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?

37 comments:

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

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  3. Kitty is a pocket! Double cuteness :)

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  4. Amazing! And yes a teen counts for sure!

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

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

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

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  6. 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. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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. Yah... tell me about it! I'm so excited KCW is every season now.

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

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

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

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

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  15. cutest thing i've seen all day! :)

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  16. Oh my gosh this is adorbs LOVE it!

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  17. 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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  18. 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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