a tiger & floral tee plus a yellow skirt

tiger & floral tee plus a yellow skirt \\ craftiness is not optional

I’ve been beefing up Sadie’s wardrobe for first grade-just filling in some gaps and sewing up some basics.

We went back to school shopping the other day and I felt SO guilty buying some of her clothes. weird right?

I guess I felt like I should make EVERYTHING they wear since I sew.

But really, clothing 3 girls…doesn’t that make you want to pass out? anyways, I literally had to talk myself into being ok with buying some things.

Like outerwear. Not my favorite thing to make.

So I buy jackets/sweaters/coats, most of the time.

pants too. Not a huge fan unless they are simple.

I love making leggings though!

Anyways I’m getting off track.

I do love making tops, skirts, dresses, and the aforementioned leggings.

tiger & floral tee plus a yellow skirt \\ craftiness is not optional

The moment I saw Melissa’s ADORABLE skirt tutorial, I knew I had to make one ASAP.

I decided on this buttery yellow chambray that I got at Modern Domestic in May while I was visiting Kristin.

It’s delicious. the tutorial was perfect-it was a quick sew and came together smoothly!

I managed to find perfectly matching buttons in my stash too-woop woop!

I did have to shorten the skirt by 1/2″ in the end, but I made a size 5T according to the chart she provided and other than that it was great!

tiger & floral tee plus a yellow skirt \\ craftiness is not optional

I decided to whip up a few shirts that could coordinate with it. The Bateau top patternย  is one of my faves-I’ve made a bunch!

I used this super soft floral jersey and added a little button tab on the elbow length sleeves.

tiger & floral tee plus a yellow skirt \\ craftiness is not optional

I love how the little coral button brings out the coral bits in the floral pattern!

I knew my ridic button stash would provide something that matched!

tiger & floral tee plus a yellow skirt \\ craftiness is not optional

Sadie absolutely adores this shirt!

I’m guessing for the softness, and she also said it smelled good.

We use fragrance free detergent so I guess my perfume got on it while sewing? lol

tiger & floral tee plus a yellow skirt \\ craftiness is not optional

tiger & floral tee plus a yellow skirt \\ craftiness is not optional

tiger & floral tee plus a yellow skirt \\ craftiness is not optional

for the second top I went a little WILD!

I’ve had some of these amazing tigers (from this shop-don’t see them anymore darn)ย  in my stash, waiting for the perfect project!

tiger & floral tee plus a yellow skirt \\ craftiness is not optional

whipped up another Bateau top, and added a little lace bow on the shoulder for a fun feminine touch!

she loves the tigers, either way.

Charlotte wants one now, too.

tiger & floral tee plus a yellow skirt \\ craftiness is not optional

Comments

  1. oh my! this tiger print is amazing and I love the addition of the bow, so so cute! great skirt too!

  2. She is going to be one stylish first grader! LOVE the yellow, and the buttons on the sleeve are such a nice touch. Luckily, my kid wears a uniform, no back to school shopping guilt here. ๐Ÿ™‚

  3. Oh man, that tiger tee is awesome! My son would love that print. ๐Ÿ™‚

  4. Both tops and the skirt are fantastic, and I never would have considered buying that tiger print, but now I want some! I’ve got that same skirt bookmarked to make Ella, and I have some Essex Linen and chambray that would be perfect for it! Thanks for the inspiration!

  5. Christine Danneels says

    LOVE it, beautifull

  6. The tiiiiiigas! I love them so much. The skirt is adorable too. It all is. I also get clothes buying guilt every time….so weird.

  7. Oh, these outfits are the cutest! Love love love them!

  8. love both tops! and the skirt is adorable – love the color:) Yay for finding the perfect button!

  9. darlene macdonald says

    Makes me wish I were little again. Great job! You’re not supposed to feel guilty for buying the clothes MOM it’s okay. Just don’t forget the chocolate! LOL

  10. Your daughter is so beautiful! All of these little pieces are so perfect for 1st grade. She’ll be the best dressed in her class.

  11. I love that first outfit! The tabs on the sleeves and those coral buttons are darling!

  12. yep yep. i totally get clothes buying guilt too. more with E than with the boys for some reason. i actually love making outerwear! i’d rather buy leggings and t-shirts than sew them, though. the basics that you needs lots of…i’m more okay with buying that stuff.

    love these basics you made sadie! so cute. i love how proud of her missing tooth she is. ๐Ÿ™‚

  13. Love this! Thanks for sharing the skirt pattern too.

  14. That skirt is just the most adorable thing! I want one for me!

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