So, this year I asked Cassie what she would like for Christmas and she replied without hesitation, a long, white skirt.
Alrighty then!
I bought both fabrics at my local Spotlight; I considered buying Melbourne fabric like I did for the boys but reasoned that I could probably find nice enough white fabric at home. So fortunate then that I did! I was particularly thrilled with these finds. The overlayer is a sheer cotton muslin and the lining/underlayer is a cotton voile; both light and airy and quite beautifully soft. I really like how the layers of sheers and seams give a kind of “striped” effect to the outfit.
Honestly, Spotlight really can be such a hit or miss affair, so thank goodness for a hit. A very palpable hit! Random pop quiz; Can you name that quote…?
I used Butterick 3134; a very useful basic multi-gored skirt pattern and selected the six-gore option. I cut it longer and flared out the lower edge a little more, for a nice swish. I cut the lining/underlayer skirt using the spliced together pieces of Vogue 1247, lengthened, and put an invisible zip in the left side seam. All French seams throughout, including that zip seam.
Incidentally, I took a few pictures of doing the zip French seam in a sheer fabric, and can write a tut for anyone who is interested?
I had enough fabric leftover to cut out a little blouse/top for her also, so she has a complete ensemble. The little cropped blouse is a cut down version of NewLook 6483 with the sleeves lengthened.
Only the bodice of the top is lined and also French seams everywhere with only the armscye seams of the little top finished on the overlocker. I’ve found that I’m really enjoying finishing my seams using more traditional methods lately and resorting to using the overlocker less and less.
Phew! I have to confess I started making this outfit at the crack of dawn on Christmas Eve and finished it at about 6.30pm that evening. It was a frantic race to the finish! But it was worth it to see Cassie looking so lovely and summery and fresh and pretty in her outfit on Christmas Day.
Details:
Top; NewLook 6483 modified by cropping bodice and lengthening sleeves, white muslin and voile
Skirt; Butterick 3134, lengthened and lined with spliced-together Vogue 1247 lining, white muslin and voile
Sandals; 2 baia vista, from Zomp shoes
How beautiful. I envy your sewing skills and look to copy many of your ideas. Janie
Cassie looks absolutely gorgeous in this outfit – youthful and elegant all at once!
Oh gosh…ethereal! Really, so very pretty! The layers of muslin and voile really have a very big impact on the design. Seeing the pattern jackets, and seeing the completed skirt and top really is exciting! You've taken three basic patterns to a whole new level! Lovely!
How beautiful! I have a feeling your daughter would look lovely in anything, but this outfit is truly gorgeous and so feminine!
It's so dreamy and really modern at the same time. She looks amazing!
so beautiful! would love to know how to a french seam with an invisible zipper
That looks awesome, having just struggled with the french seam zipper problem, I would also love a tute.
Beautiful, she has inherited your style. Yes please for the zipper tut.
It is a very pretty outfit, and your daughter is so pretty as well.
She looks stunning. I actually have that gored skirt pattern (an op-shop find) – could not have imagined it could look so modern and fresh.
I love how contemporary the long sheer over short looks.
So chic and summery. Wish I could wear all white (even on my wedding day couldn't pull if off!). Lovely pattern combo too. And will be very grateful to see your frenched zip if you get the chance.
Seeing as no-one else has said it… Set-acular! It's gorgeous on her, so beautiful and summer-y. I love the opaque and sheer contrasts 🙂
The outfit is gorgeous and it looks beautiful on your daughter. Your daughter is a mini me of Carolyn!! I love reading your blog. You've got such wonderful ideas. By the way, the boys' shirts looked great as well.
Gorgeous!
There is something to be said for traditional seam finishing…
Brenda
it is a beautiful long skirt with transparency, which makes it looked like a short! A great present ! KISS
Beautiful.
Like mot5her, like daughter. beautiful.
So pretty! Everything is perfect! Happy New Year for you and your family! x
Gorgeous!!!
Beautiful! So fresh and summery!
very very nice!
You deserve an A+ for sewing such a perfect outfit in just one day! What a great gift.
What a string of winners you've just sewn, congratulations! And, yes please; a French seam invisible zipper tutorial would hit my buttons. So to speak. Happy New Year!
Simply beautiful! I love the sheer and solids contrast.
She looks lovely. (The quote is from Hamlet.)
So be it!
(and, thank you 🙂 )
Your daughter has such great style too! Though no surprise there… this is such a beautiful set!
Absolutely stunning! Like an angel on Christmas morning "down under". So much like her mother, she is!
thank you so much! 🙂
This is SO COOL! Lovely job. A tutorial on french seamed zips would be very informative! Such a pretty outfit!
Summer perfection! I love the sheer and opaque combo. And yes please to the tutorial- I've always wondered!
Side note: where is that quote from?!
Thanks Amanda!; and it is from Hamlet 🙂
Wow, just wow! Such a beautiful outfit, it fits Cassie perfectly.
Another wonderful project – congratulations (again)!
I'd love the tutorial, too…. your finishes are superb.
Beautiful set. Beautiful sewing.
Gorgeous outfit, so stylish.
such i gorgeous outfit, she looks lovely in it!
This is truly gorgeous. Cassie looks lovely in this outfit. Love how you visualized the outfit from different patterns. Would love a tut when you get the chance.
What an elegant outfit! I just love all white outfits in summer.
Very, very nice! Spotlight can be hit and miss for sure. Would love to see how you did the zip with french seams.
Very lovely!
So simple but equally lovely! You can't go past crisp white in summer. I must admit I avoid spotlight like the plague.