Tuesday, February 12, 2013

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!

14 comments:

  1. Love the bright colors, especially at this drab time of year.
    Donna @onceuponasewingmachine.com

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    1. For a while I was on a neutral color kick so it's a nice change to work with bright colors. Thanks for visiting!

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  2. Those are all great. I got into a sewing mood this week too.

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    1. Thank you Cassi! Oh man, when I get into those moods it's like I'm on crack. So what are you making?

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  3. How fun to dress up a little girl! The skirt is super cute!

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    1. She's my little doll. :) I never thought she would be a pink kind of girl, but it works on her. The skirt is super easy to make.

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  4. yaaaaay! you're back! i love it all! that dress looks familiar :) i'm still too intimidated to look into japanese patterns, but they really are my favorites when others make them. it's all so beautiful, venus!

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    1. I was totally thinking of you when I was sewing the dress. :) Oh gosh... it's actually pretty easy to sew Japanese patterns. Don't be scared... I'll help you! Bean would look soooo cute in them!

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  5. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE all of the patterns you put together. How could a girl or a Mom choose?!? You make great stuff. So glad you linked up.

    Kilee

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    1. Thank you Kilee! I always enjoy linking up at your blog!

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  6. I just ordered some black linen to try and make a slip dress like this one. I want Ava to wear it over her new panda tee. Did you do the linen on the bias?

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  7. Oh, I love these colorful combos! Lala looks fabulous of course, and I love that you've upcycled one of your own sweaters - fantastic job, Venus!

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    1. Thanks Sanae! I'm rummaging through my old sweaters to make more... there's not a lot of selection when it comes to cardis for little girls in stores.

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