Thursday, September 20, 2012

Project Run and Play Fashion Icon Week

I have loved sewing along with Project Run and Play.  There is just no way I would be sewing this much if it weren't for these little challenges.  Much to the dismay of my husband, I am officially addicted to sewing.  ; )  

This week's challenge was to create a look inspired by a fashion icon.
                                               
I chose Katharine Hepburn as my fashion icon because she represents a strong, powerful woman who isn't afraid to take risks (she wore pants when women just didn't wear pants). 




I had some polka dot chiffon in my fabric bin and decided to go with that.  I knew I didn't want to do an exact replica of Katharine's looks because I wanted to put my own spin on it. 

Katharine was known to have a more tom-boy flavored wardrobe (which I love!), because of that I opted to add the black yolk on the dress.  High necklines were very popular in the 40's so I wanted to make a mandarin collar with polka dot ruffles peeking out.  I would love to do a tutorial on adding the yoke and the mandarin collar but I just kind of made it up as I went.  Honestly, I consider myself lucky that it worked out.. haha! Maybe next time I'll document my steps, for the sake of anyone interested as well as my own. ; )

I made the black coat from some boucle-looking fabric I found at the Walmart dollar-a-yard section years ago (man I miss that!).  The coat is fully lined!!! Woot, woot!

This is my first time drafting a coat;  I'll be making lots more coats in the future. 



Enough with the jibber jabber, here are way too many shots of the Little Lady. ; )















Spying on the neighbors.. oops!






A little bribery goes a long way. : )


Here's the get up without the Little One..





Loves,
Amber

9 comments:

  1. Wow this is so beautifully made! That coat is gorgeous.

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  2. I love this! Just gorgeous! And I think it's great that you put your own spin on it, too! Well done.

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  3. Holy smokes! I am impressed! You are quite creative my dear.

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  4. I see someone else couldn't resist sewing along ;-) I love the outfit and the inspiration.

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  5. so, so cute...the clothes and your daughter! Great job!! It makes me want to head to my sewing machine and start sewing. I might need to put my current projects on hold next week so i can do Project Run and Play! This week's theme was my favorite.

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  6. I am so in love with this whole outfit!!!! It is so darling!

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  7. You are ridiculously talented, Amber. I'm obsessed with Avery in this dress. Make me one of those outfits, yes??

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  8. that spying the neighbors photo is so funny & adorable !!!

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  9. So cute! I want the dress and especially the coat in my size.

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