KCWC: Day 7

Jane got a Tova of her own, but she didn't want a dress so I made her the top. Just like with Kate's, I sewed the bottom half of the placket closed. When she tried it on before I hemmed it, she thought it was too long so I cut 4.5" off the bottom. Once I had it hemmed up, I thought it might have been better a smidge longer. But, hey, Jane likes it and it fits so it's a win in my book.

I had a TON of fun sewing for my girls this past week. Thanks, Meg, for hosting a great challenge! I look forward to the next one...I've already got some ideas!

Comments

[Marcy]

I ADORE this one! I love the fabric!

[beth lehman]

it's beautiful. great fit!

[Melissa]

I'm so into the sewing you did for the girls this week. I've made the tova a few times for friends and I'm so glad you went ahead with it-- I've also bound the neck in bias tape instead of doing the stand collar, which turns put pretty cute.
The girls look fantastic. Good job, mama.

[Stef]

What an awesome top and a lucky girl. I wish I had the talent for sewing clothes, I'll just stick to my patchworking for now.

[ko. s]

Oooooo I love this! Great job. You are inspiring me to dabble in clothing :)

[Suzanne]

I bet that 4.5 inches gets reworked into a camera strap. :-)

Congrats on such a productive week.

[meg]

no need to wait for fall :) the tovas are fantastic. Would it be okay if I linked to the conversation in your comments about sewing for older girls? It's such a good resource.

[Erin]

of course - link away! i plan on delving into the topic some more myself. i think it will require extensive research, don't you?

[mary ellen peterson]

you did a great job on your marathon sewing, and the fabrics rock. love the tova pattern! tweens/teens can be tricky, may be easier to use a 14 and go bigger. enjoy the Derby Week festivities. :>)

[Oh, the possibilities!]

Wow you are so inspiring. Love the fabrics. Your girls look extra beautifaul in their clothes made by mama.

[Rachel at Stitched in Color]

You made so many lovely things for your girls last week. It's so fun to see! I like the way the placket looks sewn clothed rather than buttoned.

Also, I followed the bias facing tutorial you sent me and it worked wonderfully. Thanks again!

[Erin]

I'm glad the tutorial was helpful!

[Mary Lou]

Very nice! Love the fabrics. Girls too...

[Chelsea Slaven-Davis]

What a productive week! I love this as a shirt. +Chelsea

[wendy]

This is just beautiful! I love the fabric