More Clothes for Olivia
I went shopping at the
Cotton Cupboard in Lakeway, TX and found so many wonderful fabrics, that I had to buy them. I knew they would be perfect for my daughter! Short on time, I decided to simplify my plans. That's when I went to the GAP to buy cotton knit shirts to go with the fabrics and hopefully matching tights. Perfect! The long sleeve t-shirts were plain to start. I simply took some of the fabric and made a simple design to applique on the shirt, and then for the first one, added a simple skirt to make a dress. Details...she loves the rhinestone heart at the bottom of the GAP t-shirt and was sad to see it snipped off in the process of making the dress. So, I cut it out and saved it for a little patch at the bottom of the skirt.
On the second outfit, I appliqued the white t-shirt with fabrics from two different skirts: the new brown and pink floral, and the older light blue and brown print. I love the hand stitching on the stems of the flowers on the white t-shirt.
The brown and pink skirt is a simple A-line style with a gathered waist. She loves it! And the best part, depending on how well these hold up, is that when spring arrives, I will cut the sleeves off and cut the tights into shorts so she can wear them for several seasons! Both outfits, the black dress, the white t-shirt and brown skirt were simple and quick to make. I spent all of one day on the project. LOVE IT! And so rewarding that they came out so well!
On the second outfit, I appliqued the white t-shirt with fabrics from two different skirts: the new brown and pink floral, and the older light blue and brown print. I love the hand stitching on the stems of the flowers on the white t-shirt.
The brown and pink skirt is a simple A-line style with a gathered waist. She loves it! And the best part, depending on how well these hold up, is that when spring arrives, I will cut the sleeves off and cut the tights into shorts so she can wear them for several seasons! Both outfits, the black dress, the white t-shirt and brown skirt were simple and quick to make. I spent all of one day on the project. LOVE IT! And so rewarding that they came out so well!
7 comments:
These are terrific.. We should do some of these for ourselves.. why should little girls be the only ones to have fun!
Kathy, This is darling stuff. Well done!
What a lucky daughter! These are adorable and I love the idea of sewing a skirt to the bottom of a T shirt. Great fabric and color choices.
I'm telling you, you should open your own line of clothing; they are simply adorable. When do they come out in Big Girl sizes?
She must just smile when she wears these delightful clothes. What a beautiful collection. Perhaps I hear another calling for you? Children's clothing designer? Very fun, colorful and cute! Looking forward to seeing you in Houston!
I want to be little again and wear such darling outfits!
Olivia must be the envy of her class! These are terrific! I love the colors, and agree with you about the fabric being better in quilt stores than anywhere else.
Very cool, Kathy! I can't wait to see you in Houston.
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