The season 8 of Project Run & Play has started today! I can't help but sew along each time. I love themed sewing and there are four in this season. This week is Winter Wonderland - a winter inspired look. It's a really great theme, especially since it is winter for us now. Unfortunately the beautiful snow we received last week has melted, but it is still plenty cold - my model kept hiding her hands in her shirt and shrugging her shoulders every time the wind blew, so these photos were taken super quick!
My look is made up of a few things that come to mind when I think of winter clothing - fur, blue/white, and layers. Let me break down this outfit:
Shirt - I started with redrafting the Bimaa Sweater pattern with a basic neckline and then omitted the cuffs at the waist and wrists. The shirt is made with stretch velvet and feels so wonderful. I couldn't pass it in the fabric store without petting it and ogling the pretty color.
Skirt - The skirt is a faux fur bubble mini skirt!!! I had some leftover fur from the vests I made and thought this would be really fun - it was really quite simple to make based off of her measurements. It's not as wide as a bubble skirt made with lighter fabrics because the fur is very bulky when gathered. I attached it to an elastic waistband. The lining is a chevron knit from Girl Charlee (you can see it in the first pic).
Accessories -
First up is the scarf - I took some scrap plaid and knit and sandwiched a fun metallic trim in between to make an infinity scarf. The trim reminded me of icicles! I think it looks best long like a necklace and the kids agree - they aren't big fans of scarfs looped close around their necks yet.
I layered it with a white pom-pom necklace that is tied in the back with a silver ribbon...like itty bitty snowballs :) Her head is topped with a snowflake clip I crocheted.
Finally, I took a silver sharpie to her leggings to make little pin dots. A fun way to customize boring tights! However, my arm is still covered in silver dots from making them - great conversation starter… ;)
I've been so inspired by these colors and materials that I'm pretty sure the rest of my sew along looks for this season will be coordinating like a collection. How crazy would it be if that was another requirement of the competition - joining four themes into a cohesive collection! Anyway, check out the competitors and sew along participators here!
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I love the velour and fur together! I can just imagine how cozy she feels in it. I just got on the Bimaa bandwagon and have the pattern printed and fabrics chosen. I love every version I see of that pattern!
ReplyDeleteThanks! you'll love the Bimma - sews up quick.
DeleteWhat a clever idea with all the accessories. She looks so happy and comfy. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThanks, the accessories were fun to add!
DeleteLove the outfit, especially the fur skirt! If I were cute and little I would wear it myself! :D
ReplyDeleteHa, I want to wear the skirt too, but I'm sure I'd look like a disaster in one :)
DeleteAdorable, love the fur skirt!
ReplyDeleteThanks! It was fun to make
DeleteThe skirt is super cute! Te outfit came together nicley.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I was so happy it all worked together.
DeleteSo creative! I love the different textures you used and the color combinations! And it looks like she loves it.
ReplyDeleteThanks - so many textures to pet, ha :) she thinks it's a little funny to have a fur skirt.
DeleteCute, cute, cute!!! I love the colors, textures, and creativity!
ReplyDeleteThanks, the colors and textures are some of my favs.
DeleteSo gorgeous!! You're off to a great start with PR&P, can't wait to see what else you make :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! so excited for next week's look (was supposed to be this weeks but I changed my mind).
DeleteI love this outfit!! The first picture especially is ADORABLE :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, I took the pics for once so they're a little blurrier than normal, but the kids make it work :)
DeleteThat fur skirt is awesome! Do you think we could pull one off as adults!?! And that velour top is great! I love the whole outfit Renee!
ReplyDeleteoh my, that skirt is adorable... I want a daughter just for sewing purposes ;o) Lovely!! I also linked up... a bathrobe ;o) http://www.nap-timecreations.com/2014/01/kids-bathrobe-sewing-tutorial.html
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun little outfit. Fur must be in, Scary used it too. She looks completely satisfied in her outfit!
ReplyDeleteGreat job!
with love,
-Jo
Yes, fur is in, and this won't be the last you see of it here!
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