Sunday, November 29, 2015

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



14 comments:

  1. Yes - I agree it's a great pattern. Last time I made the shorts (for school uniform) I put the edging/facing on the inside and they still looked great!

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  2. Oooh Taryn, what a great idea!
    I could sneak in some Liberty...
    Thank you!
    xx N

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  3. What an adorable set! Her haircut is very cute too. It suits her.

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  4. Thank you Masha, I am pretty pleased with my 'costume'.
    I love her hair, we are in head lice season and this makes it much easier to check her.
    As well as looking fabulous.
    xx N

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  5. Definitely one of my favorite o+s patterns!!! Love this ensemble and she could not be any cuter in those sunnies!!

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    1. Thank you Inder, it is a groovy little number and one pattern that I tend to make both pieces off.
      She chose those sunnies herself!
      xx N

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  6. Great pizazz going on with those colours. Good work design team! I love how quickly this top comes together.
    I'd already earmarked *cough - stalked *your unisex pair of shorts as inspiration for my Mister Man sewing but a bobble fringe sees you take these shorts to a happy place once again.

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  7. Bright enough for you, Renae?
    I think these would look awesome on a wee boy, squeezed over chubby thighs, irresistible.
    Everything is better with bobble!
    Thank you.
    xx N

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  8. Such a cute outfit -- please tell Tilly we love her new haircut!

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  9. Thank you Christine.
    She was very pleased with her compliment and went all pink.
    xx N

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  10. I'm thinking about sewing a pair of these in lightweight denim, trying to decide about a printed facing. Miss Tilly looks very happy with the outfit, the colour definitely says "fun!".

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  11. Did you see Joh's pair with the reverse denim facing?
    They were fab, thank you.
    xx N

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  12. perfect look for a beachy ensemble :) I love the bright colors and the little bobbles

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  13. She certainly had stage presence Kristin, thank you!
    xx N

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