Monday 13 January 2014

Project run and play sew along, winter wonderland

Today project run & play starts its 8th season. I read along with the last season and it's really inspiring to see what the participating designers make with the same theme. So maybe I'll quietly sew along this year as a challenge to myself. First weeks theme is winter wonderland, and coincidentally we're throwing little rascal a winter wonderland party this week for his birthday. Perfect timing for a matching outfit!
Well, let's start with the inspiration for this theme. First of all, I love the winter season! As you can see we sure were treated with a lot of snow and ice over the last 5 years.








Now to capture this into a garment, I happened to have the perfect heavy knit in my stash. An icy blue woolly fabric. I decided to make another sleeveless hooded vest, just because I love layers in clothing, especially in winter. The seams of the vest are put on the outside and the edges are unfinished for an even warmer and more woolly look.



















The pants (small fry skinny jeans) are made as a test for titchy threads in a grey stretch denim with black topstitching.  I love these jeans! You can read the full blogpost about these jeans here.


And because it's raining outside, we created our own winterfun for the photoshoot.









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    1. Thx! En ik heb gelukkig nog heeeeel veel stof over :)

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  2. this vest is fantastic!!
    what pattern did you use??
    also LOVE the skinny jeans pattern- need to buy the newer version.
    great work this week!

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    1. Thanks jacq! I made the pattern for the vest myself. I got a lot of reactions on this vest already, so I'm planning a tutorial somewhere this January, stay tuned ;)

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  3. I love those!! I remember the skinny jeans from the tester group and I just adore them! So excited that you're going to make a tutorial for the vest too. That fabric really is perfect! :D

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    1. Thanks Karly! I'm really looking forward to see your PR&P entry tomorrow! I'll be cheering for you :)

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  4. Very cool! I love those pants!

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  5. I love that hoodie/vest! and the fabric is so great! I need to make one for my son...did I see mention of sharing a pattern:) Great job

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    1. Thanks marnae! Yes, I'm planning on making a tutorial for the vest this January, I hope I'll find the time ;) so stay tuned...

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  6. lovely! Did you use a pattern for the top? Your jeans are perfection too! I sewed up a bathrobe for this weeks challenge.. http://www.nap-timecreations.com/2014/01/kids-bathrobe-sewing-tutorial.html Emily@nap-timecreations.com

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    1. Thank you Emily, no I didn't use a pattern for the top, it's self drafted, but I'm planning on making a tutorial :)

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  7. The blue of the vest is the perfect wintery color pair with the silver-grey pants. Nicely done!

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  8. I am glad you decided to sew along. Your color scheme is perfect, and those pants are adorable!
    Great Job Momma!
    with love,
    -Jo

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