It's a flurry of sewing activity around these parts. I've commandeered the kitchen table. My brain has become a hive of haberdashery activity. I am in a constant state of couture planning and implementing.
This one calles me the 'House of Burns' (for couture, please press one). As explanantion, I blatently relocated her copy of
this fine book... and well it seems me likey alot in there. So I thought I'd test out the wrap skirt with a jolly old sheet I'd picked up at the local oppie. Here is me in my pensive pose, honed from my days as a swimsuit model for Sports Illustrated (
you can see me here)*
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I wasn't kidding about taking over the kitchen table. And the skirt ... I love it ... because 'House of Burns' says this season is the 'Summer of the jolly frock and skirt' ... oh, and yellow shoes (where do I get me some yellow shoes?) And here is the hat for the wee girl. I pulled out all the heavy weight fabric and asked her to choose. Whilst I wasn't backing this pink number (I'm not a real pink person)... the girl's eye clearly is a good one ... she choose to line the vintage pink extravaganza with a lilac drill. Ripper, no?
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The hat itself, it's very snug. She is nonetheless thrilled with it. It doesn't blow off in the wind, tick! Shall see how we go with the adult size hat - but this size is perfecto for the wee lads. As for
Sew La Tea Do ... I'm getting me a copy. One shouldn't push good friendships. Plus, she can
crochet hexagons ... and I'm still on the granny square...
*Tell me you didn't really click on that link?
8 comments:
Ha I waited till I got to the bottom to click the link! So passed when I realised it was only Elle!! Nice pics Gemma .... I see one of those cute chairs sneeking its way in.
Oh beautiful work! I love the skirt & the hat, gorgeous! I found me some pretty yellow ballet flats at the op shop..
Love the skirt and material. I'm loving me a bit of a frock and skirt. Lately it's all I wear.Is it Spring that makes me feel girly?
I've been doing a bit of sewing too which I haven't done for ages. But neccessity called and some vintage togs were the result.
I've seen your grade 10 deportment shots -you really could've body-doubled for the body. Hot! Keep the book for a while sista, I'm too obsessed with hexagons to enter the couture world just yet.
You made magic with that sheet, you know that don't you.
of course i clicked it :) hehe. is that book really that good?
There's no stopping you now! Love the skirt (and are very jealous that you can look that good after having twins!!)
I didn't click on that link, but I sure as heck am going to now. Tentatively. Er, not that you don't look glorious in a sheet skirt.
Nice work! I love the hat, I really need to be brave and make one for my daughter.
I saw some lovely yellow 'Saltwater sandals' the other day.
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