Class Picnic Costume

I got off very easily with costumes this year.
So far....
Matilda's class is dancing to a Beach Boy medley.
'Beachy clothes' were requested as a costume.
Tilly had bathers but she really really wanted a costume.

Class Picnic top and shorts

Tilly always loved Liddy's shorts and top.

With help from the Twins, we put together a fun, bright ensemble that should have good stage presence.

The rayon was horrid to sew. I pinned, matched notches' and held my breath.
The shorts made in taslon will drip dry quickly. They make great swim shorts.
I just tacked the bobble fringe on for fun. If it deteriorates I can remove it without any damage to the shorts.

It is a pretty cute little outfit.

I am not sure how long the rayon will last, it was pretty flimsy to sew but as more seams were sewn, it seemed a lot more stable.

But seeing it is, in theory, a costume, any extra wear is a bonus.

I think there will be extra wear.

The nitty-gritty kitty.
A cute little pattern, very O+S.

I think the shorts are overlooked but my children prefer them to the famous Puppet Show.  I have a tute here, if you want some hand holding.

My girls lurve this top, it is their go to play top.
The neck can cause a few issues.

I have a step by step tute here if it does for you.

This is another, ostensibly, girls pattern but I would absolutely sew it for a little boy.
In fact, when I sewed the last lot up for Tilly I made them unisex, just in case. 

xx N