Monday, July 12, 2010

...and now for something crafty

The pockets look mismatched in colour but it's actually the sun glare coming in from the side.

Sometimes it's seems like forever in between crafty posts..... this is, after all, supposed to be a Craft Blog!

I've been working on this project in dribs and drabs over the last week. It's another pinny for my cousin's little girl, Ava. It was supposed to be included when I sent the last one, which was a more summery version.
This is a wintery version which will be perfect over a long sleeved top and woollen tights.

It's made from my absolute favourite op shop find of all time - a vintage bedspread (which also features on my living room wall)

I even made the pockets from the matching fabric in the middle canvas on the wall!

After the little glitch with the armhole binding on the last pinny, I modified my method a little, and I'm much happier with the finish. It's nice and neat. I'm still not sold on the neck facings on this pattern, I think that they should be larger so that they sit more flatly against the dress. I think I'll re-draft that pattern piece for the next one.

For the final finishing touch, I added a little bit of vintage ric-rac at the end..... the print is so loud that it probably doesn't need much more bling!

I'm popping it in the post today so I hope she likes it.

21 comments:

melissa said...

Gorgeous pinny! Love the flower power fabric Im sure Ava will love it too!

Anonymous said...

Ohhh - lovely pinny, Cam. Sure she'll be delighted when that arrives in the post!

Iona Bruce said...

ava will look gorgeous wearing this :)
x

Chasing Purple Dreams said...

It fabulous, I am sure it will be a firm favourite! I’m so glad to hear you are getting back to the sewing machine. Take it easy.

Andi said...

you are such a cool relative!!!

Jennie said...

That fabric is amazing - looks brilliant on the wall and also as a dress! The ric rac really finishes it off nicely!xx

Sally said...

Very cool pinny! That print sure is fabulous.

Tas said...

That is just divine.

flossy-p said...

Love the little dress, AND the fabric on your wall. That's so cool!

bec said...

She could stand in your lounge room and look like a piece of art! heehee, so cute, and yes, i'd like one in my size!

Michelle said...

I don't know any little girl who wouldn't love that pinny! It's gorgeous!

Cath @ chunkychooky said...

so fabulous!!!

Cakelaw said...

I'm sure she'll love it - I think it's adorable, especially the ric rac braid.

Copper Patch said...

It looks lovely. The Ric Rac is the perfect finishing touch.
Ab
Ps. I would have come looking for you if you got lost. Literally, it's in my work area :o)

Ady said...

Love the pinny! Perfect colours for winter I think. And the wall hanging is awesome! How did you do that? Did you attach the fabric to a canvas? Looks so cool.

gemma @ loz and dinny said...

This is an absolute cracker! Total retro goodness!

Caroline said...

That's one fabadelic dress Cam! Can I ask what pattern you use? I was trying to find one lately.

sophie said...

It's fantastic! I actually went and bought some fabric today to make my Eva a new pinny - little girls look so great in them!

Melanie Gray Augustin said...

That is just adorable!

Kate said...

I love it!
It is so fun and playful and gorgeous. My girls would adore it. Well, the younger two would anyway. The big girl only wears black these days. Hope you have a great day Ms CP. X

Renae said...

So colourful and happy for Winter! I love it :)