Swingset skirts.

Did you see?  Oliver and S just released the swingset skirt in a giant size range, and better yet, all in the same file.  Previously it only went to a 5, now it goes to a 14!  Seriously a 14!   I am super excited about that especially as Abby is nearing size 10/12 in them.  While I am firmly a #teampaper kind of girl, I knew there wouldn't be too many pages to tape together as I have the smallest sizes in paper.  

I started with one for the twins, and since it's still so unbelievably hot here I styled it for summer. This is a size 4.

As soon as George saw it, she claimed it as her own.  Then, she said 'mommy, can we puhweese take a picsha so I kin wear it?'.  She knows the rule, can't wear it until it's officially photographed, haha!

I took a chance and showed it to Abby, I was so happy to see when Liesl introduced the pattern she included it on older girls, that's what sold it to her.  I still wasn't convinced she'd actually wear it, though, so I made it out of my go-to cheap fabric.  My magical hardware/fabric shop has this poly gingham that is so cheap and doesn't wrinkle, it's fabulous.  I used the rest of this awesome pre-made bias tape I have been slowly working my way through.  I nearly went neon pink, but I am glad I went with this.

She likes her skirts at least to her knees, so I went with the size 10 and used 14 for the length.  She LOVES it.  Put it on immediately and plans to wear it tomorrow to school, that's the highest form of praise from her.

I also made her a School Bus Tee size 12 with length.  I went with elbow length sleeves and added a cuff.

Swingset set.

It feels like forever since I have sewn, or at least had a finished product to show- HA!  Oh my WIP pile is embarassingly large, but instead of finishing one of those needed items (like pjs for the twins) I decided that I just *had* to make a Swingset tunic + skirt.  So I did.  But then I couldn't get a decent modeled shot because it is sooo windy and cold outside (it dropped 25 degrees from the weekend!) and I tried to take photos in the twins' bedroom because it has the best light after nap time. 

 

 

 

Well, the best light if you aren't standing on the toybox with the window behind you... So this is the best shot of the front of the outfit.

There were lots of distractions. 

I made size 18 month top with an inch or two of extra length (just winged it so I am not sure) since Georgie will be wearing it later in the season.  The skirt is size 12 month with no mods, though I think I could either go with 18 month next time or add some length.  It was fine around the waist but will be too short before long. 

Since I couldn't get a good shot of the skirt, here it is on the wall!  I used the strawberry print for the drawstring and just a cream muslin for the lining.  I really want to make a chambray skirt, consider it added to the list.

And finally, smiles from Georgia.  She reaaaally wanted her picture taken and I was more than willing to oblige.  She sat so nice and still, said "chis" and even smiled!