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From: SewManyProjects
Date: 07-12-2007, 11:48 AM (1 of 13)
I made their tops based off of an Ottobre pattern, but I only traced the "bikini" piece and did the rest by the seat of my pants. I just didn't feel like getting out the pattern and tracing the rectangles or even measuring them. I'm so happy that I can do that now.  http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j156/AshleaAppel/Summer2007484.jpg And I made myself a top too (again, by the seat of my pants, it turned out pretty well, this picture doesn't show the whole thing very well): http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j156/AshleaAppel/Summer2007481.jpg Ashlea
Self taught sewist, wishing I could take classes, planning my 5 year old dd's spring/summer wardrobe. |
User: SewManyProjects
Member since: 01-18-2007 Total posts: 33 |
From: MaryW
Date: 07-12-2007, 11:59 AM (2 of 13)
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What pretty, fresh, bright summer clothing. Those faces are kinda cute too. The boy doesn't really look that impressed. LOL.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: SewManyProjects
Date: 07-12-2007, 12:10 PM (3 of 13)
The boy wanted to be running around, not getting his picture taken. 
Ashlea
Self taught sewist, wishing I could take classes, planning my 5 year old dd's spring/summer wardrobe. |
User: SewManyProjects
Member since: 01-18-2007 Total posts: 33 |
From: PaulineG
Date: 07-12-2007, 05:33 PM (4 of 13)
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Absolutely gorgeous. The mix of fabrics is just right - I especially like the way you've used different sized polka dots for the girls tops. And a good way to get you all matching but without being carbon copies. You definitely have got the hang of by the seat of your pants. Pauline
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User: PaulineG
Member since: 09-08-2006 Total posts: 901 |
From: ninifav
Date: 07-13-2007, 01:02 AM (5 of 13)
| But aren't you all just the cutest! Enjoy your creativity and your darling family... |
User: ninifav
Member since: 09-06-2004 Total posts: 204 |
From: cshortsew
Date: 07-13-2007, 09:39 AM (6 of 13)
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The dresses look great and you have a very nice looking family.
cshortsew
Projects Completed in 2007: Sewing: biscuit quilt, 7 baby dress sets, piggy pillow, 7 baby pants, eyeglass holder, purse, 5 baby outfits, toddler dress set Crocheting: red purse, piggy slippers, sweater shawl, 5 pr. sock trims, 89 squares, baby sweater, 2 afghans, toddler harness, baby poncho, baby dress Other: 14 Autism pins Works in progress: Sewing: toddler overalls & shirt Crocheting: vertical stripes afghan |
User: cshortsew
Member since: 06-28-2006 Total posts: 380 |
From: MartySews2
Date: 07-13-2007, 05:49 PM (7 of 13)
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Those are some cute dresses and models. I think you have nailed it once again. Congratulations on a job well done. Most boys don't like to sit for photos especially with sisters (LOL). Great job all the way around. Marty 
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User: MartySews2
Member since: 05-03-2007 Total posts: 293 
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From: grandma C
Date: 07-14-2007, 02:06 AM (8 of 13)
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Are you sewing for the young gentleman?? Your choice of fabrics is wonderful. Would you tell us how you made your top?? Such an adorable family. Belinda |
User: grandma C
Member since: 01-15-2007 Total posts: 263 |
From: toadusew
Date: 07-14-2007, 08:15 AM (9 of 13)
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I love the dresses and your top! Very good work! And you are a beautiful family! I also want to know if you do any sewing for the boy in your family? |
User: toadusew
Member since: 01-08-2005 Total posts: 369 |
From: czmicdancr
Date: 07-16-2007, 07:08 AM (10 of 13)
| I absolutely love those dressses!!! Your girls are very lucky! And your ds, well he's just happy to be there, isn't he! LOL He's very cute though, he looks like he's faking that frown! |
User: czmicdancr
Member since: 06-19-2007 Total posts: 17 |
From: bPlace
Date: 07-16-2007, 11:24 AM (11 of 13)
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I just love red white and blue, that's not all stars and stripes! You did a wonderful job mixing patterns and colors too -Corie |
User: bPlace
Member since: 08-14-2006 Total posts: 24 |
From: esrun3
Date: 07-17-2007, 10:10 PM (12 of 13)
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Great job on all the outfits! I love the one with the strawberries! Kids are adorable.
Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: SewManyProjects
Date: 08-06-2007, 11:20 PM (13 of 13)
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Thanks everyone. I do sew for Thomas, but I didn't this time around. He loves dark/bright purple and that is nearly impossible to find in boy's clothes. I made him a pair of purple short pants from Ottobre that he wears a lot. I'm not very confident with knits, so I haven't done much in the way of shirts for him though. I made my top out of two strips of fabric, the bandana print is a wider strip. I created a casing at the top and bottom of the butterfly print. It just ties together in back (red ribbon ties) and I was planning to wear it over a red or blue tank, but ended up wearing a strapless bra instead. Ashlea
Self taught sewist, wishing I could take classes, planning my 5 year old dd's spring/summer wardrobe. |
User: SewManyProjects
Member since: 01-18-2007 Total posts: 33 |
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