March 11, 2011

Some nice fabrics, and a couple of pieces

These aren't exactly swatches, but I thought I would show you them anyway. These three fabrics are oh so soft! They are cotton lawn, much like Liberty.

I bought two color stories of this fabric, because I thought it was so pretty and delicate, and I couldn't decide which color to get!
These are details of some bloomers I made the other day. I had a tiny piece of this fabric left in my stash, so they will be one of a kind. It also gave me an opportunity to play with the bloomer pattern. The ribbon on them is silk, not satin. The silk ribbon is so lovely to touch! click on the photos to see more detail.


I also completed this little linen skirt, that looks real cute with the kitty jacket and these bloomers.
Right now I have some dotted Swiss on the table for a little top. I really can't wait to cut into the floral fabric, because the little dresses are going to look super cute I think.
The pieces shown are all 6 mo. I will be doing the dresses in toddler sizes though, so there will be more size ranges, not just tiny ones. When my daughters were little, I loved making the super tiny sizes, even though I knew they would out grow them quickly. The funny part was that both of my girls were such slim, small babies, that they did get to wear the cute stuff for a while.
I hope that the clothes that I make will be more heirloom quality because of the fabrics and details that I plan to put in them.
Stay tuned

12 comments:

  1. love love love !!!!!!!
    these are so incredibly pretty Elizabeth ! and yes definitely look like Liberty (I thought they were)

    so glad to have you on the phone today. next time it's on me ;)

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  2. your shop is going to have the most darling, well-made clothes ever! i'm excited for you. :)

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  3. Hi Friend
    Glad to hear that things didn't get too crazy in your part of the world...
    You have such wonderful taste in fabrics and design...a great combination for success! Have a great weekend.xo

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  4. ok - i am completely touched by everything you are sharing. this fabric is wonderful! {uhm...what about adult skirts?} and the bloomers and skirt...the attention to detail! yes, heirloom quality for sure. looking at what you are creating totally confirms {in my mind} the importance of doing what you love...your love is shining bright through these clothes. happy weekend. :)

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  5. I enlarged EVERY one of the photos and I have 3 leters for you:

    OMG
    OMG
    OMG

    These are FANTASTIC. I am so impressed, not only with your skills and attention to detail, but also with your ability to choose the perfect materials. The fabrics are sooo timeless. Could there be any better color for a ribbon to go with those bloomers? Makes me want to have a baby.You are going to be a hit on Etsy. Can't wait to see your shop on the web.
    Very good work.
    Carolina

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  6. These are soooooooo cute.
    You're a fab sewer!!!

    Melinda

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  7. These are DARLING! I love them both, but the linen skirt just looks like something a little European girl would wear. So cute!

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  8. definitely heirloom quality to be treasured!

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  9. GORGEOUS fabrics. I am drooling over here.

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  10. The bloomers are really sweet. Your shop is going to be great

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  11. Oh my gosh! That skirt it really cute, I don't think you showed me that!!! It looks really cute with the bloomers!!!!

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