Blogtoberfest 23 best laid plans...

 Spring sewing plans... This pattern...

In this fabric.....

And this pattern in this fabric....

So that's the plan.....we will see if my best laid sewing plans eventuate or go awry!

posted by Julianne Sister outlaws

New clothes, old pattern

This old pattern was irresistible. The name written on the battered cover is partly torn off, but I can make out the word "Leongatha" so I'm guessing it came from Grandma, to my Mum and now me.

Perfect size for my little girl Pep, so I gave it a whirl.

The fabric is a stretch cotton from Rathdown Remnants.

The collar and cuffs were a challenge. I made the tie bow but Pep didn't want it. I think it made her a bit claustrophobic.



Looks like Pep has got into the mood and adopted the illustration's wistful-sad-1960's-child-model-look.

But at least she doesn't look evil like the middle child in the illustration. Whoa! Creepy!I dare you to click on the picture and have a close up look!! The child looks as if she's about to murder her mother!

For anyone interested it's McCalls pattern 7947

And Wanda didn't miss out. She got a Jessie skirt from cowprint corduroy - which unfortunately turned pink in the wash and now she refuses to wear it...I'll be whipping up another one I guess!

posted by Julianne sister outlaw