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.

The skirt width was decreased by 33%.

Two rows of smocking were omitted, and the back yoke and skirt were adjusted accordingly.

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. 

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}

 

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};

coat buttons {Joann Fabric and Craft Store}

Smocking Plates for EA:  Australian Smocking and Embroidery, Issue 46 “Quiet Corner” pillow
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’}

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