Simple Summer.

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So Project Run and Play runs a Flikr group sew-along that coincides with the actual sewing competition.  I decided since I didn't get picked (for my New Newsie outfit) during the open auditions, that I would sew along for fun.

Well, for fun, and also to see if I could really keep up the creative pace and have the chops to do it for real, maybe next season.  A girl can dream!

The first challenge was a remake of the circle skirt, which I entered as the Woodland Fairy Skirt.   I didn't win, but I learned a lot during the process, and I really enjoyed doing it!  Plus I got to make a pair of skirts for my nieces. I also made the Ballet Skirt with the circle skirt pattern.

The next challenge, the one for this week, is sportswear.  So I set out to work on my entry for the Project Run and Play Flikr group sew along. Wow, that's a mouth full.

It is a pretty vague challenge, in the end.  I decided that I really wanted to make boys clothing a priority, and for a couple reasons.  First, and foremost, it is easiest for me to get access to my boys for fittings and photos.  Secondly, there's a huge hole in design for little boys.  Everything can tend towards uninspired.  So I'm working to change that on my own.

I wanted to make something light and summery, something my boys would wear, and something my boys would actually like.  I wanted to make an outfit that would outlast our desert heat this summer, would dry quickly, and also reflect the personality of Mr. A, my oldest son.  I asked what he wanted to use to make a shirt, and he said "plant fabric". Well, alright then, I like when we're on the same page.  I was pretty happy when my oldest agreed with my on my fabric selection for this one.  May I present to you, the:

The Simple Summer Outfit - 

Every preschoolers dream summer outfit. Unless they prefer to be naked...but you can't really sew for that. And so here we are.  :)

Made with these two pieces -

The Simple Summer Tunic

And -

The Simple Seersucker Pants

Keep watching the blog - I'll be putting details up soon!