Added bonus: she now has a jacket to wear all winter long to boot. Score!
Project Details
Pattern: Jacket from Ottobre 1/2006
Fabric: 100% wool from Tessuti Fabrics
Notions: Two recycled buttons from stash
I have wanted to make this project for eeeeevvvvvveeeer, but somehow never got around to it. There were always more important things to make, like jeans for Grumbles, or dresses for the school fete, or another Vogue 8184... ahem. But then inspiration struck, and we have a winner (which is good, because my sewing mojo totally felt like it had gone awol. It was pretty easy to put together - a nice Sunday afternoon job - and the hardest part was maintaining concentration whilst I hand-scalloped the edging. Still, it's a nice touch and what's a bit of RSI when your favourite gal needs a costume?
And Grumbles verdict? "It's really nice and beautiful and I really love it and it looks pretty and that's it full stop!"
Well! No higher praise indeed!
love, love, LOVE!
ReplyDeleteGrumbles looks really gorgeous in this - and such a nice red. Exactly how did you scallop the edges? Is that a pattern I see running along the scallops?
ReplyDeleteHi Cherri, I used a scallop stitch all around the hood/jacket edges and sleeve edges, and then carefully cut the scallop shapes out around it. Pretty nifty, hey?
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! she looks just like a fairy tale. Nice work! Those are some seriously sweet photos too, perfect background.
ReplyDeleteOh wow. That is a great coat! I want to make one in Michelle-size!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous coat - and the scalloping is a beautiful touch. Such patience! I've been subscribing to ottobre for about 18 months now, and seeing this I wish it had been longer. Now to talk my sons into sensible bookweek characters...
ReplyDeleteThe red riding hood costume looks beautiful and perfect to wear during winter too. Red seems to suit your little girl too. The scalloped edging is very pretty.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Watch out for the wolf though :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT! Great job mom!
ReplyDeleteso lovely! that edge finishing is so sweet...how about a tutorial pleeeease?
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You said it - so darn cute! And the scalloped edge was worth the pain!
ReplyDeleteThat is simply gorgeous - well done.
ReplyDeleteSo take THAT, stinkin' Disney Princess outfits! Oh, indeed.
ReplyDeleteI love the red jacket. She looks completely adorable. A beautiful little red robin hood in the flesh.
ReplyDeleteGood job!
Wow! I have no idea I will get to see a real life little red riding hood. The red jacket looks so cute on her.
ReplyDeleteThat is so beautiful! I just received my first Ottobre issue last week. Thanks for the inspiring photos!
ReplyDeleteThat is adorable! It looks really simple to put together, but the color just makes it outstanding! :D
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