Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Sewing Childhood Memories


One of my fondest memoires as a child is chasing fireflies with my sister in the warm summer evening just as the sun sets. When Sarah Jane Studios came out with the Wee Wander fabrics I had to have the firefly prints for my two little ones, it just takes me back to those carefree days.  

First up is Sweet pea in a Birthday Party dress, a.k.a. an Oliver + S pattern. It's the first one I have sewn her using this pattern. I did make a size 5 thinking the 4 would be too small. I now think it would have fit just fine but with the 5 I know it will fit all summer long and just maybe next summer too.   


I think she loves this fabric as much as I do too. She wouldn't sit still so I couldn't any pictures of her. (This also might be due to I have been sewing for her brother and myself lately so she was super excited to have a new dress) I love the A line shape of this dress and the pleats are so lovely! The pattern makes it super easy to make the pleats too, it just took some time. I stitched the insides of the pleats to help hold the shape of them, with five kids I don't do a whole bunch of ironing other than when I sew. ; )


I made the front button placket on this one, I fussy cut it so that a jar was right at the end and there is a MOP star button on the "inside" of the jar. I used the oval MOP buttons on the back of her dress. They just seemed like fireflies themselves sparkling in night air.  


I really don't know why it has taken me so long to sew this pattern but I really enjoyed every minute. I love every little detail of it!





Prince C birthday outfit is going to be made out of the same fabric...as soon as I get to it! Right now I ma working on an outfit for Mr. G I cut out for his birthday. I do have the pants finished and I did start on his Sketchbook shirt so maybe I'll get to it by the end of week, maybe.

Sharon



10 comments:

  1. Very pretty! And so sweet to see a little girl enjoying her new dress and the springy day!

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    1. thank you! We are really enjoying the warmer weather after such a harsh winter.

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  2. Such a sweet dress! I haven't sewn this one either ... so many great patterns, so little time! I love the fabric and button choices.

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    1. You said it! I have so many things on the sewing list that it seems I will never get it all caught up!.

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  3. So very happy to see you sewing again.
    I have only made this once too, must make it again.
    Such lovely fabric
    xx N

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    1. It is wonderful to be sewing again, dare I say I feel wonderful now after the surgery. I heal very slowly so it has taken some time. Thank you too on the dress! I love the pleats and A line shape. I am thinking it will be great for layering in cold weather as well.

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  4. The dress is fabulous. And the picture you took are so adorable. I have the pattern that goes up to a size 3 and my baby is a size three so I have to get on it.

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    1. Thank you! She loves to have her picture taken. I bought the bigger size years ago and she is just now fitting into it but I know what you mean, I have two patterns that go up the size 4 and I have not sewn them yet, I really need too!

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  5. I have many fond memories of chasing fireflies too. I have to admit that I'm still just as excited about doing it with the kids now as I was when I was a kid.;)

    The dress is lovely, Sharon!

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    1. hehehehe, me too! We have yet to see any here yet but we are watching for them and ready!

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