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Jan
14
Today is the day!! Project Run and Play’s Winter Wonderland looks are revealed…
This competition is set up to stretch one’s sewing skill-set, design, and creativity.
And, trust us: We’ve been stretched in all those aspects…already!
Voting remains open through Thursday evening, so make sure to go check out the competition and vote for your favorite creation of the six entries.
Wanting a little more information about our looks?? Here goes…but, consider yourself warned!
Lots of pictures… Lots of information…
Lots of pictures… Lots of information…
Black Ice & a Guardian Snow Angel
While we dream of a winter wonderland, filled with peaceful, serene snow scenes, our reality is that of black ice, occasional spitting snow, and lots of prayers as Southerners attempt to drive in wintry conditions. Thus, our vision for “Winter Wonderland” was born.
Black Ice {EA’s Velvet Dress}
The skirt width was decreased by 33%.
The sleeves were redrafted to long sleeves with 1” cuff.
Lace was then added as an accent between the cuff and sleeve.
The peter pan collar was replaced with a tatted lace edging around the neck.
Two rows of smocking were omitted, and the back yoke and skirt were adjusted accordingly.
Two smocking plates were combined {Australian Smocking and Embroidery, Issue 46 “Quiet Corner” pillow and Australian Smocking and Embroidery, Issue 57 “Eternal Treasure”} to make a new plate. Pearl accents were added to match our ‘vision.’
Black sateen piping was added between the yoke and skirt to give the garment a more finished look.
Snow Layered Coat {EA’s Coat}
Our starting points were Maggie’s Classics, Infant and Toddler Coat and Bonnet #355 and Collars,Etc the Princess Dress and Coat
Modifications / Detailing included:
The front pieces of Maggie’s Classics #355 were completely redrafted and reworked to look more like Collars, Etc.
The front portion of the coat was divided into a front section and side panels, each separated by princess seams of black sateen piping.
Excess width was removed from smocked / inverted pleat on the front section of Maggie’s Classics #355.
Side panels were widened slightly to accommodate for removed width from smocking / inverted pleat.
The back belt was then widened and piped, spreading buttons / buttonholes apart.
Finally, the coat hem was lengthened to cover the “Black Ice Dress” length and the lining’s length was adjusted accordingly.
Guardian ‘Snow’ Angel {CL’s Dress}
Our starting point was the Children’s Corner, Rose {sz 1}.
Modifications / Detailing included:
Pearl trim was added along the rounded yoke.
The dress was lengthened.
Sleeves were modified to not include elastic in the finishing of each.
Guardian ‘Snow’ Cape {CL’s Cape}
Our starting point was the Oliver and S, Little Things to Sew: Red Riding Hood Cape.
Modifications / Detailing included:
The hood was eliminated.
Seams were sewn at 5/8″, instead of ½” {sizing the cape down to fit our young niece}.
The hemline was shortened by 2.5”, and pocket openings were adjusted to accommodate a smaller child.
White piping was added between each cape section for a more finished look.
And, there you have it:
Black Ice & a Guardian ‘Snow’ Angel
Tomorrow’s post will be a little more “Behind the Scenes” action from this week’s challenge.
What was the hardest aspect of the look?
What did we dread/put off completing?
Any surprises come up along the way?
Who got the biggest “GOOF” for the week?
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Outfit / Fabric Specifications:
Patterns: Children’s Corner, Lee; Maggie’s Classics Infant and Toddler Coat and Bonnet #355; Collars, Etc. Princess Dress and Coat; Children’s Corner, Rose; Oliver and S, Little Red Riding Hood Cape
{note: modifications for each listed above}
{note: modifications for each listed above}
Fabrics for EA: black velvet, black sateen, blue/white coat lining {Joann Fabric and Craft Store};
white “cotton blend” coat fabric {Textile Fabrics}
Trims/Notions for EA: pearl dress buttons, tatting, sash {Textile Fabrics}; DMC 310 and pearls {stash};
Smocking Plates for EA: Australian Smocking and Embroidery, Issue 46 “Quiet Corner” pillow
and Australian Smocking and Embroidery, Issue 57 “Eternal Treasure”
and Australian Smocking and Embroidery, Issue 57 “Eternal Treasure”
Fabrics for CL: white “cotton blend” cape {Textile Fabrics}; gray cape lining {Cuzco for Kate Spain for Moda, bought at TJ’s Fabrics}; mint corduroy {stash}
Trims/Notions CL: buttons for dress and cape {Joann Fabric and Craft Store};
pearl trim {Cottage Mama ‘destash sale’}
pearl trim {Cottage Mama ‘destash sale’}
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Stunning. Love the black ice dress and that coat is so beautiful. Great job ladies. I like the interpretation!
Thanks Carin! We tried to take our own twist/take on the challenge….
Fabulous! Your attention to detail, smocking on velvet, pearl beads, tatting … certainly takes these outfits over the top.
Oh, and I voted for you.
We sure do appreciate it, Deb!! Now if we can survive to week two – we think our movie look is a whole lot of fun….
Wow, so many different pieces. the coat is perfect and crisp. love the guardian angels whole look too (adorable!).
Thanks Renee…..we laugh because it kind of fits their personalities {black ice and snow angel}
Absolutely gorgeous! Just gorgeous. I actually gasped out loud. Great job, ladies!
