The online magazine STYLO just launched a third issue, and if you love kid fashion and sewing, you’re sure to be inspired by what you find inside – gorgeous images of handmade children’s clothing, artfully compiled by Celina Bailey and Jessica Abbott.
As a contributor to the 1 Fabric/5 Designers spread, I received this beautiful Sen Ritsu brushed cotton from Nani Iro, courtesy of Miss Matatabi. It’s always a treat to sew with Nani Iro, and the brushed cotton is especially luxurious stuff.
So what did I choose to make with this lovely fabric? Well, an Oliver + S dress, of course. Yes, I’m predictable, and come to think of it, not all that fashion-forward, considering this pattern came out the year Lila was born! The classics are always in fashion though, right? As you might have guessed, it’s the Jump Rope dress, View B. I top stitched everything in gold thread to bring out the metallic accents in the fabric. And our friend Em was kind enough to loan us her fancy gold shoes, too.
There was leftover fabric, so I sewed Baby Girl a little fall coat, because hey, why not. The coat pattern is from McCalls Crafts #5347 (along with most of her dolly wardrobe).
Check out all the STYLO 3 golden goodness here!
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Loved this dress of yours when I “flipped” through the magazine. I did chuckle and think, look, Gail made a Jump Rope dress. But then had the immediate, inevitable thought of; I want to make one exactly like it!
Beautiful work!!
Ha, thanks Shelley! No surprises here! EVER. 🙂
I also looked at Stylo, and this dress was a standout for me, too. LOVE the fabric, and the dress shows it off perfectly.
Oh Gail, I headed right over to your blog after I looked through STYLO, but you hadn’t posted here yet. I love it! And how sweet of you to make a jacket for baby girl, too. Lila’s one lucky girl!
This edition of STYLO was amazing!
As always I am in awe, Gail. The idea of someone making a Nani Iro Jump Rope dress with matching baby doll coat is amazing- adding to that your beautiful model and incredible sewing skills; too lovely for words.
That fabric is just so lovely. And is perfect for this dress!
Had to come straight over here after looking at STYLO to tell you how much I love the dress you made. So inspiring, as are all your creations!!
Mmmmmm beautiful. I want to bask in your golden jumprope dress light. Those little metallic flowers on that sen ritsu are just the most beautiful thing, aren’t they? I’m glad you stuck with your classic Jumprope Dress – why not, eh?? It suits her perfectly. Glad the shoes worked! 🙂
You know, I think you deserve an awared for fabric pattern pairing. The dress look divine, and I am heading over to stylo to see your creation and other stuff. But i just wanted to say here is that I love it, and your work is always a source of inspiration.
This is lovely, it’s gorgeous fabric and a very well sewn dress!
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Wow, congrats, Gail! I’ve been following your blog for quite a while- you definitely deserve the recognition of being in a magazine! The dress looks beautiful.