Unicorns and snails
Another Swingset Tunic and Skirt (pattern by Oliver + S), this time in size 5 for Clare.
Once again, fabric is double gauze from Heather Ross’ Far, Far Away collection. Clare is rather enamoured with her skirt and has worn it a few times already, but isn’t so keen on the tunic – she thinks it is a little long. It probably is. Size 5 on my almost 7 year old daughter is rather large in this instance! I did lengthen the skirt pattern a few inches, but the tunic is as per the pattern.
Now I need to get the two of them to wear their coordinating outfits at the same time. Die of the cuteness and the SOM* factor, anyone?
Despite having made functional buttonholes and buttons on the back, there is plenty of room to get the tunics on and off without ever undoing them. I found the construction for the tunics quite different to others I have made, but it all worked out well when the instructions were followed properly (read: there was some unpicking when I didn’t follow the instructions properly). I really like the skirt pattern – it is lined, and the elastic and drawstring casings are sewn between the fashion fabric and lining. Simple, comfortable and looks good.
Now to make Clare a multi-coloured dress for her birthday party on Sunday. She has decided that she is having a “colour” party, where the guests are to come dressed in one colour from head to toe. Of course, as the centre of attention she has decided that her outfit will be a rainbow one that includes all the colours. Fortuitously I have a girls’ dress pattern to test for a very clever and talented pattern designer. Watch this space! It has to be done before Saturday. I have another three versions of this pattern cut out (another for Clare and two for Stella) so the sewing machine will be going full tilt this week. Luckily I’m on holidays.
*SOM factor – the Sound of Music factor, or my irrational desire to dress my daughters (and even myself) in matching outfits. If only I had some curtains that were dying to be cut up and then we could all pick some Eidelweiss and start singing harmonies….
Perhaps I could rustle up some suitably gaudy curtains next time I’m op-shopping , you could spend the whole weekend at sewjourn working on matching outfits! LOL.
Clare looks like she’s floating on the breeze in her super-soft gauzy outfit! Gorgeousness! Can’t wait to see the results of this week’s sewing!!
A great pose in the first photo! What are the odds on you having both girls wear the outfits on the same day?
The colour party sounds like fun 🙂
Yay, matching outfits rock! I have a few curtains that would be great…..pedal pushers would be the bomb1 I was going to get that pattern, but child is nearly in a size 7, so it wouldn’t last long, bother!
PS She is an awesome model!
I love the matching outfits…. my husband asked the other day if I could make him and our son matching shirts so they could be the same. Cute 🙂
Just gorgeous, how cool does she look on this hot day.
Clare looks just beautiful in your pics. I think Maya must be a bit chunkier than your girls as her dress (longer top) fits pretty snug. Maybe I’ll be whipping up some of those skirts at Sewjourn!
Sooo adorable!
Very cute. I love that pattern, but only got to make one top for my daughter before she’d outgrown it and she’s just 7.5 years old. I had to add length to the straps, the overall length and make it a bit wider just to fit at all. I really wish it came in a larger size range. great fabrics too!