Tuesday, April 23, 2013

37 KCW: Cat's Meow T

Hiya!
How's your sewing coming along? I see you managed to pry yourself away from the sewing machine and do a little blog hoppin'.
Good! 
May I interest you in a little inspiration?
Here's project #1. I've had this idea dancing in my head for the past two weeks. First it was bear, then a rabbit and finally decided on a kitty. If you can see, I did a lace cut-out on the thought bubble. The technique was a lot easier than I anticipated. I just had to make sure to not make the bubble too big as it may dip down and expose unmentionables. Not that it's that big of a deal (at least not for me), but I don't want to offend anyone. Oh gosh no!
And look... look at the kitty...
See? It's a pocket!
My inspiration?
via Bikbik and Roro

Isn't this the cutest bag ever? Jan from Bikbik and Roro has the cutest stuff. I adore her tabby cat totes. If you haven't seen her works, you must pay a visit. Her shop is HERE and her wonderful blog is over HERE.
The pattern I used is from this lovely book.
Pattern H.
You can find the book HERE.
To make things easy, I painted the face versus hand stitching or appliqué. I already spent more time on this project than I wanted to.
So one project down and on to the next!
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P.S., Does sewing for a teenager count on KCW? Anyone know?

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37 comments:

  1. FayApril 23, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    So cute!

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  2. FionaApril 23, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    What an adorable top! My daughter is crazy about cats, she would love it if I made her a cat top! I love the bright yellow fabric.

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  3. Justine/ Sew Country ChickApril 23, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    I love that outfit so much! I have a teen too and want to blog something I sewed her but she doesn't really look like a kid!

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    1. Venus-Suburbia SoupApril 24, 2013 at 9:27 PM

      Okay, I just came from your blog and Lily's dress is CUTE!!!

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  4. OnceUpona SewApril 23, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    Kitty is a pocket! Double cuteness :)

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  5. CassandraApril 23, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    This is just beyond adorable!!!

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  6. SewJillianApril 23, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    Love this. So clever!

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  7. small + friendlyApril 23, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    Amazing! And yes a teen counts for sure!

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    1. Venus-Suburbia SoupApril 24, 2013 at 9:20 PM

      Good! I have one project in the works for my eldest. Thanks Carla!

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  8. Yeka DharmajantiApril 23, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    Cute kitty top, love your idea, Venus! I did applique too, but it's just a simple one :)

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    1. Venus-Suburbia SoupApril 24, 2013 at 11:23 PM

      Hi Yeka! I like your appliqué! Sometimes the simple things make the biggest impact. :)

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  9. everythingelsewedoApril 23, 2013 at 4:58 PM

    yay! i love this; it is so you. i'm so glad you have plans for kwc because you are always such an inspiration. i was just thinking today about how i'd love to see some things you make your other daughters! they're still *your* kids, so.......

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    1. Venus-Suburbia SoupApril 24, 2013 at 9:19 PM

      Awww, Ash! You make me blush!!! I'm actually making a cool dress for Sophie. Too bad we're not the same size... I'd totally snatch it from her. I'll be posting about soon!

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  10. BIKBIK AND ROROApril 23, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    EEP! Too cute! Thanks so much for letting me know; I think Ro needs one too! Let me know when you want to pair that sweet top with my satchel ;D

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  11. CaseyApril 23, 2013 at 5:58 PM

    Super, super cute!

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  12. Jessica at Me Sew CrazyApril 23, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    oh my stars, this is just about the cutest thing ever! I am so in love!!! And THIS is why I love KCWC - the stuff that everyone comes up with just blows me away. LOVE!

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    1. Venus-Suburbia SoupApril 24, 2013 at 9:15 PM

      Yah... tell me about it! I'm so excited KCW is every season now.

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  13. kristinApril 23, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    Waaaaay cute!! I don't think I've seen anyone else sew from that pattern book, but it's my favorite! Oh man I love this.

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    1. Venus-Suburbia SoupApril 24, 2013 at 9:14 PM

      I've made a top from this book and it's funny... the first tops fits (in fact, it's kinda snug) and this one is a bit big. *shrug shoulders* Huh. At least she can grow into it.

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  14. Cirque Du BebeApril 23, 2013 at 9:46 PM

    Whoaaa too much cuteness alert! This looks like its straight out of a Bobo Chooses shoot.

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  15. sanae (sanaeishida.com)April 23, 2013 at 10:36 PM

    Cute cute cute! LOVE the lace thought bubble idea - awesome!

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  16. anu*mikiApril 24, 2013 at 12:38 AM

    Love this outfit !

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  17. Straight GrainApril 24, 2013 at 1:38 AM

    So cute! How do you come up with these brilliant ideas? Your girl must love this soooo much!

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  18. mina dotterApril 24, 2013 at 2:09 AM

    Instant love!

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  19. KelleyApril 24, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    holy crap that is awesome.

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  20. rachael {imagine gnats}April 24, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    oh, man... i thought i commented!! well, i must again tell you how much awesome this is!! seriously, you're freaking fantastic!! XO

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  21. Olga (Kid Approved)April 24, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    Adorable!

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  22. CraftysquirrelApril 25, 2013 at 12:51 AM

    Seriously cute dress and your model is super cute in these pics too

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  23. gailApril 25, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    cutest thing i've seen all day! :)

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  24. Jenny YoungApril 28, 2013 at 3:38 AM

    Oh my gosh this is adorbs LOVE it!

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  25. frooandbooApril 29, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    This shirt is so great--how do you think of this stuff?? Too flippin' cute, one of my faves from KCW Spring 2013!

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  26. Stephanie (The Crafty Kitty)May 1, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    I can't believe the kitty is also a pocket... i love this even MORE!! Shared in my KCW spring 2013 round up
    http://thecraftykitty.co.uk/2013/05/01/prefontaine-shorts-and-kcw-round-up/

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  27. agn_kMay 7, 2013 at 5:37 AM

    Awesome! I love it!

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