Girlie-Girl
Adjective: Adding ruffles, lace, ribbon, tulle, soft colors, and combining those elements for a feminine feel Girlie Girl Ruffled Top, Skirt, and Headband
Rick rack over back yoke seam with fabric loops slit opening |
(I just couldn't help myself as ideas just kept running though my head of ways to adapt this pattern.)
When I made the Stripes and Flounces shirt, I created changes in the original pattern that kept the center front of the shirt flat, but added flared out flounces in the back and front sides. So I used this same idea, but left the rounded cut-outs flat and filled them with ruffles on both the side front and lower back of the shirt.
Toile Print Ribbon
Eyelet Lace
Rosebud Gauze Fabric
White Batiste with ribbons,rickrack, and tucks
This shirt is completely lined with a soft white knit fabric from Riley Blake. Why? My granddaughter has super sensitive skin issues (eczema) and I knew that all those ruffle layers rubbing her skin would not be comfortable for her.
The last ruffle on the shirt goes completely around the shirt and is attached to the knit lining.
The top of the skirt, that touches Miss C's waist, is made from this soft knit also. I've learned that when you sew a garment for someone you must consider both
the beauty of the design and the comfort of the feel.
And lastly... add a bit of frosting to the outfit.
Smiles,
Deborah
P. S. The sewing lesson with Miss E and Me on Friday will be about adding a gathered ruffle.
The last ruffle on the shirt goes completely around the shirt and is attached to the knit lining.
The top of the skirt, that touches Miss C's waist, is made from this soft knit also. I've learned that when you sew a garment for someone you must consider both
the beauty of the design and the comfort of the feel.
Smiles,
Deborah
P. S. The sewing lesson with Miss E and Me on Friday will be about adding a gathered ruffle.
Oh, I love the romantic feeling of this outfit, so pretty!
ReplyDeleteWhat Krista said. It's such a sweet and darling little outfit. I especially like all the ribbon and different trims added.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty details and soft colors. How sweet.
ReplyDeleteSuch a classic fabric, and detailed outfit i love it.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute. Thanks for linking to the Do Tell Tuesday party!
ReplyDeleteThis is the outfit I voted for. I just love it. So frilly and old fashioned looking. You put a lot of work into it. I hope you win.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful top, skirt and headband set you made for your granddaughter! One of the wonderful things about sewing clothes is that they can be made to suit the needs of the person they are intended for as in lining the item for someone with sensitive skin.
ReplyDeleteThis is the sweetest outfit and she looks lovely wearing it. I would love for you to link up to the Stitch It, Blog It, Share It Link Party going on now at BehindtheSeamsSewing.com.
ReplyDelete~Bonnie