Monday and most of my sewing time today I worked on the Sandpiper Capri and Top pattern from Clever Charlotte. My sweet mom bought me this pattern and all of the fabric when she stopped by Birch (fabricworm) in Paso Robles a few months ago. I have been waiting for the weather to heat up so that Sophie wouldn't grow out of it before she had a chance to wear it.
The entire outfit is reversible which is always fun. I think tracing and cutting the pattern took more time than anything else. The instructions were very well written and easy to follow. I took Sophie's measurements at the beginning of the week so that I would be able to sew even if she was asleep or playing outside. For some reason I usually skip this step and just guesstimate which size would be best for her.
I'm so glad I checked her measurements with those on the pattern! I ended up making this outfit in a 2T for the top and bottom.On the top I added a little length to the 2T and next go round I might add even more.
The pants fit well, any larger would have swallowed her up. The pants have an unusual construction, no side seams and several ties. Sophie calls them her "silly" pants and then does a crazy dance. I think they are pretty darn adorable!
My mom picked out some really great fabric! The fabric for the top is Sandi Henderson, Meadowsweet and I'm not sure about the capri pants fabric but I really love the feel of the linen-y tan fabric.
Fabulous! You are truly amazing Tara!
ReplyDeleteLove the entire outfit but especially the pants!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous outfit!!! I especially like the top... style and fabric!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's so pretty and summery! And, of course, your model is really top-notch. ;-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great pattern, I especially love the design of those pants. You did such an awesome job!
ReplyDeleteThe outfit is fabulous!!
ReplyDeletereversible pants are something you don't see everyday, that's awesome !
ReplyDeleteI just finished my first project from a clever charlotte pattern :O)
i love those pants! Great outfit :)
ReplyDeleteWow! I am in love with this outfit! And it is reversible too! That Charlotte really is clever and so are you for picking such cute fabric!
ReplyDeleteoh, very good!
ReplyDeleteI really like the pants! I'm beginner sewing.
Is it your pattern?
How neat! A completely reversible ensemble! I love those pants, I've never seen anything like them before. There's always a shortage of great sewing projects at my Make it Great party over at Etcetorize (http://etcetorize.blogspot.ca/2012/04/make-it-great-monday_29.html). I'd love for you to join if you're looking for another place to share. Hope to see you there~
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