Monday 23 September 2013

Plaid Week

 I was very excited to learn that one of the themes for PRP this season is plaid.  This heavy flannel plaid caught my eye over the summer but I needed a good reason (and a good coupon) to buy some.  Luckily I got both!  I don't know the exact term for it but this is a plaid in which the plaid in woven into the fabric, not printed on top.  It makes a nice, heavier weight flannel.  The top is the Geranium Dress shortened to a top length.  I added a bow in the front.  The buttons in the back are cute little purple flowers.  I made the sleeveless version to be worn as a layering piece in the fall and winter (since the fabric is too heavy for summer)






The pants are the Parsley Pants pattern.  I made the flat front with pouch pockets.  The fabric is a bottom weight twill and I broke a needle trying to sew through the elastic, pockets, and the waistband.  I was using a needle for heavy weight fabric.  Any tips on that??  They came out great though  - roomy and comfortable.  
 They are a little dusty because Hannah decided to roll around on the floor before we took pictures.

8 comments:

  1. Adorable! this looks so nice and soft. Great job Momma!
    with love,
    -Jo

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  2. I used the same exact fabric for mine! LOL
    I love the bow on yours. You have good taste:)
    ~Michelle

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  3. Very nice, and I like that you made a whole outfit that coordinates so well together.

    Mae

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  4. Adorable!! I love the bow and how she posed for the pics!!

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  5. SOOO cute! I love the purple pants :o) I went with some classic plaid pjs for this week :o0 hey, I've started a sewing for kids group pinterest board! I would love for you to join... just shoot me an e-mail with your pinterest info if you are interested :o) I'm on pinterest at ntcreations.e-mail: nap-timecreations@hotmail.com

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  6. Cute! I am thinking I have to get that purple plaid fabric!

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  7. This is so perfect for layering. Love that you made it into a jumper style top. It looks terrific. -liZ

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