Monday, August 2, 2010

My second project from "Sewing clothes kids love"

I just finished the INSA skirt from "Sewing clothes kids love" The main fabric is a purple 21 wale corduroy. The ruffles are the same purple fabric that I used in the Imke tee.

I made a couple of changes to the pattern. First off I had to make a size 86/92 for the waist since my three year old has a small waist. Since I wanted it pretty long I extended the length. Then for the overskirt which usually has 4 pannels, I made one regular panel for the back and made a new pattern piece with a curve for the 2 side panels and left out the front. I sewed ruffles into the front panel of the underskirt. I finished the hems with the rolled hem setting on my serger. I wish these pictures came out better but it's late and there's no sunlight to be had. I'll put up outside pictures with E wearing it...maybe tomorrow...... :) This skirt matches the IMKE hooded tee I made for her last week. One school outfit down, how many more to go?







Pinning the ruffles

7 comments:

  1. WOW Seema! You are so creative and so good at what you do! Imagine the love your kids feel knowing all the work you put in making them beautiful clothes (& if they don't know it now, they will when they are older). Feel good!

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  2. This skirt is amazing. You're really outdoing yourself with one gorgeous project after another. Way more fun than spending $$ at Children Place etc.

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  3. That is so cute it makes me miss having a girl to sew for anymore. My youngest is 13 going on 30 and is very picky about her fashions these days. Great job!

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  4. Thanks guys for the feedback :) Makes me want to sew more....

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  5. So cute! Found you through SewMamaSew. I've made my younger daughter an Insa without mods. Love your modifications...the front! And the ruffles that match the Imke...so cute! I am looking forward to playing around more with the patterns in this book. (congrats on the new baby too!)

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  6. Thank you Luch :)
    Arent these patterns so much fun?

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