Spring to me means layering and scarves. Crisp mornings and clear, sunny afternoons. Spring and autumn are my favourite seasons because the temperature is not too hot, not too cold, it's just right.
The idea for the patchwork scarf came from Onegirls blog and I thought it would be a fantastic way to use some of my scraps that I have been hoarding. Despite the expression on Milly's face she was really pleased with this. I let her pick some of the fabrics and she does love to have some control over which fabrics I use in her clothes.
The skirt is to replace a favourite of Milly's that is getting far too short but is just to precious to her to part with. (See version 1 here). The pattern is the Misty skirt from Ottobre 1/2008 and I am also sewing up a more summery version which I should be blogging about in the next few days. It has everything a little girl requires in a skirt - pretty colours and twirlyness. The original pattern calls for a zippered waist but I have replaced it with elastic so that it can grow with her. It is made from corduroy so it is softening up and getting better with age.
your scarf is so lovely! great fabrics and colours. and, of course, the skirt is beautiful, too : )
ReplyDeleteisn't that a brillant idea for leftover fabrics that you can't jet get rid of !
ReplyDeletethanks for sharring the idea, now to dust off the sewing machine !
Beautiful scarf! I love the fabrics, only wish I could be so nifty with a sewing machine! :)
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