For those of you who are interested in the way I converted the dress to a vest, here's a fast and dirty recap. From the bodice:
- I omitted the button overlap from the back and added one to the front
- lengthened the bodice
- curved the bottom front hem
- flared the side seams slightly at the hemline.
- Lastly, I added a crochet pocket just because I love the hand made look of it.
I also made the Pierrot top by Made by Rae patterns to go with the vest. I modified it a bit, lengthening and narrowing the sleeves and adding an elastic casing at the cuff.
The little houses are from the Oliver + S blog.
I don't think I really need to offer much in the way of a pattern review since I think these patterns are so well known but they sew up quickly and predictably which is a plus. The fabrics for the vest were thrifted, the lining being from a flannel sheet. The top is a gingham from my stash (long ago purchased at Hancocks).
So far Kids Clothes Week has been productive for me but that's mainly because I began cutting everything out last weekend and the baby takes a good long nap in the midmorning. Thank you baby G for knowing how much I need my sewing time and honoring the nap schedule like I knew you would :).
The vest is adorable. And I love the house on the dress. such a cute outfit. Happy sewing.
ReplyDeleteThank you Judy! And thank you for following me over to this blog! I hope you are well, are you taking part in the KCW?
DeleteLove this little vest. It is so adorable with the dress. And of course I love the lamb lining. You are not going to believe this but I made a zipper pouch with almost the exact same houses!! I haven't put it on etsy yet because I just haven't had time but I can't wait for you to see how similar they are. Great minds think alike, sis!! You will have to post a picture of Baby G in the dress and vest. I would love to see it on her. Sending lots of love, Holly
ReplyDeleteThanks Holly! I'm gonna check out your etsy site and find that pouch! So funny! As soon as I can chase her down in it I will get some pics up, she is a moving target! Thanks for stopping by, love to you,E
DeleteI was at the KC Assistance League Thrift Store today, and I saw a vest almost identical in style to this one for sale-- it looked like it was handmade, it was adorable! It was marked as a size 5. I almost bought it, then I remembered I could make one myself....
ReplyDeleteRight! I might have to do a tutorial for it!
DeleteI love that crocheted pocket! Great idea.
ReplyDeleteThanks Brienne. I've also enjoyed your flashback tee hacks, will have to try some of those out!
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