In today's installment of Things That Happened A Month Ago, here are some pictures of our family trip to Franklin Park Zoo in Boston.
The only new make in the kids' sartorial expedition was this butterfly skater for my niece. We love wearing butterfly dresses to the butterfly house in this family. Their brightly coloured clothes did cause a bit of butterfly commotion.
The girls are close in age and just a tiny bit different in height but I officially graduated Isla into the 7/8 so she can still wear it next summer. Maia is wearing her Summer Forest skater in 5/6 from last year.
My nephew's tank top is also one of my last-summer makes. For my tank tops I use my sleeveless skater bodice lengthened and it's good to go. So quick to make, which is lucky as I do all my pre-holiday sewing the night before we leave.
Last but not least, Jamie is sporting last year's Dolman. It was pretty slouchy on him last year but now it's a perfect fit.
Of course, the approach to the zoo (and all of the great play equipment inside) were just as much fun as seeing the animals. If not more. Kids, amirite?
Love them!
ReplyDeleteHi Amanda - Looks like the kids all had a terrific day out!! Just wondering about the neckband of the blue clouds tshirt - how did you do that? Did you just cut the jersey and treat it as if it was ribbing (ie. serge to the inside and then topstitch in place?) It isn't done with your super band trick.....so was just wondering your secret for doing this one! :o)
ReplyDeleteYes, it's just a strip of the main fabric applied in the same way as ribbing (serged on the fold and then topstitched). I do this quite a lot for a clean finish, Maia's skater and Calvin's tank have the same treatment!
DeleteVery cute! You wouldn't be able to lose those kids in a crowd!
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