Kid's Clothes Week - my contribution.

So I decided to challenge myself and sign up for the July 2014 Kid's Clothing Week challenge.    As if life hasn't been busy enough -- LOL.  But I love to sew and thought it would be a good excuse to avoid all the other beckoning, mundane tasks on the endless to-do list!  Mama needs a little sewing therapy time too!  

Everything I sewed up is for my youngest Jenelle.  First thing I sewed up was the Oliver + S Seashore Sundress.   It's been on my to-do list well...since forever.   I used a stretch woven that been curing in my stash.  I sewed this up in a size 10 and used  bright pink solid for the facings and the side pocket.

 Here is a close-up of the pink fabric peeking out of the side pocket.  I adore the little pocket...so cute!

The next thing I made was the Citronille Apolline blouse. This is another pattern that I had sitting and hadn't sewn up.  Man, do I regret that!  I absolutely adore this blouse  -- it is perfect in every way!  The red shorts are the Kwik Sew 3498 yoga pants cut into shorts length.   Very comfy and easy to wear.

Here is a back view -- I didn't extend buttons all down the back like the pattern showed.  I used two green snaps that I had on the back yoke. I've had this fabric sitting in my stash for over 10 years.  I had bought it for my first daughter Kristy and haven't had the strength to sew it up. But I know Kristy would want me to use it and you know, it feels good to see it sewn up.  

  

Because I was so happy with the Citronille top I made another one!  Oh my...this top is probably my favorite!  I've been hoarding this blue dainty floral for years.  It's the perfect fabric for this vintage style of blouse.

This time I decided to follow the pattern precisely and have the buttons run fully down the back.  It really makes to the blouse feel even more old fashioned.

I then sewed up a pair of shorts to go with the blouse.  I used the Oliver + S picnic shorts pattern.  Size 10. The have an elastic waist back which I used button-hole elastic.

 These sewed up flawlessly...I mean aren't these the cutest shorts ever!!  Love the style and look...and they go perfectly with the blouse.

Here is the whole outfit on my precious!  

Oh how I love this girl of mine!

So even though I wished I could have sewn up more I'm thrilled with Jenelle's new Summer pieces to add to her wardrobe!

Thanks for stopping by my little sewing corner and until next time......happy sewing!