Monday, September 2, 2013

Elmer the Elephant meets Oliver

Oliver+S that is!


Tildy does not need a new coat.
I did not need to buy fabric.

 But as Forrest Gump said
It happens

I saw this material when I was in Town last week. It is a print by an Australian designer. The collection goes by the name Prints Charming .
Tilda loved it, I loved it, Jed thought it was very groovy.
It reminded us of Elmer the Elephant but a funky mod version.

 So I purchased 1.5 metres and crossed my fingers that I would get a Secret Agent Trench from that.

 And I did.
Just!

 I have an entire Pinterest board on this pattern 'cause I lurve it.
In the past I made the Twins this one.

Which I lined.
And it has been f l o g g e d!
(Worn a great many times)
As well as this one for Hugo which the girls and I frequently steal.
Zara would like another in this style so I could justify Matilda's as a practice run.....
Works for me!
Tilly is small, her chest measurements put her in the 18-24 month size so I went with the 2T.
Her height put her in a 4 but I wanted extra length so I added an extra 2 1/2 inches to that.
Which meant I also had to add it to the front facing.
At first I lengthened the bodice to a size four by adding the extra length to the bottom of the bodice but I realised this would keep it a drop waisted style.
So I folded the extra up and cut the bodice to a straight size 2T.
Then I added all the extra length I need to make the size 4 to the skirt. I added this to the top of the skirt.
And then I added a bit, for luck.
I only have a hour or so a day to sew at the moment but I would love to have this finished by Friday....

 Wish me luck?

 xx N
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  1. nest full of eggsSeptember 2, 2013 at 6:50 AM

    I am so excited to see how this turns out.
    Just seeing your cut out pattern laid out, you are so professional!
    I just bought the paper pattern of the Secret Agent when they recently had a sale. Can't wait to try it.
    Thank you for sharing your trench coat Pinterest board link ~ so inspiring.

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    1. motherof5September 3, 2013 at 9:59 PM

      Thank you Rachel.
      I am nearly done and super pleased with it. About half way through I was not not sure and was worried it would look like an art smock but once the collar went on it worked itself out.

      You saying that I look professional is an amazing compliment. Your sewing is impeccable.

      xx N

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    Cannot wait to see this. The pattern is in my challenge to myself, I have a feeling after seeing yours I'm going to be forced to crack on to it!

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    1. motherof5September 3, 2013 at 10:01 PM

      I hope so Peta.
      Imagine it in the Marimeko that Colette got for you. Amazing as a Spring coat/dress.

      xx N

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  3. JaneSeptember 2, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    Oh wow that is going to look simply amazing! If anyone can do it, it's you!

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    1. motherof5September 3, 2013 at 10:03 PM

      Awww, thank you Jane.
      It was one of those 'Why not'? moments.
      I found it in Spotlight Rundle Mall, its a really nice quality too. Not your usual smelly ink printed drill.

      xx N

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  4. Lightning McStitchSeptember 3, 2013 at 6:17 AM

    Very curious to see this one as I bought a similar patchy fabric thinking of the same pattern. It's actually fabric that made me think of you when I bought it. Enjoy your little windows of sewing time.

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    1. motherof5September 3, 2013 at 10:05 PM

      And I TOTALLY thought of you when i decided to make it.
      I try to be so disciplined with my sewing. I tend to think of it as a job rather then a hobby. But I am just so busy at the moment I need my sewing time to be hobby time.

      Thank you Shelley, it has been one of the most enjoyable things I have ever sewn.

      xx N

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  5. CindySeptember 3, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    Can't wait to see the finished jacket...I know it will be fabulous!!

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  6. Inder-ificSeptember 3, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    Gorgeous fabric! This is going to be smashing! Love the "it happens" line. Oh, yes. Yes, sometimes it does.

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  7. motherof5September 3, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    Thank you Inder, sometimes you just want to stop being practical and do something fun, don't you?
    xx N

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