Today's pattern is New Look 6117
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| Check out that variety store stamp on the pattern. |
The pictures are from our local fair in 1992, it was a sewing contest. I don't think we won for anything but the girls had a good time. Erin is wearing a romper I made for her, quilting cotton probably a Simplicity pattern.
Here is a side view and you can tell the shorts are big on her. I didn't know a lot about sizing back in those days, I just made it straight from the envelope. I do know she wore the outfit for 2 summers, so that was a good thing.
I do like doing these but honestly it makes me a bit sad thinking how time flies.
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... and here I am making clothes for my unborn girl! Lovely article
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Darling little outfits and I know you enjoyed sewing for your little girls. And big girls. And now grandson. Yes, it is a bit nostalgic looking back and wondering how the time passed so quickly without you noticing.
ReplyDeleteI love this! My mom made similar stuff for me and my sister (and my little brothers), and I love looking at the pictures. Wish I still had the garments, or even just the patterns. Your girls look totally precious!
ReplyDeleteHow darling! I'm so bad at commenting lately, but appreciate you sharing your sewing - it's inspirational to me! I know whta you mean, time goes too quickly with little ones. I keep asking them to slow down, but it falls on deaf ears. Always loved sailor-type clothing.
ReplyDeleteI love little sailor dresses and suits. They are classic. I wanted to sew stuff like this for my girls, but I couldn't find any patterns at the time. I even wrote to Leisle at Oliver+S! Now time has gotten away from me. Maybe if I am lucky enough to have grand kids in the future!
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Your girls are so pretty and the outfits are too. I know what you mean by time going by so quickly. My DGS is now 19 and I sometimes still think of him as a little boy who I used to sew for all the time.
ReplyDeleteThis is a good series so keep it up. Paige's outfit has both a vintage and classic look about it. This makes me think about two things: the many things my mom sewed for us when we were little girls, and the fact that I sew for my own girls now, and there will be a time in the future when, like you, I am looking back fondly on what I made for them.
ReplyDeleteAwe they are so cute!
ReplyDeleteI use to love this style for my daughter too :)
How sweet! I love these little outfits!
ReplyDeleteyes, far too fast!! They were so cute.
ReplyDeleteOh your girls are just too, too cute! Love that adorable little outfit! g
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I'm going to look to the past on Fridays and see what I find.
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