It’s Kid’s Clothes Week, summer edition! The sewing is going well. The photo shoots are another story, however.
There has been a lot of her forced “I’m not really into this, Mom” smile, making it very clear what she thinks about me interrupting her morning with a photo shoot.
This KCW’s theme is “Kid Art”. Sticking to the theme is optional, and it’s open to any interpretation that tickles your fancy.
I was going in a million different directions contemplating how to incorporate the theme into my KCW projects. I finally decided to use fabrics that remind me of art and to try being a bit more creative (dare I say, artsy?) about using the fabrics in my chosen designs.
I selected these fabrics from Lotta Jansdotter’s Blooma fabric collection. They definitely make me think of kid art. The lines of varying widths, criss-crossing and headed in different directions, the spare but interesting design. Young modern art!
I used the Ruby Ruffle Dress sewing pattern by the Cottage Mama for this project. I love this pattern and have used it several times, including for Daisy’s birthday balloon dress and my new sewing machine initiation project. It’s a great pattern with excellent instructions.
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I used version C of the pattern, which is a simple A-line dress in a jumper style with button closures at the shoulders. The pattern envisions using a single fabric, so basically I just cut my pattern piece in half to allow for a “color-blocking” effect with the two fabrics. (PS: I sized up to 3T, so the fit is quite generous at this point, and I also shortened it. We will definitely be able to use this as a top paired with leggings or pants as she grows.)
Since the fabrics I selected were so linear, I decided a wavy divide between the fabrics would provide more visual interest than a straight cut across the chest. It definitely required slow and careful sewing along the curves to prevent puckering, but it was worth it. I am so happy with how it turned out!
I also chose different sized buttons for the shoulders, as a nod to the way children (or at least mine!) are not overly concerned with, or constrained by, symmetry in their artistic ventures. However I’m not sure the different proportions are all that obvious.
The buttons are both over-sized and neither fit in the buttonhole foot for my sewing machine. It was my first time making buttonholes without the “automatic” feature on my machine, and it wasn’t all that difficult. I’m awarding myself bonus points for learning a new sewing skill!
Okay, I’ve got to get rolling on my next KCW project..
