I made the kids new outfits for Easter this year. I envisioned us all wearing light neutral tones so I went to JoAnn's and got to work. I let Clark pick out the lining for his suit. It took me three weeks to get these outfits done, but I love how they turned out. Clark's suit was probably the most technical outfit I've ever sewn. I've always been too intimidated to sew a blazer but this year I decided to try. It took me a day just to put in all the welt pockets. This dress was the first dress I've ever sewn for Lana and my first successful invisible zipper. I couldn't find the exact materials I was hoping to find at the fabric store so I cobbled the skirt together with a satin and crepe combination. It's fully lined and has a tulle underskirt (which normally doesn't show).
Basic Blazer pattern by Blank Slate Patterns
Pants - Ottobre magazine modified with back welt pockets
Bow tie - Retro Pointed Bow Tie Pattern by Iammommahearmeroar
For Lana:
Caroline Party Dress by WelcomeToTheMouseHouse Creations with added bow
A lot of times I ask myself why I spend so much time sewing things I could easily purchase at a store and call it good. Maybe I have sewing disease. But there's nothing like watching my child wear something I made. I love it!
4 comments:
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Working up to Lana's wedding dress!! They both look great! I could never figure out those welt type pockets. You did a great job on them.
Well I spent three weeks finding and purchasing outfits for our spring picture. When you want a specific look some things are very hard to find. I am amazed at your sewing.
I'm still speechless.
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