My European Girl
August 14, 2009 9:39 pmI made this for my little Ava today. The skirt was made one of my dad’s old shirts. I love how it looks like a tweed, but it’s a flannel. I wanted big pop-out pockets. 
The are really in for adults right now, but I thought it would be so cute for kids, too. I lined them with an old shirt of Zach’s. 
I had gotten this fabric from Harts and I fell in love with the polka dots. This fabric reminds me a lot of the European lines, like Catamini. I didn’t know what I was going to do with it, but I finally figured it out.
I did the detail with the same old shirt of Zach’s.
I gathered the sleeves at top and added the alternating bias trim.
I also did a pleated detail at the 3/4 sleeve and added the trim there, too.
I also did a pleated detail at the 3/4 sleeve and added the trim there, too.
This is my favorite part. I love the detail of the fold over flap and these awesome snap buttons that I found.
And here she is in it!
With a lemon- zucchini cookie. (It was my bribe to get her to pose.)
Ava LOVES pockets. She has to have pockets in everything. So that’s what inspired me to do these for her.
Doesn’t she loo sweet in it?
I’m so happy with the way this came out. It’s so fun working on something ad then seeing where it takes you. I might work on a pattern for this one. I also think I”m going to do these pockets on a grown up version.
I also have the BEST women’s dress refashion coming up. So easy, interchangeable and you’ll LOVE it!
Tags: children, girls, men's shirt, skirt, top
Posted in children's clothes, Original Designs, refashions | 30 Comments »
By Anonymous on Aug 15, 2009 | Reply
That's too cute! She's adorable and it looks like she loves those big pockets. I'm with her, I've got to have pockets on my skirts.
Deanna
By sofias sketchbook on Aug 15, 2009 | Reply
oh sooooooooo cuteeeeee!!!!love it!!!!!
By Ateş Gülü on Aug 15, 2009 | Reply
She is so lovely and the things that you made also.
By Laura Gerencser on Aug 15, 2009 | Reply
Love this!! Those polka dots are adorable!! I'd wear 'em!!:) Pockets are awesome too!
Can't wait for the dress refashion!
By An on Aug 15, 2009 | Reply
This is gorgeous! I love, love, love the pockets and the polka dots.
By Veronica on Aug 15, 2009 | Reply
I love this! It's too cute just like your little girl. There's nothing wrong with a little bribe right?
By Ashley on Aug 15, 2009 | Reply
So precious! I LOVE the pockets. You should do a pattern for THIS outfit!!! I'd buy it!!!
By Georgine on Aug 15, 2009 | Reply
A pattern? Yes please!!!!! Just let me know and I will be the first in line. (I too, would pay for it.) You are terribly creative. Your little girl looks so charming. I may try the cookie for a photo bribe.
By Connie Harbor on Aug 15, 2009 | Reply
What a beautiful little girl…you are so lucky to have each other!
By luvinthemommyhood on Aug 15, 2009 | Reply
So beautiful your little girl is! I love this outfit! Can't wait to see the refashion
By Zura on Aug 15, 2009 | Reply
oh wow! gorgeous outfit and beautiful, beautiful little girl! your designs are so inspiring, i especially love the pockets!
By Happy Together on Aug 15, 2009 | Reply
so cute and I love how you have her on the suitcase
By Cora Anne Designs on Aug 15, 2009 | Reply
Love it! She looks like she belongs in a magazine it's so adorable!
By Anna on Aug 15, 2009 | Reply
A tutorial would be awesome! I can't wait to see the refashion as well. You are so creative.
By JacRan on Aug 15, 2009 | Reply
I definitely love this outfit. I want a skirt with big pockets like that! I second the motion of a tutorial.
By Anonymous on Aug 15, 2009 | Reply
Adorable!! Your little girl and the whole outfit.
By nifty thrifty on Aug 16, 2009 | Reply
OMG you are so clever – and you made this up in your head? And then made it into a real life outfit. I can only just about manage clothes with a pattern. In awe x
By Karin on Aug 16, 2009 | Reply
Cute outfit. She looks adorable in it!
By Abby on Aug 16, 2009 | Reply
soooo adorable!!! love it. can't wait for that dress tutorial!
By alexkeller on Aug 16, 2009 | Reply
she is so the cutest! and looks lovely in polka dots!
By The Sewing Dork on Aug 16, 2009 | Reply
Very very cute, and I love the unusual colors.
By Julie Bouésso on Aug 17, 2009 | Reply
I think this is my fav kiddie outfit yet!
Cheers, Julie
By erica on Aug 17, 2009 | Reply
Gorgeous!
By dana on Aug 17, 2009 | Reply
EVERYTHING is adorable. Loving it all!
By Twiddle Thumbs on Aug 19, 2009 | Reply
Such an adorable, fashion-forward outfit!
She is adorable1
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By Rae on Aug 19, 2009 | Reply
What a cute little pumpkin! Adorable outfit too…can't wait to see your dress refashion!
By Renee on Aug 21, 2009 | Reply
Beautiful little girl! your designs are so inspiring, uch an adorable, fashion…thanks for sharing…
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By Katie on Aug 22, 2009 | Reply
oh my gosh…this is the cutest ever! Love it!
By jaybird on Aug 26, 2009 | Reply
seriously adorable!!
By mommytruths on Dec 30, 2009 | Reply
I love the pockets- they remind of fashion I used to watch growing up watching I Love Lucy. I just know that there is at least one episode that has those exact pockets. Any tips on how to make the pockets? thanks!