Summer sewing

Well the girls and I are off on a little adventure today. No doubt there'll be some serious peace and quiet for Daddy.

 Here's a little of what I've been up to lately - some summer sewing for my big girls. Thanks to Corrie at Retromummy I've been able to make up her sun dress pattern that appeared in Notebook recently. You can still get the pattern on line and it is sooooo easy!

The girls both asked for a swing top first, and they've worn these with a white top underneath and jeans and they look so sweet.

Soon they'll be wearing them on their own with denim shorts - very cute.

The purple floral was material from my Nanna's stash. She made mum a long sleeved 'blouse' back in the 80s with it. Round, self frilled collar and little mother of pearl buttons. You can't quite see the material of the ties - a patchwork style floral/gingham from Spotlight - but it complements the floral so well.

Sarah then wanted a dress in the same pattern. She chose the green trim for the ties. The girls love being able to contribute their own ideas to our sewing. Wearing something they were involved in gives them such a buzz.

Well, there's one more load to hang out and some packing of the car to be done. Have a lovely weekend. Here's hoping it will be a good one for you all.

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