Project Run and Play- Week One
September 2, 2011 6:12 amI’m so excited to be a part of Project Run and Play, 2011. If you haven’t already gone over there, go over and see all the other amazing participants. We have Jen and Autie from iCandy Homemade, Jessica from Me Sew Crazy, Jessica from Happy Together, Nicole from Coles Corner and Creations, Liz and Elizabeth from Simple Simon and Co. and Leisel from Brown Paper Packages.
Whew! What a great group of creative women!
The first theme was a back to school outfit. Now, my kids wear uniforms so I had to use my imagination on this one. I kept two things in mind for this back to school outfit. 1. My kids are always mismatched- stripes on polkadots with all sorts of off colors and prints. It’s what I love about them. So I wanted this outfit to reflect that sort of childish combination. 2. I don’t know about you, but whne my kids start school, it’s still warm, actually probably our warmest months. So I didn’t want to make an outfit too fall weathered, I wanted it to be more transitional pieces. That being said, here’s how we do back to school.
The top has a pleated bodice and goes to a V in the back with several small pleats to create some movement towards the bottom. For the bodice top I made small pleats or you can use a pleater board. I baste them together then just proceed with your top as you want. I attached the bottom half of the top then the back and added straps. I’d have Bel wear this over a long sleeve shirt in the winter.
For the shorts, I did a brown linen in a sort of paige boy style with oversized pockets and tabs at the leg band. The pink buttons feminize it. We happen to love shorts and tights in the winter, maybe paired with some boots, so I knew the brown would transition great into the Fall and Winter months. For the shorts, I cut it from my only other pattern then the Sienna Dress, this Oliver + S one. I do all my own variations, but I love the basic shape of this short. Then to top it off, a frivolous headband.
(headband tutorial coming soon, and I’ve been informed the oliver + s pattern is out of print. I will do a post on how to make these shorts soon)
Don’t forget to accessorize with the perfect dotting of summer freckles.
I love it with the leopard flats. One more print thrown in the mix.
I hope you’ve all enjoyed my back to school look! I’m so thrilled to be a part of project run and play. Head on over to cast your vote for your favorite look. The other women did such great jobs!
Tags: back to school, children's clothing, DIY, girl's outfit, project run and play, shorts, top, tutorial
Posted in children's clothes, Original Designs, Uncategorized | 20 Comments »
By Alida@IMakeStuff on Sep 2, 2011 | Reply
I have to say that you have the best-dressed little girls ever! They are so chic. I love it because it’s playful but also sophisticated. I would totally wear that. You did an amazing job!
By Leah on Sep 2, 2011 | Reply
I love it! But you are a tease… I’ve loved that Oliver+S pattern for ages but it’s out of print everywhere. Then I saw your pictures, got all excited that you were going to tell me how to make a pattern for a similar style short, only to scroll down and find you were taunting m with the Puppet Show pattern after all.
By dana on Sep 2, 2011 | Reply
yours was my favorite
Love the detail on the side of the shorts. very cute alexis!
By Jessica at Me Sew Crazy on Sep 2, 2011 | Reply
Can I just tell you how much I love those page boy shorts! I fell in love with them the second I saw them! I just may have to make a pair myself – love, love, love them! Seriously. Have I told you how much I love them?
Great job!
By Rachel on Sep 2, 2011 | Reply
i really like the headband ~ i hope you’ll show us how to make one
By Emily on Sep 2, 2011 | Reply
I looooove this outfit. You got my vote!
By Jess on Sep 2, 2011 | Reply
I love it all!
It’s just beautiful
By Lori on Sep 2, 2011 | Reply
I love this outfit! I saw it on the Project Run and Play contest and I have to say it is really the only one that would be practical to wear to school. The details on the shorts make it look like such a grown up outfit, but it’s perfect for playing and learning at school. I might have to makeover some of my shorts with that cool double button detail and some big side pockets.
By alex on Sep 2, 2011 | Reply
So cute! Something else that’s related to your post is this video I saw on YouTube. You should see it! http://youtu.be/oD8ZiathS9s
By Jessica on Sep 2, 2011 | Reply
I love this outfit and hope you get lots of votes! It’s so adorable and wearable, too.
By Alexis on Sep 2, 2011 | Reply
So sweet, Dana. Thanks
By Alexis on Sep 2, 2011 | Reply
I didn’t know that! I will do a tutorial on them, then!
By Alexis on Sep 2, 2011 | Reply
Alida, I LOVED yours! The hat and shoes were amazing! How did you think of all those details?
By Alexis on Sep 2, 2011 | Reply
Thanks!! I actually tried an adult version once. But they didn’t look as cute on me
By Alexis on Sep 2, 2011 | Reply
Of course!
By elizabeth on Sep 3, 2011 | Reply
Your chevron tank is absolutely amazing! Love it…..you need to make those in adult sizes….they would be EVERYWHERE!!!!
By Jacinta @ modelmumma on Sep 3, 2011 | Reply
The fabric choice for the top is awesome. Playful but still quite mature … can’t stand all those tops with horrible graphics and logos and products. Love the whole outfit, hope you make it through to the next round.
By Jen on Sep 4, 2011 | Reply
Your chevron tank is so cute! I love the pleating detail in the front with the racer-ish back! The bubble shorts are adorable too…good luck with the next challenge!
By Mauri on Sep 5, 2011 | Reply
I Adore that top. The pleats are beautiful and the fabric is stunning. What a cute look!
By Lucinda on Sep 6, 2011 | Reply
This was my favorite outfit on Project Run and Play (I voted!:) So adorable! I too have not been able to find the Puppet Show Shorts pattern, and so am very excited about a tutorial on how to make them! Thinking of them in a fine wale corduroy with tights for the winter months:)