Ok, first big note of interest, the FIFTH give-away. I can't for the life of me remember what it was suppose to be. I'm not kidding, really. I shouldn't be surprised though cause, for some reason, I always stress out at mid-year review time. Self reviews, does anyone else hate them? Anyway, I'm gonna rummage around and find something awesome and I'll have it up by noon today.
Next up, my current sewing projects. Vintage beach outfits for the kids! If any of you have been following me on Pinterest you may have noticed a couple of cute summer kids patterns in there. Check out the patterns and fabric...
Aren't these great? Felicity's fabric is a print from a fabric my Mom bought what I was her age, so its from the 80's. I'm reclaiming some purple linen blend that was going to be a paper bag skirt for me until I realized that would be a disaster. The blue Hawaiian fabric for Simon is a Japanese cotton I found on Etsy. The pattern is a size 8 but I'm hoping, based on past experience with vintage children's patterns, there will be HUGE amounts of ease.
Now, in case you are wondering why I might be making beach outfits, there's two reasons. I live near a lake and its less than three weeks until ISLAND VACATION! We're heading out to stay at a friend's beach house on Jekyll Island, just off the coast of Georgia. A little neat bit a trivia, the very first International Telephone Call was placed from Jekyll Island. Not remember the date at the moment, but it was early 20th century. As someone that works in Telecommunications, I think its very interesting.
Anywho. I'm starting on these this week and I'm going to do my very best to document working with these patterns. Its going to be my first attempt at shorts with pockets and cuffs. I'm trying not to be intimidated. Weird, huh?
So, those of you in the Northern Hemisphere*, what do ya'll have planned for summer?
*Ya know, the international nature of the internet is just kinda awesome.
Have fun during the summer. Looking forward to seeing the finished shorts.
ReplyDeleteI love the new layout and look forward to seeing the finished outfits.
ReplyDeleteIf it ever warms up here (the Pacific Northwest is known for its rain for a reason. Supposed to be 80-ish today, then 62 and rainy tomorrow) I think camping is in the plans this summer. I love those kids patterns you have pictured, so much potential there. Can't wait to see how they turn out.
ReplyDeleteOoo - your island vacation sounds fabulous! I think vacation sewing is the best, personally - I usually am planning photos at exotic locations while I'm working out the outfit!
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