02 May 2011

Feeling a little Retro coming on


A word of advice....if you have a little boy to sew for and haven't already got your hands on the Oliver and S 'Sailboat top and pants' pattern...do so now! It's quaint, charming and can be as old-world or as modern as you like depending on the fabrics. This time I decided to take a new approach to Archie's wardrobe and channel his inner 'indie' kid (its got to be in there somewhere). Leaving behind the fleuro brights and lurid knits (soooo last week) I took a risk and paired burnt orange corduroy with a mint green, suitably retro, telephone print. I think it paid off...maybe it hurts your eyes?


Hunting around op-shops for men's 'cords' to cut up seems to be my day job at the moment and these trousers I am proud to say, are entirely re-fashioned, buttons and all, from an XL men's shirt. What a beauty!  


Have you ever come across some fabric that you love so much you buy it in bulk so it 'never' runs out?  This telephone print by Luli Sanchez for Timeless Treasures was my 6-yard-bulk-buy, and I'm pleased to say there are close to 5 left in the stash so that sad sad day is a long way off! These neat square buttons seemed just right for the job and were promptly yanked off another thrifted shirt to be given new life.


 MORE BOYS PATTERNS PLEASE OLIVER AND S!!

7 comments:

  1. sylviaMay 3, 2011 at 2:56 AM

    I love the colour combination!
    The pants are awesome, but look difficult to sew - aren't they?!
    I am starting to sew with oliver + s pattern and do love the style a lot :)
    Can't wait to see more of your sewing projects...
    greetings Sylvia

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  2. Cirque Du BebeMay 3, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Thank you Sylvia! You know what? I thought exactly the same thing, that it looks so hard and I was surprised by how simple it was. Thats why its a great pattern I guess because it looks like a lot more work than it really is!

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  3. RhiannonMay 3, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    This is one of the cutest little outfits I've seen on a blog in a long time.
    I looove love the telephone fabric. Although I do so wish that it was easy to find cute prints like that in a knit/jersey fabric, I'm much better at sewing knit!
    Anywho, mostly just wanted to comment and say that I think you, and your blog, are really neat. Am stoked I found you!

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  4. sylviaMay 4, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    Thanks for encouraging me ;)
    I' ll buy that pattern and try it soon!

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  5. AnonymousMay 7, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    I LOVE THIS! I think I'll need to go buy that pattern now. You've inspired me to do so :)

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  6. Becky McNeillMay 7, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Just found you on KCWC flikr group...LOVE this! I have this pattern, but I've only used it for my girls. This is a great combo!

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  7. AlisonMay 19, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    My jaw literally dropped when I saw those pants! They are beyond amazing! I love the fabrics you choose for your little boy.

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