What Mikaela's Wearing | All Mint Everything!
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This time of year, I tend to grow weary of sewing summer clothes. The magazines with all of the "pre-fall" fashion are starting to pour in and I'm longing to sew wools, tweeds, darker colors and rich jewel tones -- for myself. And that was the opening that Mikaela was obviously waiting on, so that she could finally get me to sew non-formal clothes for her!
We decided to revisit McCall's 6756 again. This is such a great pattern that fits her so well, I knew I'd be making this one over and over.
For this version, we went with lace. This aqua blue (or mint) lace from Mood Fabrics.com fit the bill perfectly.
I eliminated the pockets this time. And I underlined them with poly lining fabric leftover from her homecoming dress. And to add interest to the hemline, I cut around the lace motif to create a scalloped edge.
Wearing: Top: Forever 21 (similar to this one); shorts: McCall's 6756; shoes: Target.
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47 comments
Beautiful as always.
ReplyDeleteThanks Angelina!
DeleteHow cute is she?!! Love this outfit ~ wish I could rock little shorts lol
ReplyDeleteI want to go back in time 20 years and wear this outfit. LOVE. IT.
ReplyDeleteMe too Cidell, LOL! Thanks!
DeleteWe all could just wear it now. . . but errrr uuuuuhh, LOL!
DeleteShe looks so cute! I'll just enjoy her look! LOL!
LOL! Thanks Carol!
DeleteLove it! I really like how you made it have the scalloped hemline. What a cool idea!
ReplyDeleteThanks Amanda!
DeleteGreat shorts! I want some! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Jenny!
DeleteIf I were younger and not so thick of thighs I would sooo wear those shorts! So cute!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tonia!
DeleteShe looks lovely. The shorts are very pretty.
ReplyDeleteThanks DKs Wife!
DeleteErica,
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is the apple doesn't fall far from the tree! Mom + daughter = gorgeous x 2
Thanks SheriNJ!
DeleteShe looks fantastic, great job.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lori!
DeleteThat scalloped edge is a marvelous touch -- gorgeous shorts (and outfit).
ReplyDeleteThanks Peter!
DeleteShe's a stunner just like her mom! Gorgeous outfit!
ReplyDeleteThanks Noriecreates!
DeleteShe looks great! Mint is definitely a flattering colour on her, and she has the legs for those lace shorts too. So cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks Karin!
DeleteI absolutely love the shorts. The scalloped edge is F.A.B.U.L.O.U.S
ReplyDeleteThanks Sassy T!
DeleteWow! Fabulous outfit. And she looks fabulous in it. She is her mother's daughter for sure. Tons of style!
ReplyDeleteThanks Cissie!
DeleteBeautiful outfit on a beautiful girl. The shorts are gorgeous. You are such a talented seamstress! Love your blog and so look forward to the fashions you sew!
ReplyDeleteThanks Elizabeth!
DeleteWow Erica, she's growing into a beautiful young woman! Love the shorts they are perfect and look awesome on her!
ReplyDeleteCarolyn, I see her everyday and it's unbelievable! Thanks!
DeleteThe lace edge definitely ups the wow factor.
ReplyDeleteThanks FlyingPurpleHippos!
DeleteI love those shorts! I love the color. I love the lace, I love the hem, or lack of hem. I am in AWE of your creativity!
ReplyDeleteThanks sewmuch2learn!
DeleteErica, I tune in to see your takes on standard patterns, and you never disappoint! Great interpretation, fabulous detail for the edge. So pretty, so age appropriate. Your daughter is lovely and wears this outfit and color so well!
ReplyDeleteThanks Charl!
DeleteSo cute and such a sweet outfit. She has probably broken a few hearts already without knowing it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Meli88a!
DeleteThe shorts are beautiful! Mint is so on trend right now. Nice work Erica!
ReplyDeleteThanks SewCool21!
DeletePretty shorts, they look great on her! I want to show my niece her pictures, she would love these, color and the scalloped hem.
ReplyDeleteThanks Levone!
DeleteWow, adorable outfit. Your daughter looks fabulous. The shorts show off her pretty legs perfectly.
ReplyDeleteThanks senaSews!
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