Entry #60

Second Outfit Entry

From Daisy Chains

Etsy Shop: Daisy Chains

Blog: Simply Dollightful

My original plan for my second outfit was a t-shirt dress, a tie-front half-blouse with 3/4 sleeves, leather sandals, a messenger bag, and a necklace. I wanted this outfit to be a vacation outfit: one that could be worn sightseeing or to the beach! I designed the dress to be light and comfortable but pretty enough for an outing at the same time. The blouse comes in handy on windy days or chilly evenings at the beach, and the sandals were designed to be sturdy for plenty of walking, but still casual for kicking off at the beach. I wanted the bag to be lightweight for easy traveling, but also big enough to hold a few souvenirs, a lunch, or a book and some glasses!  Just for fun, I added a simple necklace that can also be dressed up or casual! I call this my "Travel Outfit".  

The Dress:

First draft of dress pattern

Second draft

Third draft

Making the "real deal"

Adding the neckline

Adding the elastic

Adding the snaps. I decided on snaps because Velcro is so bulky.

The Shirt:

Pinning the shirt pieces. I used Liberty Jane's button-up shirt pattern.

Making the front.

Making the sleeves.

Sewing the sleeves on

Trying it on Rebecca :)

The cuff: this was one of the hardest parts.

Rolling up the sleeves. So cute!

The Bag:

Creating the bag

I added a pocket on the back for detail and cuteness. :)

The outer shell and the lining together. I included interfacing to make the bag stiffer.

With the flap.

The Sandals:

The leather pieces for the sandals. I decided to use four strips overlapped for a sturdy but fashionable look.

The strips with the stitching. I taped them in the position I wanted them.

The strap part taped together, the sole, and the base of the sandals. I went with cork because it's pretty and beachy.

Gluing the sole to the cork.

Making the necklace.

The Finished Outfit!

The tie.

The folded sleeves. Love how these turned out!

The necklace! 

I did a curved hemline on the dress to give it a relaxed but stylish look.

The neckline. This also was very difficult.

I sewed buttons over the snaps on the back. :)

I chose to close the bag with a button-and-loop closure. I love how the stripes make this bag look perfect for the beach!

Her glasses and a book so she can read while relaxing on the beach.

A pencil and paper so she can doodle or write letters to her friends!

This outfit is perfect for relaxing on a hot summer day!

Or for going sightseeing!

Etsy Shop: Daisy Chains

Blog: Simply Dollightful

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First Outfit Tasks Due July 14th, 2013.

Second Outfit Tasks Due August 25th, 2013.