I’m in pleat heaven
June 21, 2009 3:12 pmI just finished working on this outfit for Isabel. I love, love, love it and want one for myself. I used this super soft linen that I got from Harts. (note to self: kids don’t like linen. they hate it.)
I started by making a simple shift top…
Then I spent a long time making a lot of pleats.
Then I spent a long time making a lot of pleats.
This is how the top came out. The ruffles go all the way around the collar.
Here’s the skirt I made. I wanted the outfit to go together, but still be able to be worn separate and have as much impact on it’s own.
A closeup of the pleats.
The waistband. I even like the orange stitching on it.
Isn’t the color combination great?
Here’s how it looks together!
I think I’m mildly obsessed with pleats now. What I’m planning next is all white dresses for the girls with a slightly off white color for the pleats. So it will be a white on white dress, but with slight variations. I’m just working on the dress design right now. I can’t wait to make it!
I have a tutorial for women coming up inspired by this shirt from Anthropologie that I’ve been eyeing for months.
It’s turning out really cute so check back for it soon! I’m waiting one more day for the bubble dress vs. ruffle skirt tutorial votes then I’ll put together a tutorial for the winning one.
Tags: children, girls, linen, pleats
Posted in children's clothes, Original Designs | 7 Comments »
By Ashley on Jun 22, 2009 | Reply
Too cute. Ok..I have a question…how did you finish the pleat edges? Are you using a serger?
By Christine/OrigamiMommy on Jun 23, 2009 | Reply
This is absolutely darling! I just love your color sense. I haven't yet tried linen to sew clothing – I would like to, but per your recommendation I'll have to find something super soft.
By Disney on Jun 23, 2009 | Reply
You are so amazing!! Yours has become my favorite blog (even though I don't know you!), and I check it every day just in case you've added another amazing creation! Good job!
By Alexis on Jun 23, 2009 | Reply
Ashley- I use a serger to finish the edges then fold them over and stitch them. I did them differently on the ruffle dresses I did recently. You can check those out. Another way I did them is by taking a wider piece then folding it over, stitching it then turning it right side out so there aren't any visible seams. The inly problem with that is that, especially with linen, it gets too bulky. Let me know if you have any other questions!!
Christine- Thanks so much! I bought the nicest softest linen they had and the girls still hate it
Disney- That was so kind of you. That really made me feel so good, thank you!
By Julie on Jun 23, 2009 | Reply
I love it and I also can't wait to see the "Anthropology Top" tutorial!
Thanks for the inspiration!
By nicola on Jun 23, 2009 | Reply
SO SO SO cute!
nicola
http://whichname.blogspot.com
By dana on Jun 24, 2009 | Reply
those ruffles are PERFECT. I love them! Cute stuff.