14 mix it-match it: be mine!

I have been a busy little bee.

The sewing bugs bit me and I have been doing nothing but driving my poor sewing machine to the ground. Which explains why I haven't been blogging much. I dunno how you ladies do it. Seriously. I must've been in the bathroom when Father Time was passing out magical stopwatches, because I barely have time to brush my teeth... on a GOOD day! 

So if I am MIA, it's more than likely I am knee deep in fabric, sewing like it's no one business. 

Hmmm...

well it really is no one's business, but HEY, you get the gist! 

I had a stash of Joel Dewberry's Heirloom collection and decided to make a set of fun girly pieces to mix and match. SIMPLE is the key word here. Simple pieces matched with bold, bright patterns. I think this is the first time Lala has ever worn pink. I always pictured her as a "blue, green or yellow" kind of gal. I must say, I'm pleasantly surprised.

The blouse I used pattern "D" from this book and added pintucks to the front. The skirt was actually an inspiration from Rae over here. The tights I bought from here. This is an awesome sight if you're looking for colored tights. They have a tons of colors, the prices are reasonable and great quality. No joke... check it out!

I kept an old sweater that Sophie wore to death. It had holes in the back. Luckily, I salvaged it and now has a second life for baby sis.

For the slip dress, I used a pattern made here. I'm hoping Lala will be able to still fit into this come late spring when it starts to heat up.

But in the meantime while it's still a wee bit chilly, I can always add the blouse over it or even the sweater. I could even have the blouse underneath and have the sweater over that, but it would be pattern overload, no?

 Lala is ready for Valentines Day! There's just one problem...

 which ensemble?

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I'll see you over here!