Monday, September 6, 2010

No Pattern Outfit!!

Okay...while there are many, many bloggers out there that are quite adept at creating their own patterns, this is new territory for me. I am soo super excited about how this outfit turned out! I created a two layer top and ruffle pants without a pattern!!



Two Tier Halter & Ruffle Pants



First, I have to say that the fabric for the top was from my mom's stash (I am not even sure it classifies as a stash anymore since it takes up an entire room) and I was not overly fond of the material. I had the idea for the top in my head for a while and decided this would be good practice material. I also just happened to have the magenta fabric on hand from a plan never executed several years ago. I am actually pretty happy with the end result...even with the less than desirable (or so I thought) fabric choices.




Back of outfit


Quite a while back, I had saw this post from The Sewing Dork for a tie back halter she created. I decided to go in a different direction with my halter (if you can call it that), but I really like the loops that were used at the back of her halter to tie the top on. I have seen other ideas where button holes are used in the middle of the back of the top/halter...but I like the idea of the straps each having their own home! :) You probably are not able to see this on my "model" but I like to criss-cross the straps before looping.




Strap Loops


I created my pattern for the bodice by using a tank top that I knew had a generous fit on my daughter and then folded the shoulders down and the tummy up. I basically traced what was left. I added some interfacing to the bodice and also added the loops and straps (the straps are really too long...but I will tweak that when I make another). Once done, I added a couple of layers of ruffles. The top ended up being long enough that my daughter has worn this once as a dress. It will also be nice as the weather gets cooler to pair it with the ruffle pants.



Two Tiered Top

Back of Two Tiered Top


For the pants, I again took a pair of pants that fit my daughter and traced the pants and then added a ruffle at the bottom. The pants are a bit snug around the bum for my daughter...so there is some tweaking for the next pair I make. For me, making pants without a pattern was daunting for me in concept...but they were SUPER easy to make. My daughter is a shortie (she comes from a long line of them) and so pants are always a struggle for the right length. I am excited that we have more options now!!




Ruffle Pants


Obviously, neither of these "designs" are my original ideas...I have used pieces here and there of what I have seen others make and created how I wanted to put it together. I have thought about putting together a tutorial for my version of these "patterns"...but we will have to see!


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7 comments:

  1. Totally adorable and so creative! I'm happy to be your newest follower of your delightful blog and I'd love to have you as a friend at Frou Frou Decor! I'd also like to invite you to link up at my weekly Fabulous Friday Finds party! Hope to see you there!
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  2. Good for you! I think it turned out great, and practice just makes you ready to try the next step. My sewing advice is always to jump in and do it. Happy Friday!

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  3. I am just dropping by Tatertots and Jello and just wanted to tell you the whole outfit turned out really cute! I love the bow in back. I have a little girl as well that I'd love to make one of these for.

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  4. I'm over from Tatertots and Jello. I do the same thing making clothes from no pattern. I love the way yours turned out and I hate trying to make button holes, so the loops are the perfect solution. Thanks for sharing!

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  5. This is so, soo CUTE! I love those little flared pants. She is so pretty and kinda psychadelic! :)

    I found this through Tatertots and Jello. If you have a free moment, I'd love you to post this on Not "Baaad" Sundays with LambAround.

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  6. Very Cute! You will be searing off patterns in no time!
    Thanks for linking up With Making It With Allie!
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