It’s going to be a hot one this summer. Austinites tend to forget how hot it gets in the summer. Then we are all surprised when it’s 100 degrees in May. The other seasons are so mild that you might not believe they exist here. The porch has been taken over by mosquitos when there is no breeze making it unbearable outside. Taking the kids to the park is good until 10 am. The lake is scorching if you aren’t floating on a tube. So I’ve decided that this is going to be the Summer of Sewing. Kind of like the summer of love, but not so much.
First up, ruffles.
For some reason, when I sew I don’t start with beginner projects. A simple skirt would have suited her just fine, but that’s not how I roll. I like to make things complicated and give my seam ripper and sewing machine equal time. I don’t want the seam ripper to feel left out so he got plenty of action with this outfit. I made the skirt following this pattern found on the Grand Revival website.
I’d seen the idea for this style of top all over the place and I like the vintage feel it gives a plain white tank top. I found the white top at Old Navy and just made up the rest as I went along.
I’d love for you to join me in the Summer of Sewing. Grab yourself your beverage of choice, mine happens to be sparkling lemonade since margaritas are out of the question, and get to sewing. It only takes browsing the blogs for a few minutes to be completely and totally inspired.
*** Makena looks so cute.
