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These elasticated garments were made for Keira over the weekend. She seems to be getting taller and some of her old dresses were on the short side, so a few new spring things were in order.

I drafted my own pattern to make these- after having a good look at some other clothes she had, and drawing on a big piece of cooking paper. A few small adjustments were made, but I do quite enjoy making my own patterns when it comes to garments with only a few pieces. (Can't imagine how people make their own patterns for complicated clothes, though!) The long-sleeved top was made from some op-shopped gingham (makes me think of picnics and Dorothy) and the flowery dress is made from a cotton voile.

The Young Lady of the house has put her order in for a few more things, so I'd better get back to work. See you tomorrow!

 

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  1. Julia Avatar

    I love these. I wish I could draft my own patterns. I often have a garment shape in mind for a piece of clothing I want to make but don’t have the courage to just go for it. I really really love the gingham. I’m a huge fan of all things gingham. So lovely.

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  2. Jenni Avatar

    so simply sweet Melissa 🙂

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  3. Kate Avatar

    I use cooking paper to draw patterns too – love the gingham top.

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  4. whitney Avatar

    i love the things you make for her!

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  5. deb Avatar

    While you are on a roll, have you seen this shirt? http://theadventuresofroryandjess.blogspot.com/2010/10/sew-along-part-5-hem-collar-buttons.html It looks super cute and simple instructions.

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  6. Rattling On Avatar

    Love the gingham, I’d wear that!!

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  7. tinyhappy Avatar

    thank you, julia. i say just go for it- if you have some unimportant fabric to begin with (like an old sheet, etc) you don’t have anything to lose.. 🙂

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  8. Barbara Avatar

    Those are really lovely! Love that pattern, simple and fresh and the fabrics are beautiful!

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  9. erika Avatar

    I love this model of dress, I made a few of them for my girls and they think they are very comfortable !! I like the fabrics you choose.

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  10. angela Avatar

    What are those lovely flowers Mel? They’re beautiful.

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  11. tinyhappy Avatar

    hi angela, i cant remember exactly- but i think they might be dianthus? 🙂

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  12. Kristi Avatar

    love that floral print.

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  13. celine Avatar

    These are soo lovely to make. I too use that shape pattern a lot!

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  14. Melbourne Road Avatar

    Love making these..we call them peasant blouses. Another cute way is to run elastic thread through your bobbin and use it around the mid bodice area a couple times…super cute
    yours are very sweet!
    Lori

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  15. Eyecatchers Avatar

    Very cute indeed ~ I can see why Keira likes them so much and has placed more orders (what a great mum she has!)

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  16. flwjane@smallbutcharming Avatar

    i am a devoted reader and can’t think why i don’t comment.
    but i’m commenting now. how do you have the time to be so endlessly creative? what an amazing mind you have that helps you see things the way you do!
    and the talent to translate your vision.
    xo Jane

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  17. renee ~ heirloom seasons Avatar

    I love the blue gingham top! I have been making a similar style top for my girls, but not yet in gingham, I hope to soon though.
    I was just catching up on many of your last posts, it is just so nice to to see all these sweet little things you create, always inspiring, so thank you very much!

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  18. Margaret Oomen Avatar

    one very lucky young lady

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  19. Denise | Chez Danisse Avatar

    I wouldn’t mind a shirt made from the gingham. The Young Lady of the house is a lucky one.

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  20. louana Avatar

    can I put an order in too? I love the floral one, maybe I need to try my hand at making a pattern too.

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  21. kielz Avatar
    kielz

    I love that cotton voile! Can I ask where you got it? Ta 🙂

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  22. tinyhappy Avatar

    hi kielz,
    that was from spotlight- believe it or not! 🙂

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