I've decided to make a concerted effort to sew just one thing a week for my little owlets (or me) and that I would share my journey with you here.
So first:
The Girls Ritzy Ruffle Top by Tenderfeet Stitches
I ahem 'acquired' this gorgeous Tilda fabric (that's code for hubby can't know I've bought more!). I've been meaning to try this top for ages as Miss 4 loves to layer and is all about the girly dresses and skirts right now.
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So much easier to take photos when your 'model' doesn't move |
Ok I'll admit, I didn't measure her (she was asleep at the time) and just went ahead and made the size 4. It is far longer than I thought it would be. More a tunic length don't you think? Not going to work with the shorts I had planned to make next week! You wouldn't even see them. If I want to make this again for her, I would probably go for a size 2 or 3 (she is 4).
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Got this photos with promises of chocolates! |
The pattern was slightly unique - one that you have pattern pieces to cut out of the rectangles to make the armholes rather than a full pattern to cut (does that make sense?).
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Am I the only one who gets ham photos like this? |
Constructed in a similar way to a peasant dress it was quite quick to put together, until I tried to attach the neck ruffle. There was a warning in the pattern that if you don't cut the pieces out correctly, the neck ruffle may not fit. mmmm that's me! Needless to say, I had to add an additional 5 inches to make mine work. Not happy to have three seams to hide instead of two but the end result still looks great.
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When she finally smiles (and giggles) normally! |
Sewing through for the neck casing was tough - see the photo below. I was sewing through 6 layers there (1/4 inch folded and then the two layers each side). It does mean that the neck casing is quite chunky. Again, not a big deal but worth noting as it may affect fabric choices.
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Close up of the ruffle around the neck |
Will I make this again? - absolutely. The pattern is from size 9-12 months to size 12 so will get a lot of mileage from this one. Will I make this to sell for Lil Pip? - unfortunately no. I took quite a while to cut and put together which wouldn't be economical to sell.
Fabric: Teal and pink stripe from the Country Escape range
Next week (or this weekend) it is something for Master 6 and I'm excited to see how it comes together.
Great idea Jane! Maybe we should all join you! :)
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