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Monday, April 9, 2007

Easter clothes

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I had pretty grand plans for my Easter sewing but didn't get nearly all of it accomplished.  I switched tracks halfway through and made a completely different dress for MJ from completely different fabrics.  Then I decided that I did not have time for new shirts for DH and the boys so the boys got new ties, DH got some new pants that he desperately needed (and new shoes :D) and *I* got a new outfit!  I have sewn clohes for myself in AGES so it felt kind of nice to make something for myself. 
Last week I whipped up a muslin of the top (no finishing, cut off the hem allowances, etc to make it as fast as possible) in the time it woud have taken me to drive to the closest mall and try on 15 different things at Motherhood that wouldn't have fit anyway.  The muslin fit tolerably well so I washed my pretty embroidered/eyelet cotton print and got to cutting.
This is the pattern I used (Simplicity 3888)

and this is me in my "outfit" as my dad calls anything that matches :)

I might make the dress version if I get a notion to sew for myself again before baby arrives.  I will probably spend that time sewing up a couple new skirts and nursing tops for post-partum though.
MJ's dress and pinafore are from McCall's #4648 view A (short sleeves) and I was really happy with it.  It was a bit fussy to put together and took me about 3 days but it turned out really well and will definitely make it again- probably a couple more pinafores for various occasions this year.
I didn't take any really good full length photos but here are a few different ones that show some of the details.
All 3 of my blessings:

MJ by herself- a good shot of the trim which goes around the bottoms of the sleeve bands, the entire hem (over 5 yards!) and around the collar:

and one of just the dress (with a few accessories by the wearer :D)

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Monday, April 9, 2007 - Beautiful


Posted by Chas
Linz, you look so beautiful!!! I love the brown and the flowers together it looks so elegant! The kids look so sweet and MJ is gorgeous in that little dress!!! I love it!!!! Have a great day!!!!!!
Love ya!
Chas


Monday, April 9, 2007 - Dresses


Posted by Keeblur
Wow! I'm just getting ready to sew for my family, beginning with dresses for my daughter (11) and myself and then for the guys. Actually, we'll be making them together, nothing as fancy yet as what you've done. You sure make it sound easy. Thanks for posting the pictures.
Vicki


Monday, April 9, 2007 - Untitled Comment


Posted by CandyFoote
Awesome pictures!

Candy


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