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McCall’s 6153 , knit tunic, beret, and pants for Gigi.

12/19/2011

I found two fabulous and cozy coordinating cotton knit fabrics in downtown LA for a smoking deal – 2 dollars a yard each. They are a runoff from a designer label, I’m not sure who. The fabric is very soft and double layered with built in wrinkles. Yay, no ironing!

I used McCall’s 6153 for the project:
I had to add a band to the neckline because the neckline was too gaping and I made a beret to match.
I used the beret instructions from this book:
Simple Sewing with a French Twist.
It is the only project I have tried in the book. The photos are lovely and I got it as a gift. I try to make at least one project from each sewing book I receive.
I love the big wooden buttons in the back.

I think Gigi is tres mignon in the ensemble, n’est ce pas?

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-McKenzie

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Comments

  1. a Matula ikrek says

    12/19/2011 at 9:15 pm

    So sweet little Frenchy girl. :o)

  2. Mary says

    12/20/2011 at 12:36 am

    That is one of the best child fashion shots I have seen. wow! Oh, and good sewing, Mom.

  3. MJ/Sweetwater Cloth says

    12/20/2011 at 2:36 am

    That is an adorable outfit!! Love the prints too – what a find! 🙂

  4. Christina at I Gotta Create! says

    12/20/2011 at 6:23 am

    Oh my goodness is that ever C-U-T-E !!! Bravo!!

  5. Melissa @ twolittleredbobbins says

    12/21/2011 at 4:43 am

    Gorgeous! What lovely fabric too 🙂

  6. Victoria says

    12/21/2011 at 4:56 am

    That is a very cute outfit on a most adorable girl!

  7. Sew Country Chick says

    12/21/2011 at 6:15 am

    Thanks for the nice compliments!

  8. Sherry says

    12/21/2011 at 1:17 pm

    Very Cute Outfit, and Super Cute Little Girl. Love the Fabric choice too.

  9. ~Beth D. says

    12/21/2011 at 5:10 pm

    adorable fabric! It looks perfect. nice job.

  10. MushyWear says

    12/22/2011 at 12:39 am

    Oh my goodness, so adorable!



I'm Justine! Welcome to my sewing blog! Here you'll find lots of handmade clothing for myself and other lucky folks! I'm a native Los Angeleno who moved to a small farm outside of LA with my family.

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