Guess what? It’s time for a season of Project Run and Play!
Last time I was able to judge, but this time I’m a participant! It’s a fun competition where a bunch of us bloggers create children’s clothing according to a weekly theme. There is a winner, chosen by you guys {SO DON’T FORGET TO GO OVER AND VOTE PRETTY PLEASE} and a panel of judges, each week who gets to provide a tutorial on their project. You much go check out all of the fabulous creations! Here is my design, The Fall Transition Outfit:
When I found out the theme was back to school with a focus on fall, I knew I wanted to make a “layers” outfit. Here in Florida, the fall slowly comes. It starts by getting cooler in the early mornings and evenings but is still blazing hot midday. So, a jacket to provide warmth for the mornings and a tank top underneath to wear during the day was in order.
I wanted an Anthropologie look, mini style. The jacket is made of linen with a fun polka dot lining. It’s my favorite piece of the whole look.
I focused a lot on the details to get a more tailored look. Many times children’s clothing can be so frumpy and I wanted it more fitted.
The tank top is a simple one, made of a ribbed knit fabric. I added some random pieces on the neckline for texture. The pants are from some material I acquired a while ago. I made them with a paper bag waistband look and added a belt made with the same fabric as the inside of the jacket to bring it together.
The lovely princess was not in a modeling mood the day I took these, so I have a bunch of her in the middle of making silly faces. I decided to play with them in PSE a bit 😉
What a mess these little ones can be, huh? At least I got some pictures!
So now she has a fantastic little outfit to wear and it’s surprisingly comfortable despite it’s more mature look.
I can’t wait for it to cool down a bit and create more fall inspired looks for her!
Cole's Corner says
September 2, 2011 at 8:46 amit’s SO cute Jessica!
I love the polka dot lining, too!
nest full of eggs says
September 2, 2011 at 9:03 amthat linen jacket is amazing ~ please have a tutorial on how to make it 🙂
Jen @ My Own Road says
September 2, 2011 at 9:06 amFirst off, your daughter is such a little beauty! Second, I love what you came up with. The paperbag waist and belt on the pants is adorable, and I want an adult-size version of the jacket – so cute!
Jessica at Me Sew Crazy says
September 2, 2011 at 9:31 amI love your linen jacket – that is so cute! Such a comfortable, wearable, totally cute outfit! Wonderfully executed, with fantastic finishing touches! I would put both of my daughters in this outfit!! Love it!
Kristy says
September 2, 2011 at 10:17 amLove that jacket! Very nice work!
CrochetBlogger says
September 2, 2011 at 11:33 amThat jacket is amazingly beautiful. Love it!
Emily says
September 2, 2011 at 11:35 amLOVE the jacket- the details, the polka dot lining, and the shape.
Piepow says
September 2, 2011 at 12:55 pmWaw! You’ve got my vote! If you ever make a tutorial for the jacket, I will be sure to make it for my little one. I just love it!
Liz says
September 2, 2011 at 1:02 pmI voted for you! All were cute, but yours was the best mix of cuteness and wearablility.
Nikki says
September 2, 2011 at 1:03 pmYour outfit is so cute. You did a fantastic job on the jacket.
Lyann says
September 2, 2011 at 1:46 pmThat outfit is GORGEOUS! I hope you win. I would love to know how to make that jacket.
skirtastop says
September 2, 2011 at 4:30 pmi voted for you! loooove how it’s inspired by grown up clothes, but still playful and comfortable and you can mix and match each piece. perfect color palette, too. great job!
Seaweed and Raine says
September 2, 2011 at 4:37 pmI am in love with that jacket… you just need to up-size the pattern for me! 😉
BTW, I used to have pants like those in primary school!!!
Belladini says
September 2, 2011 at 7:01 pmThe Jacket is so amazing. You are so crazy talented and I love seeing what you do. Thanks!!!
Miggy says
September 2, 2011 at 8:02 pmFound you via Project Run and Play, via Design Mom (or Oh Happy Day)…anyway, this is my fav. outfit BY FAR. Amazing. And I would like one in my size please.
Dana says
September 2, 2011 at 10:25 pmI adore every element of this ensemble! You got my vote. 😉
I would appreciate a tutorial for the pants if you are in the mood! (my sewing skills are still too new to tackle the jacket just yet!)
nilu says
September 3, 2011 at 7:09 amI love this outfit–adult sizes please!! your daughter looks so stylish and comfie..I love that brown leather bag in one of the photos-who makes it and where can I get it?? thanks..
The Sewing Dork says
September 3, 2011 at 8:07 amI am in awe of that jacket design!
elizabeth says
September 3, 2011 at 9:07 amYour jacket is LINEN? That makes me love it even more…it really is soooooo cute!
Happy Together says
September 3, 2011 at 11:04 amWell, I’m so glad so many of you like the jacket as that is what my tutorial will be for! I’m even going to share the pattern I made for it. The purse in the pics is from TJ Maxx. I just got it. It’s my new diaper bag 🙂 As for the pants, they are just like normal pants, just with more material above the elastic to create that look.
Crystal says
September 3, 2011 at 11:23 amWOWZA!! Love the whole outfit!! The jacket is AWESOME!!!
Jenni says
September 3, 2011 at 2:01 pmyou are so talented!!!
Jill says
September 3, 2011 at 10:27 pmI LOVE this jacket… think I’d love one for me even! I voted for you!
Karen G. says
September 4, 2011 at 11:14 amAmazingly cute outfit! I can’t wait for the jacket tutorial–I love how fitted it is! Also, thanks so much for the info on where you got your purse–was going to ask that before I read all of the comments! So cute!
{jen} iCandyhandmade says
September 4, 2011 at 3:38 pmJessica,
The little jacket is adorable! Love all the details! Can’t wait to see what you do for this next challenge!
nikki says
September 5, 2011 at 11:34 amI LOVE this jacket. Love! pretty pretty please do a tutorial!
Mauri says
September 5, 2011 at 3:15 pmLoved your outfit, especially the jacket! Can you make me one in my size? 🙂
Jessica M. says
September 6, 2011 at 10:02 pmYou are so talented!!!! I am really impressed with the jacket… I wish you could give a class or something. I would love to know how you added the “pieces” to the tank and how you decide what you want to do.
Thanks for the inspiration!
mommyof2tuties says
September 7, 2011 at 8:06 pmOh my gosh she is so CUTE!! I love how her hair looks in these photos. Just a darling big sister.
Delia says
September 8, 2011 at 10:13 pmYou did such a great job and so did your model…even though she was unwilling that day. 🙂