Thanks Michelle! We needed your comment today :)…..seeing all the other lovely creations was a very humbling experience!
I am as ever in awe of all the detailing you put in to your work. The piping, the pearls, the smocking… especially the handwork! It’s so delicate, so perfect. And that classic style really speaks to me. Love!
Awwww, thanks!!! Handwork is our go-to detailing :). Glad you like it….
I really can’t stand how beautiful these outfits are – you have absolutely outdone yourselves!
Thanks! We were sweating it when EA wore hers to family photos, a party, and church prior to our photo shoot!! She broke it in well :)….
This post was so much fun to read! You all did a beautiful job of interpreting our winter weather here in the South! Everything about both outfits is perfect, but my favorite is EA’s little mint dress and cape. Now, please tell me you didn’t make a trip to Textiles and not call me?!
Next time, next time Veronica!! We WILL be back up there before long…. You probably wouldn’t have wanted to see us that day anyway – we were a bit distracted {and stressed}!!
So pretty! I love the idea of the Black Ice. Very original! Good job ladies.
Thanks Chelsea!! We’ve enjoyed the blogging love today….
What a spectacular execution of the theme! And those details…seriously,amazing! The pearl beading on the smocking…my favourite detail of all. I can only imagine how much time it took to put this all together!
We’ve always had a great respect for past competitors….but today, we’ve had it even more!! So stressful :)….
incredible….just as expected!
what to go ladies
all that hand work- who can even compete against that!!
Ummmm, how about someone who makes a professional grade, LL Bean type piece of outerwear?!?!? You ROCKED it!!
You always do such impeccable work! Beautiful!
Amy
Thanks Amy for those sweet words…..
Gorgeous! I love the pearl trim on the “little” dress and the pearl beads on the “big” dress. Very pretty accents.:)
Thanks Cindy!! It came together as we envisioned, so we were pleased…..
Your details are always astounding! I’m with Jacq, how can anyone compete?!
Obviously — it seems as if everyone is neck and neck…. So very stressful!
Wow! The details are amazing! I absolutely LOVE the coat. Just gorgeous!
Thanks Olga! The best part is the upkeep – wash, dry, and go!!
Great use of all those pearl details!
Thanks Courtney….it seems as if they multiplied the further into the looks we went!!
Wow! Look at you go! Love both of the looks. And I agree, the pearls are the icing on the cake. Beautiful.
Thanks Martha!! Not nearly as impeccable as yours, but trying to keep the heirloom look ‘alive’….at least through week one :)….
Love the jacket and the cape.
Thanks! We’re still pretty new at ‘outwear’ sewing…..so your kind words were just that: very kind!!
Absolutely darling and timeless! Love every piece! – signed into my hubby’s acount
Thank you, thank you, thank you!! Timeless is always a good thing :)…
Um, I have sooooo much to learn from you two! I was totally lost by the time I read “Two smocking plates were combined…” The detailing is INCREDIBLE. You are definitely making heirloom pieces that will live on. Beautiful!
You’re so funny!! But we could say the same for you: we could learn so much from you!! We LOVE your modifications of the Oliver and S patterns to make the coat dress – stunning and classy….
These looks are timeless and your skill is amazing! You actually struck a personal chord for me. Your smocked dress made me remember my very favorite dress from when I was in 1st grade! The one I begged my mother to let me wear every day because I loved it so! It was not black, but it was a light aqua blue, very similar in color to your other precious dress. So, nice job and thanks for the memory!
That’s great!! In my first grade picture, I was wearing a small floral print dress with geometric smocking….and two pigtails {my hairstyle of choice back then}. Glad to stir up those memories for you…..
Impeccable details and such a timeless look, I particularly really like the tatting used as a collar on the black dress.
Thanks Rachel…..you always have such timeless looks, so that means a lot coming from you :).
I’m so glad I clicked over to see the details close-up…and of course you didn’t disappoint! SO very well done. Although I was a little surprised as I read not to see any O+S patterns :)…but found it at the very end in the cape!
That’s funny, Marnae! It IS hard to believe we hit the first week of PR&P without much O+S…..keep looking :)!!
This is beautiful! I particularly love the black-on-black smocking with the pearl accents, the pearl trim and buttons on the beautiful corduroy, and that incredible coat. First week…. you nailed it!
Simply lovely! Perfect for an Alabama winter
The black on black dress is stunning. I can’t get over that smocking. My daughter is almost too old for smocked dresses but she may need something like this! Love the whole look. Good luck with PR&P!
Sniff, sniff….”too old for smocking”….that is a sad day when that comes, isn’t it? Thanks for your sweet words and well wishes!!
Absolutely beautiful sewing. the black dress is stunning, and I agree with Irene combining smocking plates makes no sense to me and sounds scary! Well done.
It also took me almost to the end to realise the snow was fake! Great photoshoot.
Thanks Shelley!! Yep – styrofoam balls were the perfect snowballs for our photoshoot {and an awesome distraction for two active children}…
Beautiful! Love the smocking with the beads and the cape. Your take on the theme was very well thought out! Wonderful job!!!
Thanks Karen….we liked the path we chose for our theme. Smocking was little different {and a risk} for PR&P…..so we’ll see how it is accepted!