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Season Six!

Project Run & Play season six is in full swing!  I’m excited because this season they have decided to make the sew along at home competition a Linky Party (found at the link above) instead of just the flickr group.  With the Linky it’ll be easier to see everyone’s entries and get to their blog posts with one click. 

This (first) week we were supposed to remix The Cottage Home’s Party Dress.  I think this dress is adorable and would make one as is if it were warmer weather around here right now.  Alas, I knew I’d want to make one with long sleeves.  Since I have an obsession with the comfort of knit fabrics lately, that’s where I ended up for inspiration.

I changed the top quite a bit, but used the original pattern for the bodice at its base.  Instead of sewing the bodice and lining together as suggested, I sewed the shoulder seams together for each of the two bodices (exterior and lining).  Then I sewed the bodices together at the sides and along the entire neck. 

I didn’t worry about the button loops since I had already decided I’d sew in button holes (you can see above that I used a bit of interfacing to make it sturdy at the button placket).  I trimmed the seams and snipped the curves and turned the whole thing right side out. 

Keep in mind that there are two arm holes and the bottom edge that are unsewn at this point.  I sewed two long sleeves and inserted them into the arm holes making sure that the exterior and lining bodices were held together as one piece, then sewed exterior holes facing the right side of the sleeves.

Once I had pressed with my iron, I then top stitched along the outside edge of the bodice. I agree with The Cottage Home’s tutorial that a top stitch gives a more professional look. 

Instead of the button loops I made button holes for a more stable button placket.  I was mostly worried the knit would sag with just the loops.  I do also like how simple the placket looks with the small buttons running down the back.

I shortened the skirt length as this will mostly be worn as a tunic with leggings since we don’t have any real parties to attend in the near future, hehe.  However, I kept the skirt band and tie the same size which gives them an oversized look that’s fun. 

Speaking of fun, it really is impossible to get pictures of Bean these days.  She can hardly sit still.  The lighting was terrible too, but mostly these are blurry cause she was moving, hehe.

Standing in front of the mirror is one of the only ways to get her to be still.  Of course, ten seconds later she was pulling the skirt portion up over her head to see how funny it would look in the mirror.

Above, she clearly found something on the carpet to inspect.  Probably a piece of fuzz.  She picks up fuzz in the house and hands it to me as if to say “please vacuum more often.” 

The following pics are of Bean being very silly.

Thanks to The Cottage Home for the inspiration for this Elephant Party Dress!

As usual, linking up to:

I Heart Nap Time Sew Chatty Photobucket Happy Hour Projects

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January 10, 2013 10:14 pm Ajaire Leave a Comment Filed Under: Uncategorized

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    Dianna says

    January 10, 2013 at 10:54 pm

    That turned out very cute! That shorter length will be better for her to walk in.

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    Sparkling says

    January 10, 2013 at 11:21 pm

    I love the skirt. I want a lot of skirts like that but then I remember I would look like a Macy's balloon.

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    Sparkling says

    January 10, 2013 at 11:22 pm

    That should say a Macy's parade balloon. They don't normally sell balloons at Macy's. Don't get excited.

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    Deborah Devine says

    January 11, 2013 at 1:38 am

    I want to sew more knits, but I have a hard time finding quality knits. I love the knit fabric that Gymboree uses in their clothing line.
    Where do you find your knit fabric?
    Deborah
    http://sewmuchmoretogive.blogspot.com

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    Ajaire says

    January 11, 2013 at 2:02 am

    Deborah, I get my knits either from old clothes I don't use anymore (try thrifting) usually. I've also had good luck with knits from the fabric fairy online shop. Good luck!

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    Michelle says

    January 11, 2013 at 3:28 am

    I love the knit top! It fits perfectly, and the color combination is great.

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    Ajaire says

    January 11, 2013 at 11:13 am

    Thanks Michelle! I also made her a Go To Shift Dress with that knit and it turned out lovely in that color.

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    Shannon says

    January 11, 2013 at 7:15 pm

    Oh, this is super super cute. I love the turquoise and orange (big fan of colors here!). Great job!

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    Suzanne Winter says

    January 12, 2013 at 1:56 am

    awww – love those little elephants, and that you did a knit for the bodice… it really makes that top fit perfectly!

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    Olga says

    January 13, 2013 at 3:16 am

    Cute! love the color combo.

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    Olga says

    January 13, 2013 at 3:21 am

    Nice blog, I am you new follower. http://olga-kidapproved.blogspot.com

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    Scary says

    January 13, 2013 at 5:03 am

    I love the bright colors off set by the white sash. Also love the long sleeve choice

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    Monica Swift says

    February 28, 2013 at 11:32 am

    Oh, this little combo is adorable. I love the wide sash on it, and the cozy knit paired with a woven.

    Reply

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You guys, this girl is having a real hair moment. You guys, this girl is having a real hair moment. After waiting literal years for her hair to grow in, itโ€™s now turned into an 80โ€™s rocker look with how spikey it all is on top and the extra length in back๐Ÿ˜†๐Ÿ˜† 
But we LOVE this Journal Jumpsuit from @jennuinedesign and she LOVES wearing it to jump on the couch. ๐Ÿ˜ฌ๐Ÿ˜ฌ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜Sheโ€™s a real talker these days so I had to use the Story Teller cut file, also from the Lounge Library collection.  Check out @projectrunandplay for the details on the sale on this pattern this week only!
Fabric is a lush French terry from @knitfabricdotcom and the contrast is a solid from @wolfandrabbitfabrics 

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Have you seen the mini season of @projectrunandpla Have you seen the mini season of @projectrunandplay details yet?  Iโ€™m super excited about everyone sharing more of the Project Lounge Library collection and the freebies weโ€™re offering!  First up is this perfectly sized book tote from @jennuinedesign. My girl LOVED the one I made from the second she saw it Christmas morning!  The cut file design is also from the collection as well as her nightgown ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜
Thereโ€™s a whole Percy Jackson collection inside there along with three other (heavy) books, so itโ€™s a nice sturdy tote that holds plenty!

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One of my favorite things is giving and receiving One of my favorite things is giving and receiving Christmas cards. ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•
Well itโ€™s not as many books as Iโ€™ve read in pa Well itโ€™s not as many books as Iโ€™ve read in past years, nor did I reach my (what I thought was an easy) minimum goal of 50, but then again all that was set back in January before I knew Iโ€™d have very little time to myself for 3/4 of the year ๐Ÿ˜†๐Ÿคช 
I read lots of different genres, including a few oldie juvenile favorites to preview for or read alongside my daughter. ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•
Some were book club reads and some were suggestions from Instagram friends, but I really enjoyed them all. Of course the new Louise Penny was my favorite ๐Ÿ˜

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Also our baby is two years old now ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญso I made the squares 1yd x 1yd instead of 28โ€ x 28โ€ in the pattern. Otherwise itโ€™s the free pattern from the Shannon Fabrics website ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

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I've always loved making. At an early age I started cross stitching and sewing and I taught myself to knit and crochet during college. When our seven year old daughter Bean was born I was filled with all sorts of inspiration, so now I find ways to manage my crafty time and treasure those moments. Though sewing is what I'm most passionate about these days, there's something about the portability of yarn crafts and embroidery that keeps drawing me back in.

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