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January “Flip this Pattern”: Flipped Creation One


Janice, from So-Cal Sewing Mom, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation”
for the Clever Charlotte, Chickadee Blouse and Skirt.
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 We live in Southern California, and the weather turned COLD a few weeks ago – I think it dipped down to 50….ok, so that’s not cold by most people’s standard, but for the thin-blooded Californians, it was freezing….it made me realize that my daughter actually didn’t have a jacket!  So there was my inspiration for my flip.
 
I’ve always loved the classic look of the little girls woolen coat with a velvet collar.  So, since the beautiful Chickadee pattern has an amazing collar feature, I figured I would make it into a jacket.
I made this with red wool from Moda from my shop.  I have never attempted sewing with wool, and after this experience, I have no idea why!  It sewed up beautifully.  I fully lined the jacket with satin – my first experience with sewing satin as well.  Suffice to say, I will NOT be starting a business making bridesmaids gowns after this – although the result was really nice, it was not that easy to sew. 
 
I added wrist bands to make it more jacket-like, added pleats on both sides of the lower front to make it even more swing-y.  I hand-sewed a snap to close the neckline, and made a trip to the garment district in Los Angeles to get a frog closure.  I knew that would be the look I wanted to complete the “classic” look I was going for.
For the skirt, I had a perfect plaid in my stash.  I knew that my kid likes skirts that “twirl”, so I decided that I would make a wrap/pleated skirt.  I lopped off the pattern pieces, and added a pleated lower skirt. 
To complete the look, I made a white t-shirt with the Made By Rae Flashback Skinny Tee pattern, and as a nod to the Clever Charlotte pattern designers, came up with the perfect creation:

I appliqued the Clever Charlotte logo onto the shirt – I was very pleased the way it came out!

Thanks SO much to the Clever Charlotte pattern designers for making such a great pattern – if you haven’t sewn with them before, you should definitely try them out – the patterns are so cool, and the instructions are GREAT!  And, thank you, thank you, thank you, to Ashley and Emily from Frances Suzanne for asking me to participate! 
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“Flip this Pattern” voting will begin on Friday, January 24 and run through Sunday, January 26.
Stay tuned for more “Flips” coming your way….every Thursday….between now and then!
And, in the meantime, link up your “Flipped Pattern” and be inspired by others sewing along!



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Sharon
9 yearss ago


very cute, but I love that skirt and shirt!

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Chelle
9 yearss ago


OMG! Now THAT’S a FLIP! This whole outfit is SEW cute. Great job Janice! Your Little is Adorable too!!!

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Heidi Green
9 yearss ago


Wow Janice, you rocked it! Your t-shirt decal is awesome. Nice work!

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Annika
9 yearss ago


This is stunning! It’s going to be hard for the others to top that!

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Cindy
9 yearss ago


This is such a darling outfit! I love the jacket and pleated skirt. The applique is fabulous too!

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carin van den berg
9 yearss ago


so so cute. I Looove the shirt and skirt. That is a great FLIP. Great job!

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Frances Suzanne
9 yearss ago


Very, very cute….Janice!! Such a striking FLIP to start the month off :). All pieces are phenomenal!

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nest full of eggs
9 yearss ago


So clever of you to create an ode to Clever Charlotte. I really like the pleats on the bias and I cannot believe that the logo is applique, it looks so professional!

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carla macklin
9 yearss ago


This is Carla from Clever Charlotte. What an amazing flip, Janice! You did such a wonderful job reimagining our Chickadee pattern I just can’t get over it. And your first shot at sewing wool…? Incredible.

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Lightning McStitch
9 yearss ago


Awesome outfit and I can never get enough of Flashback Skinny t’s with something stuck on the front. Nice one!

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Charity
9 yearss ago


I love this flip! Each piece is beautifully done and fits perfectly with the others. My favorite is that coat though… classically gorgeous.

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Ajaire
9 yearss ago


That skirt is adorable. I’m sure it has a great swing factor too. And the jacket is a perfect classic piece. Nice job!

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Deb
9 yearss ago


Everything about this Flip is awesome! Beautifully made and perfect blend of fabrics and colours.

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Angie
9 yearss ago


WOW…this is such a beautiful set!!! The coat is incredible and the clasp & wristbands are perfection. Really amazing job on all of it.

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sisforsewing
9 yearss ago


Love this outfit – the colors, the adorable skirt and that cute cute applique (and having it modeled by your pretty girl is also a bonus, of course).
You did a great job, Janice! Love it :)

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