The 13th Birthday Outfit
Introduction
Every year, I've made my daughter a dress or outfit for her birthday. Her birthday isn't until August, but we'll be taking another week's vacation the week of her birthday, plus I'll be in Wilderness First Aid class the first weekend of August. Add to that, the first week of July is already gone and I got 5 pair of trousers in today to be hemmed, so if I don't start now, this won't be done in time! I also need to think about school clothes, too, but I'll do that when this is done.
She wasn't sure what she wanted this year, so we went to look at patterns and fabric. She seems to like a vintage/retro look and really liked the Lisette patterns from Simplicity and chose this one, #2211, for a blouse and skirt.
Jo-ann's also carries the Lisette fabrics, so my daughter chose the teal twill for her skirt, but wasn't crazy about any of the matching prints. She eventually chose the print below for the blouse.
I have everything cut out at this point, and have started the blouse. While this blouse looks like it has a button placket, it doesn't. It is all decoration - which frankly, is easier to make. There are no buttons or zippers for the top or tunic or dress variations. Nice, huh? So far, I've been able to get the shoulder seams sewn and the faux front placket ready and pinned in place.
I should be able to get a little more work done on this tomorrow - hopefully up to the sleeves. After looking at the instructions, I think I'll be departing from them for a little bit and I'll show you those departures as the project progresses. Now, back to those customer's trousers.
Parting Shot: Lilies. We have some lilies blooming now. These are the only ones of this color that I have, but there will be white ones and of course, the orange daylilies.
6 comments:
That is a charming set for your daughter.
My lillies are blooming too and the daylillies have been putting up stems. We're going for more of a "cottage garden" look so I have pinks and salmons in one area, some beautiful lillies similar in color to your picture under the tree and I know when they bloom, I'll have traffic stopping golden yellow daylillies about 5-6' tall. I love seeing pics of your garden. thanks for sharing
I like the fabric she choose as well as the pattern.
Love the pattern and the fabrics! Those are some of my favorite colors, too. Can't wait to see it all finished!
Your new wall turned out very well! You'll get a lot of enjoyment out of it.
13!?!?! whoa... How did that happen so fast? Now, she's picking out "misses" patterns, instead of "girls"... This will be me in a few years!
I have day lilies, too. MIL gave me a gorgeous burgundy one when my son was born, and it's still blooming beautifully, right now actually!
Speaking of trouser hemming, how do you determine the perfect length? I mean for yourself. And wow, you are already thinking of back-to-school clothes?! Didn't summer just start! So organized.
nice choice of fabrics. pretty flowers too.
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