Sewing for little Miss Sweet pea and Happy New Years!

 

My poor little Sweet pea told me the other day that I have not sewn her any new clothes in a very long time. She really does not need anything at the moment, she has way too many clothes as it is. But alas it still hurt. So she picked out some fabric that we had on hand (I am really trying to get this fabric stash down!) and I picked out a skirt pattern, Oliver + S Music Class pattern and she was happy again. 

 

The shirt I had already sewn her awhile ago but it still looks brand new, I am surprised as it is white. The skirt fabric is corduroy with pockets trimmed in velvet ribbon many thanks to Nicole for the wonderful idea! It fits well too.

 

The cardigan is a bit big on her but I guess it's better than being small, besides she really loves this outfit.

 

Miss Sweet pea picked out the stockings and the cardigan. This time I think she did very well. As you know her favorite color is pink!

 

Well as today I am trying to deep clean and organize, no sewing today. I do have two pairs of pants for the baby cut out and ready sew. I hope to have done by the weekend then onto Garrett birthday quilt! (Oh yes this is waaayy last minute sewing, his birthday is on the 8th. I think it's going to be a late gift!)

 

 

Happy New Years from us to you!!

 

Sharon

Pretty in Plaid!

 This is Sweet pea's new favorite outfit! She wore it all day yesterday and even to bed last night. I tried to talk her into to pj's but she said no with a smile. The fit is great and she loves the colors, even though it is not pink. The flannel is very cozy for the chilly days we are having.

 I used the Apple Picking Dress pattern from Oliver + S for the over dress. The blouse is a fast favorite of mine. It looks great with her skirts and great under her dresses! It's the Music Class blouse from Oliver + S. The shirt takes some time to make seeing it has pin tucks on it but it is so worth the time put into it!

 I am thinking about making her a hot pink plaid one next, I sure she wold love it!

 

If you own the Apple picking dress you can find a how-to here to make the pinafore dress for your little girl!

 

Happy Sewing!

 

Sharon

Music Class and Two plus Two

 Yes, another Oliver + S pattern or two!

I have wanted to make this skirt for Sweet pea for a while now. She seen on the O+S flicker a while ago and wanted one like it too.  In fact it's why I bought the 2+2 pattern in the first place! (I don't know why it's taken me this long to get around to make this skirt up, I have had the skirt cut out for months now) I tell you Nicole can you want more pattens than you ever though! She is so talented!

 The top is the Oliver +S Music Class blouse with a slight mod made to it. I had to add 2" to the center sleeve to add more room for her arm in the pink cast. I left the cuff the same by making the 1" pleat on the end of the sleeve to a 3" pleat. It work out pretty good too. It's a tad snug only when the cuff slides up a bit while she plays.

 I love the look of this outfit, it reminds me of a classic little girl look. The blouse has these very pretty pin tucks in the front and back and the pleated skirt is so girly! It beautiful enough for church but still comfy enough for play.  The fabric on the skirt is a black twill with the velvet ribbon around the waist band. The blouse top in made out of the Children at play line and finished with buttons from grandma. I wished that I did wait a a few more hours to make the button hole though. My aunt sent Sweet pea the perfect buttons to finish this outfit with. It's just as well though, Sweet pea thinks they are her new button bracelet and it matches her new outfit. :)

I am not to sure what I will sew next. Sweet pea has "order" a few things and there are some tops and a cape to sew her that she now needs and some tops and pants for the baby that I am dieing to make.....you get the idea. ;)

 

 

Happy Sewing!!

 

Sharon