Of course, I am a total Thanksgiving and Christmas kind of girl but Easter is that holiday that just makes everything seem so bright and cheery. Spring dresses, pastel colors and the knowledge that summer is not too far away. We spent the day visiting family in two different states. From RI to MA to RI again -- what a fabulous day!
And the kids looked amazing if I do say so myself!
Ava's dress is Simplicity 5226 made from this magenta linen that's been in my stash for FOREVER! I used these beautiful vintage pearl buttons and made her a matching pocketbook from Ottobre 3/08.
The slip dress (see it there, hanging out the bottom??) was made from some very old Amy Butler fabric -- I think the first I ever bought. Charm, maybe? It had been made into a hippie dress for myself but was so badly made that I ripped it apart and put the fab back in my stash. Perfect for this Easter ensemble, though...
The boy wore a shirt from the Gap -- I tried two times to make him one of my own but they just didn't meet my expectations. Better luck next time. The pants, however, are the "Linus" pant from Ottobre 3/08 which I made in navy blue linen. They were perfect!
Here's a pic of the front pocket which is inserted into a seam kind of in the front/not really on the side. I thought this was a cool detail - made them a little different and interesting. Also, my fly front zippers are going in much easier as I practice, and practice, and...
And a pic of the faux back pocket (and his cute little tushy!).
What a weekend! And a great start to what I'm planning on being a fantastic April! Just you wait and see...
Oh Shell how cute are they???? Too cute... Of course Easter Sunday they were beautiful in person. Another great job well done!!!
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I don't think I can make clothes like these. Not to mention that zippers give me headaches! I just made my first rag quilt, with many sewing mistakes & that shall be my next post!
ReplyDeleteI love it ! Very creative ! That's actually really cool Thanks.
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